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Omnidirectional propulsion system makes for super-nimble drones
March 30, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Up, up, tilt, and away! That's the flight sequence for most commercially available drones. However, for drones powered by Aerix Systems’ omnidirectional propulsion tech, the reality is more like: up, zoom off, twist, and slide … often all at once!
Ancient Roman board game stumped experts for decades – until AI played
March 29, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
A slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement presented a puzzle for researchers of Roman history. Because of its grooves, the stone piece looked like a board game. More than 40 years on, we may have the rulebook.
Stitching wood veneers like fabric makes them super durable
March 30, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Some of the world's best skis and snowboards are made from a combination of materials, including wood at the core for its strength and low weight. They're usually glued together with additional layers – but what if we stitched them together instead?
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March 30, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaTechnology these days is all about making life easier, especially when it comes to chores we don’t enjoy – such as cleaning a cat’s litter box. Hong Kong-based company Petalas is trying to address this with its self-flushing litter box, which also monitors the feline's urinary health.
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March 30, 2026Vastnaut One is billed as the world’s first AI-powered 4×4 exoskeleton, designed to assist both hips and knees on steep, uneven terrain – reducing fatigue, easing joint strain, making long hikes more manageable and tough terrain easier to navigate.
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March 30, 2026 | Stefan IonescuAn Amsterdam-based studio has built a home where every activity gets its own stacked box. Rooms sit above and below each other, connected by open voids, with lake views from the top floor.
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March 30, 2026 | Omar KardoudiAventon's first full-suspension eMTB is dubbed the Current, and it looks, feels, and rides like it should cost twice as much. It doesn't, and that changes everything for the premium segment.
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March 29, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe 2026 Prattline Low Tow looks at first to be as fresh and cutting-edge as the new generation of Silicon Valley RVs. But it's actually a modern revival of a nameplate that dates back over half a century, proving that sometimes old really is new.
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March 29, 2026 | Chelsea HaneyWhen escaped domestic pigs bred with wild boar after the Fukushima evacuation, researchers gained a rare chance to observe large-scale hybridization. The result offers a new lens on how fast-breeding traits can quietly reshape wildlife genetics.
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March 29, 2026Your laptop might feel outdated—but replacing it isn’t the only option. For $12.97, upgrading to Windows 11 Pro could give your current PC a noticeable refresh without the high cost.
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March 29, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Véronique is small – even for a tiny house – and maximizes its limited space with an unusual "upside-down" layout. The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.
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March 29, 2026 | Michael FrancoThe Robotics and AI Institute has just released a video of its Roadrunner robot. Although it lacks a torso, the bipedal bot more than makes up for it by rolling, stomping, stair-climbing, and even showing off while using only one of its legs.
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March 29, 2026 | David SzondyThe legendary Cold War-era Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane is getting a new lease on life as BAE Systems gives it an upgraded version of the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System (ADS) to protect the aircraft against modern radar and electronic warfare threats.
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