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Will powerful super-adhesives deliver the ultimate duct tape?
September 21, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Few things are more annoying than an adhesive that won't stick. A strong contender, though, is one that refuses to let go when you no longer need it. Scientists have now created two adhesives that are super strong but can also break down on command.
Europe's largest carbon capture plant will trap 800K tons of CO2 annually
September 20, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Norwegian chemical company Yara has inaugurated the largest industrial carbon capture facility in all of Europe this week. Set up at the company's ammonia and fertilizer plant in Sluiskil, the Netherlands, it can capture 800,000 tons of CO2 per year.
China's newest art museum reinvents infinity
September 21, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Suzhou, a historic city in eastern China, has just opened up the country's latest art exhibition space – and it's a spectacle for creatives, tourists, and architecture enthusiasts alike. This is the Bjarke Ingels Groups' first completed art museum.
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How many tools can you realistically combine into something the size of a car key fob? London-based company Ysmart packs 36 functions into the Toolt, a compact EDC tool designed to save the day when your toolbox isn’t around.
The Ebicos Happy Dreamer extends a small van's volume to create a roomier RV. The sleeper pod bursts out of the van's tailgate at camp to create an instant bedroom. Buyers can use it on its own or with the available slide-out kitchen.
The A-frame Bunkhouse is designed for a good time, not a long time. The tiny house features an extra-wide interior layout that's arranged on one floor and sleeps a family in comfort during their vacations.
This extra-wide tiny house has been designed for flexibility and spaciousness, while maintaining a modest footprint. It's arranged on one floor and has a light-filled and open layout with multiple options available.
The wheel-less Freedom Camper pod has proven an interesting recent development at the entry-level end of the RV market. Now Freedom is preparing to go all-out family camping. Its latest design sees a rooftop tent climb aboard a forthcoming cubic pod.
One of the more impressive tent innovations from 2025, the Cube Tent has landed in the USA. Originally launched in South Africa, the big, blow-up tent is now ready for camping trips across the US. And it'll soon be joined by other handy inflatables.
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September 20, 2026 | David SzondyJoby Aviation has scored a world first, completing the first-ever fully autonomous flight from sea to shining sea across the continental United States – a distance of 3,199 miles (5,148 km) – with zero control inputs from an onboard human pilot. -
September 20, 2026 | Mike McRaeAs far as our genetic library goes, the Y chromosome seems like a mere pamphlet. Just ask any cell with a pair of X chromosomes if it feels overly bothered by that trivial loss of DNA. -
September 20, 2026 | Etiido UkoThey say a drowning man is willing to grasp onto anything to stay afloat, but he would most likely think twice if you offered a titanium buoy. Yet, scientists have created a titanium structure that floats without compromising the metal’s strength. -
September 20, 2026This Professional 2021 license installs Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, the free version of Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access on a single Windows PC, and ties to that device rather than a Microsoft account, so no account juggling down the line. -
September 20, 2026 | C.C. WeissIt's never easy to pick out a favorite vehicle at the annual Caravan Salon, so we don't generally try. This year, though, the Bimobil EX 270 popped out as both the most visually arresting rig and the one in which we'd most like to escape. -
September 20, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalBYD doesn't just make extreme performance cars and market-dominating affordable EVs – it also builds cargo vehicles. Its new electric truck boasts 1.5-MW charging, long range, and 44-tonne payload capacity. Will that be enough to beat Tesla's Semi? -
September 20, 2026 | David SzondyWe've learned a bit more about Lockheed Martin's Vectis Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) as the company unveiled a full-scale mock-up of the aircraft while announcing that production of the development prototypes is expanding to five airframes. -
September 20, 2026 | Adam WilliamsShipping containers aren't just for moving stuff around. With their compact dimensions and ease of transport, the metal boxes are tailor made for tiny homes. Here are 10 of the best container-based tiny houses we've seen. -
September 20, 2026 | David SzondyNorthrop Grumman has successfully flight-tested a new quantum navigation system aboard its Lumberjack drone. By taking ultra-precise measurements of Earth's magnetic field, the system allows the aircraft to calculate its position without relying on GPS. -
September 20, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalBefore humanoid robots fully integrate into our societies and inhabit our homes and workspaces, a Japanese firm is thinking one step ahead. GMO has just unveiled a "Humanoid Ambulance" that it will roll out to handle maintenance tasks on-site.
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In a new study, researchers identified a molecule produced by a particular type of brain cell that reversed the cognitive decline seen in both healthy aging and dementia. It provides a better understanding of aging and a potential treatment target.
The future world's tallest building has passed a major construction milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower has now reached 102 floors and is rapidly progressing toward its planned height of more than 3,280 ft.
Bajaj Auto, the world's third largest motorcycle manufacturer, has gone from a partner to KTM to taking over the Austrian brand altogether. That's thanks to a $905-million shot in the arm from the Indian two-wheeler giant at the eleventh hour.
The new Aviator's Ember from Aerohart applies aerospace-grade materials to an age-old design, providing powerful fire-starting performance that carries lightly in a pocket. Like an engine piston, it compresses air for fast, furious combustion.
For the last couple of years, Cixi has been working on a three-wheeled vehicle called Vigoz that's based on its chainless pedaling system. A skeletal prototype has been tested to 100 km/h, and now the company has revealed the latest production design.
Britain's DragonFire laser weapon upped the ante on November 20 at the Ministry of Defence's Hebrides Range in Scotland when the high-powered, solid-state laser for the Royal Navy shot down drones flying at 351 knots (404 mph, 650 km/h).
Nobody really enjoys seeing power lines, but maybe they could be turned from an eyesore into a local point of pride. Such is the thinking behind this creative project that transforms power line pylons into huge animal sculptures.
Archeologists say they have solved the 6,000-year-old mystery of Armenia’s “dragon stones" – massive carved monoliths scattered across high-altitude slopes and pastures where no ancient settlements ever existed. It's a story of worship and water.