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RV maker's self-driving tow sled packs battery power of 2 Cybertrucks
June 10, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Lightship became one of the first self-powered trailer pioneers to market last summer. Now it's launching a different type of self-driving electric trailer, one that could have an even bigger impact on how the world tows than the original AE.1.
Historic drone rescue of Apache crew points to future of recovery missions
June 09, 2026
| David Szondy
In a historic first, two US Army crew members from an AH-64 Apache helicopter forced down near the coast of Oman were rescued within two hours by a US Navy Saronic Corsair drone boat operated by the 5th Fleet's Task Force 59.
Weaker bonds make for more impact-resistant polymers
June 10, 2026
| Shirl Leigh
In a new MIT study – in partnership with Purdue, Northwestern, and Duke universities – chemists have discovered that inserting weaker bonds into polystyrene actually makes the material more resistant to damage.
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June 10, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Berenstein Bear is an extra-wide tiny house that's firmly focused on maximizing comfort. It provides a spacious interior that includes a large living area, a generous kitchen, ground-floor master bedroom, and even a bathtub.
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June 10, 2026 | Monica J. WhitePolaroid's Go Generation 3 keeps the title of world's smallest instant analog camera while adding a sharper lens, a stronger flash, and better close-up selfies, all aimed at a Gen Z crowd looking to slow down and unplug.
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June 09, 2026 | C.C. WeissMammoth Overland fuses together two of its most creative builds into a roomy, prepper-grade survival safe room that moves with you. From comfy family camping to all-out apocalyptic escape, the XLE might be the best civilian trailer out there.
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June 09, 2026Before buying a mini split AC, Costway’s sponsored guide explains what homeowners should know about installation costs, room sizing, SEER2 efficiency, single- and multi-zone setups, and low-noise cooling.
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June 09, 2026 | Etiido UkoMost of nature – including humans – is symmetrical, and as creations reflect their creators, many robots we create today feature this symmetry. Flaunting this approach, researchers have created a sea-urchin-like robot with no perceivable symmetry.
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June 09, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaBioinspired mechanisms have long been used in engineering. Recently, researchers developed a self-controlled technology that can automatically detect potential danger and activate a protective shell, similar to an armadillo.
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June 09, 2026 | Omar KardoudiA floating hydrogen platform that delivers clean power to docked ships – no port construction needed – has passed key engineering tests with early stage deployment talks underway at five major global ports.
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June 09, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Miami tiny house doesn't try to squeeze too much into its extra-wide 400-sq-ft single-floor interior. Instead, it spreads out for a spacious and apartment-like layout that's designed to sleep two in comfort.
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June 09, 2026 | Dr. Jaroslav BoublikIn 2028, Los Angeles will become the first city to hold the (modern) Olympic Games for a third time – and it's planning to do so with no new infrastructure built, and as a "no-cars" event in one of the world's most car-reliant cities. Here's how.
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June 09, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe real Sagrada Familia has been under construction for more than 140 years, but Lego's new replica should hopefully prove a little quicker to assemble. Featuring just over 12,000 pieces, it's Lego's largest set to date.
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