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Don't like ice ages? Blame Mars
January 13, 2026
| David Szondy
Why did the ice ages occur? If you need a scapegoat, a new study by Stephen Kane of UC Riverside suggests pointing the finger at Mars. According to computer models, the pull of the Red Planet may have altered the Earth's orbit until things got nippy.
Shipping container transformed into unique space-saving home
January 11, 2026
| Adam Williams
Architects continue to get lots of mileage from the humble shipping container. This example skillfully squeezes a comfortable home for two people into a single container that has a length of just 20 ft.
The Yamaha sports coupe is finally here, and it's coming for Porsche
January 13, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
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Weighing less than most rooftop tents and taking up far less space than a camper, the Camp Tonneau Tent is always at the ready for truck camping but stows completely out of the way for unencumbered everyday commuting and cargo hauling.
Designed as a permanent home for a couple of enthusiastic travelers, the Bespoke Base doesn't compromise on comfort. Its spacious interior is arranged more like a compact apartment than a typical tiny house.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
Comandi's latest creation, the PryBar-PlayMaker, is currently available on Kickstarter. It's a compact, minimalist multitool that blends an industrial, vintage aesthetic with practicality and can function as both a pry bar and a cutting tool.
Wintertime offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors: skiing, snowshoeing , or hiking. The only problem is that each of these activities requires its own specialized set of gear. But what if a single piece of equipment could do it all?
The smaller you try to make a micro-camper, the less space you have for camping essentials. Stuff Bubble has a new way for the smallest RVs to bring along a complete kitchen. Its 33-lb portable galley packs flat and inflates into form in minutes.
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January 13, 2026Sitting for hours isn’t a passive act. Sihoo is engineering modern ergonomic chairs as responsive systems that adapt to human movement in real time. Here’s how design, mechanics, and biomechanics are reshaping everyday seating -
January 13, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaThe mobile entertainment industry has a tendency to make devices lighter and more immersive, blurring the line between everyday life and virtual reality. Xynavo AR glasses offer a glimpse of what the future of portable entertainment may look like, and they are currently available for backing on Kickstarter. -
January 13, 2026Modern AI tools often ask you to juggle subscriptions, interfaces, and workflows. 1min.AI simplifies that sprawl by consolidating today’s most capable AI models into a single, practical workspace built for sustained professional use. -
January 13, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThere are many approaches you can take to stop smoking, from nicotine replacement therapy to good ol' quitting cold turkey. None of these are easy, but using a smoking cessation app can greatly increase your chances of breaking the habit. -
January 13, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe PHEV powertrain is a natural solution for motorhomes, but it could be an equally viable solution for trailers. Evotrex makes that case with the PG5 travel trailer, a livable power plant that develops its own electricity for camp life and travel. -
January 13, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIf you're carrying a lighter anyway, why not carry some extra functions with it? That's where the Polar lighter comes in, as it packs a compass and mirror along with an optional capsule, watch and loupe. -
January 13, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAnker's latest offering is the first-ever smart hybrid backup system for your entire house, powering it for days. The company claims its sophisticated equipment makes it simple for homeowners to finally stop worrying about blackouts and outages. -
January 13, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor more than a century, biologists assumed that the bony plates found in the skin of lizards – nature's chain mail – were an ancient feature that some lineages inherited and others later lost. But new evidence suggests this is entirely wrong. -
January 13, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonWhile this may look like a minimalist pair of titanium chopsticks, it's so much more. It's actually a modular everyday-carry tool that can shapeshift into four other different forms. And there are only a few days left to get it at its discounted rate. -
January 12, 2026 | David SzondyAs combat drones continue to move from the laboratory to the battlefield, the US Navy is exploring how to use a digitally simulated F-35 Lightning II aircraft to develop new tactics to go with the new technology.
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Last year, Subaru surpassed Toyota and Lexus to become the most reliable carmaker according to Consumer Reports. This year, Toyota reclaims its crown. And there’s one damning stat: Four out of the top five most reliable car brands this year are Japanese.
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.
High on sheer cliffs in China, ancient coffins are wedged into rock faces hundreds of feet above the ground. These dramatic burials, now re-examined using ancient DNA, point to a broader practice where disparate cultures all had their own "sky graves."
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.
A team of Australian bodyboarding ratbags has managed to capture staggering footage of an extraordinary oceanic phenomenon: a place where four 12-ft (3.7-m) waves regularly converge into an oval dip, with explosive results.