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Split-wing aircraft gets new propulsion system
January 29, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 already sported a radical design, even within the wild world of hybrid eVTOLs. That design has now been updated, however, for enhanced aerodynamics, cruising performance, and flight safety.
Saudi halts largest skyscraper on the planet, future uncertain
January 28, 2026
| Adam Williams
Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.
AI-powered smart telescope simplifies deep-sky exploration
January 29, 2026
| Stefan Ionescu
The Seestar S30 Pro is pushing smart telescopes to a new level, with advanced optics and AI-guided observation. It's positioning itself to make deep-sky exploration accessible for everyone, from beginners to seasoned stargazers.
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January 29, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalTesla just wrapped up its earnings call for the 2025 fiscal year, in which it recorded that its year-on-year profits dropped by nearly half. Its next plan: take over the world with humanoid robots that do household chores and help factory workers.
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January 29, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor some time, we've known that it's rare to see people with both cancer and Alzheimer's diseases. Now, scientists believe they may have found why, discovering a molecule in cancer cells that clears problem proteins from the brain.
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January 28, 2026 | Rich HaridyApple TV is still producing top-shelf science fiction television and it's turning into an impressive slate. From stunning successes to some artistic swing 'n' misses, here is our up-to-date ranking of Apple's sci-fi TV, from worst to best.
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January 28, 2026AI programs are only as good as how you use them. They’re not magic — they require specific prompts. Now, you can learn through courses how to get what you want from the latest generators with trAInedup.AI for just $79.99 (MSRP $459).
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January 28, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaDon’t remember if you took your pills? Try MIT’s SAFARI (Smart Adherence via FARaday cage And Resorbable Ingestible). The capsule has its own bioresorbable radio that activates itself when swallowed, so you’ll never worry about missing a dosage.
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January 28, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallA new Italian supercar launched this month, and it has an unlikely nautical design inspiration: the shape of a speedboat. The Bertone Runabout is surely the world’s first 170-mph sports car with a compass floating on the dashboard.
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January 28, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFlashlight options for outdoorspeople are plentiful, but this one caught my eye with its unique build and handy features. The HG02 is a pocket-sized flashlight that's small and light enough to hook on to a keychain. And sports a built-in fire starter.
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January 28, 2026 | Michael FrancoResearchers at Hiroshima University in Japan have developed a way to leverage the cameras on smartphones to provide accurate radiation readings. The system they created costs less than $70 and could be a big help in disaster situations.
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January 28, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe world’s largest battery-electric ship has quietly begun harbor trials on the River Derwent in Hobart. Built by Incat Tasmania, the Hull 096 represents a major step forward for large-scale electric shipping.
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January 27, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonA computer hidden inside a single strand of fabric sounds like sci-fi, but it isn't. Researchers have built a “fiber chip” thinner than hair, which could be turned into everyday clothing or used to treat neurological diseases and aid robotic surgery.
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