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Forestry-waste pine bark could be used to pull antibiotics out of wastewater
January 21, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
It's a sad fact that antibiotics are constantly entering the environment through the wastewater stream. There could soon be a cheap new way of removing those antibiotics from the water, however, using plentiful pine bark.
Simplified kit aims to take the sting out of small-scale beekeeping
January 20, 2026
| Shirl Leigh
Simon Mildren, an Australian firefighter with a passion for beekeeping, has streamlined the beekeeping process with the Hivekeepers Micro Honey Harvester system. It sounds like it could be ideal for the recreational or small-scale beekeeper.
AI wearable gives a voice to people rendered speechless by strokes
January 21, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
A stroke can make it difficult to speak fluently, clearly, or in full sentences. Scientists have been working to change this, by developing a wearable device called Revoice. It helps people who lack the power of speech to communicate more naturally.
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January 21, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteBy lifting its hull above the water on a hydrofoil, Awake’s new NAVI electric foiler does away with spray and noise with a smooth, efficient glide. It’s not for everyone, but it shows how refined and practical electric foiling has become.
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January 21, 2026 | Adam WilliamsHow do you stand out in a skyscraper-packed city like Dubai? Well, you can either build really big – or you can build eye-catching. MVRDV opted for the latter with its Inaura tower, which will be defined by a luminous, jewel-like orb.
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January 21, 2026 | Michael FrancoResearchers have developed a spray-on powder that turns into a wound-conforming gel when it comes in contact with blood. The breakthrough has the possibility of dramatically improving wound care in combat and other life-threatening situations.
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January 21, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe first-of-a-kind brain-stimulation device approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the US has had its efficacy questioned, with scientists believing that its Food and Drug Administration approval was based on poor science.
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January 20, 2026 | David SzondyThe Royal Navy highlighted its Hybrid Air Wing and Atlantic Bastion strategy as Leonardo’s full-scale Proteus autonomous helicopter completed its maiden flight on January 16, marking a key step toward mixed crewed and uncrewed operations.
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January 20, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodOnce written off as novelties, e-dirt bikes have matured into serious off-road machines – it's the one category that's experiencing the most growth in the two-wheeled EV space. And now, NAVEE has just come up with its first-ever dirt bike.
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January 20, 2026Cloud storage gets chaotic when your files live in five different apps and each extra gigabyte means another monthly fee. Koofr’s 1TB lifetime plan gives you one place to store everything without renewing every year, and it’s only $129.99 right now.
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January 20, 2026 | Adam WilliamsCommissioned for a customer who wants to enjoy a nomadic retirement, the Tiny Birdy has a compact interior layout that sleeps up to two people and runs fully off-grid with solar panels, a small wind turbine and a water tank.
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January 20, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIf you work on cars or electronics often, it helps to have a good set of screwdrivers handy. The Revolver S fits six driver bits into a rugged titanium body to make it easy to carry these wherever you go, with a precise ratchet mechanism to boot.
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January 20, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonYou might be more familiar with it as a versatile fibrous material or the staple food of giant pandas, but bamboo has entered the health-food realm thanks to the first review into its benefits. They include aiding blood sugar regulation and gut health.
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