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Sea sponge inspires tower rising to supertall height in North America
April 03, 2026
| Adam Williams
This remarkable skyscraper draws inspiration from the most unexpected of sources: sea sponges. The ambitious building will rise to a supertall height and be topped by a publicly accessible tree-filled park.
Extra-wide tiny house brings big-home comforts to small living
April 01, 2026
| Adam Williams
Tiny houses typically require major compromises when it comes to home comforts, but this extra-wide model takes a different approach. Its open layout includes a large living room and kitchen, plus a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower.
Novel system predicts how living walls will help specific buildings
April 03, 2026
| Shirl Leigh
Vertical living green walls comprised of live plants are a natural energy-saving method for improving indoor air quality and enhancing interior design, but they're hampered by inconsistent performance. That's where the VertINGreen system comes in.
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April 03, 2026 | Michael FrancoGoogle has finished restoring Hangar One, the historic airship hangar at Moffett Field that has defined the Silicon Valley skyline since 1933. Here's the story of how it was saved, why Google got involved, and what comes next.
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April 03, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodFor $349.99, the C300 Pro offers an exceptional value for money. It's well-built, good-looking, comfortable, and most importantly, packed with all the features you’d want out of an office chair.
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April 02, 2026 | Ben CoxworthYou know how your fingertip flushes white when you press it against a hard surface? Well, scientists have now used that phenomenon to place augmented reality (AR) touch panels on real-world surfaces such as walls and desks.
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April 02, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAfter its unveiling back in December 2025, we're getting a better look at the G90 Wingback concept at the ongoing 2026 New York International Auto Show – and our desire for this masterpiece has grown even more wanton.
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April 02, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Katrin tiny house packs a lot of flexibility into its compact frame. Sleeping four adults comfortably, it can be upgraded to run off-grid and has a well-thought-out interior with a space-saving folding staircase and underfloor heating.
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April 01, 2026The SiiPet LitterLens turns your cat’s litter box into a health monitor, using AI to detect subtle changes in behavior that can signal bigger health issues. From frequency to stool patterns, it helps flag potential issues before they become serious.
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April 01, 2026 | David SzondyHumanity took its first step back to the Moon after 53 years as the US Artemis II circumlunar mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B in Florida at 6:35 PM EDT with four astronauts aboard.
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April 01, 2026 | Ben CoxworthPlatform pedals with traction pins are great for keeping your feet in place, but they can cause joint injuries by restricting your natural foot movements. The 8 Degree Pedal is made to help, as it's the first platform pedal that's designed to float.
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April 01, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalWe've covered Verge extensively for years, as the Estonian brand has been hard at work developing a novel electric motorcycle that looks like nothing else out there. The company says it's shipped its first bike with a world-first solid-state battery.
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