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Dual-output sports bottle delivers water or energy gel on demand
August 31, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
While many cyclists like to alternate between sipping water and energy gel, doing so can be an awkward, messy and wasteful process. The Dualfuel Sports Bottle is designed to change that, as it can be switched between water and gel output modes.
Volkswagen camper van kicks off the next era at surprising price
August 30, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The age of all-electric Volkswagen camper vans is here. VW finally has an official electric California camper van on the way to market. The all-new ID. California Cruise is even closer than expected, with deliveries slated to begin next year.
Laser tech detects fake alcohol bottles non-invasively
August 31, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Counterfeit alcohol is a global problem that continues to cause deadly methanol poisoning outbreaks in many countries. Recently, scientists have developed a technology that can detect methanol in alcoholic drinks without even opening the bottle.
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Norway is getting a knowledge and experience center next year that's all about the whales that inhabit the waters near its northern coast. Fittingly, the building's form resembles one of these majestic sea creatures diving into the water.
More than 20 years since the Airbus A380 took to the skies, ushering in a new era of commercial flight, Chinese scientists have a bold plan to disrupt the aviation industry as we know it, with a bold futuristic jet unlike anything we've seen before.
A traditional campfire is a lot of work, but not being allowed to have one because of a fire ban is even worse. A new propane-based alternative on Kickstarter promises to keep you warm when a wood fire isn’t an option.
For the first time, scientists find that the male brain is wired to motivate men to drink when they're lonely, while the opposite appears true when it comes to women. It highlights how sex-specific neural pathways inform our behaviors.
I don’t know how, but BYD manages to get these sorts of headlines almost every week. This time, it’s for the company’s latest crossover SUV – the weirdly named BYD FCB Ti 9 that promises a whopping 1,430-mile (2,300-km) combined range.
3D-printed construction is still on the cutting edge, but it's moving to the mainstream. A major stride comes from Denmark, where a team has completed Europe's largest 3D-printed housing project, creating 36 student apartments.
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August 31, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThis cute little robot duck isn't actually a toy. It's actually a platform for budding roboticists to train on and develop skills. But heck, this might be the most fun design for a hackable machine we've seen yet. -
August 30, 2026The Hisense M7SG is designed for households looking to move from conventional LED TVs to MiniLED display technology. With Hi-QLED MiniLED at its core, it brings strong contrast, bright highlights, and precise light control to everyday family viewing. -
August 30, 2026 | Mike McRaeDeveloped by researchers in the US, the remarkable new treatment could one day be used to treat patients in advanced stages of dementia by restoring the brain’s ability to recover from ongoing neurodegeneration.
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August 30, 2026 | Omar KardoudiShawn Ryan rode 1,300 km (808 miles) across the Alps on a sun-powered e-bike he built himself, pushing his solar panels, motor, and batteries to their limits amid the grueling heatwave that swept across Europe this summer. -
August 30, 2026For working professionals who plan to keep a machine running for years, this is the upgrade you’ve been putting off. There’s a flash sale on a lifetime license for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro: one $8 payment, and all the Pro features are yours. -
August 30, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonMost of us have learnt that life on land involved transitioning from the water and evolving the physiological means to do so. But a new study has found solid evidence that this formative process involved more diverse species also making the move. -
August 30, 2026 | Adam WilliamsNot everyone's cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night. The Summit tiny house is designed for those people who want to downsize but need a little more comfort. -
August 30, 2026 | Aaron TurpenIs the Subaru Outback still a station wagon? The redesign drops the classic profile for a boxier SUV look with standard AWD, better tech, and up to 260 hp. Check out our full review to see if it lost its unique personality along the way. -
August 30, 2026 | David SzondyWhen we think of game-changing weapons, it brings to mind hydrogen bombs, ICBMs, nuclear submarines, hypersonic missiles, and lasers. But one of the most significant weapons was a knife. New Atlas looks at the legendary Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. -
August 30, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalPolyend, maker of immensely cool drum machines, synths, and guitar pedals, is now working on a product for your desk. Keys combines a playable three-octave piano with a QWERTY keyboard you can use for work, composition, and performing.
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Honda's CB350 Special Edition is based on the stock CB350, but differs with a unique visual motif with vintage designs on the fuel tank, side panels, and fenders. It comes in two beautiful retro paint schemes: Matt Dune Brown and Rebel Red Metallic.
Although electric motors do help kayaks fight headwinds and currents, they also add weight, complexity and the potential for getting snagged. The FluxJet system may change that, with a sub-5-lb electric jet drive module that fits into the hull.
Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. That's why snowboarder Brendan Walker created the Machina MagIC Ride System, which replaces traditional snowboard bindings with magnets.
Looking forward to a future where laser beams replace power lines, DAPRA's Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has set new records for transmitting more power wirelessly over longer distances.
Does the brain really produce its own psychedelic “Spirit Molecule” to power our dream states and near-death experiences? A new study has sparked fresh debate over endogenous DMT, and its presence – or absence – in mammalian brains.
This year Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster, and Nashville was chosen to host the Tele Town birthday party. We caught up with the CEO and Chief Product Manager before rocking the Tele's big night out at the Ryman Auditorium.
Precision milling used to mean giant, pricey shop machines out of reach for most makers. You could design the "next big thing," but could you actually build it? Now you can.
The US Navy's secretive F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter plane is a bit less secret after program competitor Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept image of its version of the carrier-based warplane, giving us a few design clues.