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Household turbine outputs 83% more power, even in low-wind areas
October 17, 2025
| Michael Franco
Thanks to the development of new, lightweight rotors, engineers in Germany have created a small wind turbine that excels at efficiency, even when breezes aren't blowing strongly. The development is a big step toward efficient green home power generation.
Impossibly tough inflatable tent stands even stronger in 112-mph wind
October 14, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
Believe it or not, the inflatable Mavericks tent has been handling 112-mph wind for over a decade. Still, the expedition-grade inflatable has gotten some new upgrades to become Heimplanet's self-declared strongest tent ever: the Mavericks Blue Ice.
‘Footprint of Death’: How traces of dying cells help viruses spread
October 16, 2025
| Paul McClure
Even in death, cells leave a trace. Scientists have discovered a microscopic “Footprint of Death” that not only helps the immune system clean up but can also give viruses a new way to spread infection.
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October 16, 2025 | Loz BlainXpeng's AeroHT flying car unit has rebranded after an embarrassing air show fireball, and the Chinese company has announced a very Joby-esque long-range, high-speed air taxi to go along with some of its more bizarre offerings.
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October 16, 2025Right now, you can get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 from a verified Microsoft partner for just $39.97, 81% off the regular price of $219.99.
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October 16, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA new oral drug may become the first prescription pill specifically designed to regrow hair in both women and men – and without the cardiac risks. Currently in Phase 3 trials, it could be the first new treatment for pattern hair loss in nearly 30 years
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October 16, 2025 | Paul McClureA one-time gene therapy using a patient’s own stem cells has effectively cured a deadly immune disorder in 95% of treated children, offering a lasting, donor-free solution to ADA-SCID, known as the “bubble boy” disease.
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October 16, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a groundbreaking study, scientists have cultivated and then awoken more than 100 new viruses found within different human gut microbes, providing a remarkable look at our bacteria and forms the very first living model of the "gut virome."
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October 16, 2025With the imminent debut of the Makera Z1 on Kickstarter, the team behind some of the most advanced yet accessible CNC tools is taking another leap forward, bringing professional-grade power, intelligence, and versatility to a compact, creator-friendly machine.
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October 16, 2025 | C.C. WeissFire Maple packs both cooking and heating capabilities into its sleek, powerful Sunflower X. After cooking dinner, this particularly portable, wind-resistant stove can quickly tilt up to fire its radiant heat directly at you.
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October 16, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhen an ulcer creates an actual perforation in the digestive tract, surgery is currently the only treatment. In the not-too-distant future, however, such holes may be easily plugged with the equivalent of a tiny remote-control swallowable pen.
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October 16, 2025 | Paul RiddenBack in January, JMGO revealed what was then claimed to be the world's smallest Laser TV. The O2S Ultra has just launched globally, meaning that full details and pricing are now available.
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October 16, 2025The Baseus Security X1 Pro Outdoor Dual Camera is a breakthrough in intelligent home monitoring, combining cutting-edge AI technology with practical design to deliver peace of mind like never before. Various packages are now almost 50% off for a limited time.
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