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Europe's largest carbon capture plant will trap 800K tons of CO2 annually
September 20, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Norwegian chemical company Yara has inaugurated the largest industrial carbon capture facility in all of Europe this week. Set up at the company's ammonia and fertilizer plant in Sluiskil, the Netherlands, it can capture 800,000 tons of CO2 per year.
Slide-out camper-in-a-van box turns van into sleeper RV and back again
September 16, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The Ebicos Happy Dreamer extends a small van's volume to create a roomier RV. The sleeper pod bursts out of the van's tailgate at camp to create an instant bedroom. Buyers can use it on its own or with the available slide-out kitchen.
Quantum compass takes flight on Northrop’s Lumberjack drone
September 20, 2026
| David Szondy
Northrop Grumman has successfully flight-tested a new quantum navigation system aboard its Lumberjack drone. By taking ultra-precise measurements of Earth's magnetic field, the system allows the aircraft to calculate its position without relying on GPS.
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September 20, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalBefore humanoid robots fully integrate into our societies and inhabit our homes and workspaces, a Japanese firm is thinking one step ahead. GMO has just unveiled a "Humanoid Ambulance" that it will roll out to handle maintenance tasks on-site.
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September 19, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodAGV has reached the point where a motorcycle helmet isn't aerodynamic enough unless it is covered in thousands of tiny spheres. No, this isn't a joke, nor is it the result of an unfortunate manufacturing accident involving a tub of bubble wrap.
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September 19, 2026 | Omar KardoudiEsoteric's T-01 turntable spins its platter using magnetic fields instead of a belt, silencing motor noise entirely, then partly levitates it maglev-style, all chasing audio indistinguishable from the master tape.
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September 19, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaEver been paranoid that the suspicious toaster in your hotel room is watching you? Hidden cameras can be hard to find, but a new LED-equipped smartphone case could help spot them. All you need is your phone and just a few seconds.
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September 19, 2026 | Adam WilliamsNot everyone's cut out for climbing into awkward lofts. This tiny house features a compact footprint that's arranged on one floor and has a space-saving design well-suited for use as a guest house or vacation home.
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September 19, 2026 | Etiido UkoTouchscreens are deceptively simple-looking technologies. In reality, they involve various complex electronics and manufacturing processes. Scientists have created a new touch technology using only PVC, laser printing, and regular printer toner.
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September 18, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThere are easier ways to save a motorcycle company than building a 690-cc single-cylinder rally bike. But that's exactly what KTM has done with the 690 Rally. And given where KTM finds itself today, the timing is rather interesting.
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September 18, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFujifilm got really whimsical building its latest Instax camera. This digital camera for casual shooting resembles analog point-and-shoot models from the 1960s, but it's like half the size and includes features that'll make it a treat to use.
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September 18, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallToyota Gazoo Racing is replacing its Hilux’s traditional twin-turbo V6 with a next-gen hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for the 2027 Dakar Rally, testing rugged zero-emission tech in the world's most punishing desert environment.
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September 18, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaWhile many EDC manufacturers focus on combining as many different functions as possible, MakerPi from Hong Kong has decided to focus on one thing – getting a solid, secure grip – and refine that idea with its new tool. Called the Tiwrench, it is currently available for backing on Kickstarter.
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