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Zombie bugs, singing seals and rule-breaking bears: Wild science of 2025
December 30, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
It's that time of year – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom in 2025. Orcas have again made news, but no luxury yachts were hurt in the process.
This company makes the most reliable cars, says Consumer Reports
December 29, 2025
| Utkarsh Sood
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.
Review: 2026 Nissan Leaf comes back to relevance without losing its charm
December 30, 2025
| Aaron Turpen
The Nissan Leaf is, in its own way, a big part of modern automotive history. It’s the first affordable EV. And this all-new 2026 model keeps that groundbreaking premise, but updates it to relevance in today’s more saturated market.
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December 30, 2025Tired of shelling out cash for the same stale Netflix lineup — plus ads? Hard pass. Over on MagellanTV, you get a documentary-packed streaming service loaded with fresh content and absolutely no subscription fees.
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December 30, 2025 | Malcolm AzaniaA new MIT method eliminates the need for hour-long infusions of antibodies for immunocompromised patients. With highly concentrated particles of antibodies created without a centrifuge, mass-manufacturing of better single-shot antibodies is here.
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December 30, 2025 | C.C. Weiss2025 brought us some truly wondrous, often oddball tiny camping creations that included extra-petite inflatable tow-pods, self-powered rooftop A-frame micro-cabins, and platform-agnostic camper capsules built to roam from automobile to trailer.
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December 30, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodHonda’s new patent asks one weird but very interesting question: what if motorcycles came equipped with a steering-assist system, which would help with crash avoidance – a feature most modern-day cars come with?
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December 30, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalPD EDC, which specializes in thoughtfully designed carrying cases for all kinds of adventuring tools, has a new organizer that can make it easy to use your stuff, and keep it all together when you're out in the field.
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December 30, 2025 | David SzondyLaser weapons go mobile as the US Army takes delivery of two 20-kW, anti-drone Joint Light Tactical Vehicle-mounted Laser-Oriented Counter-UAS System Laser Weapon Systems from AeroVironment.
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December 29, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThe eVista King tiny house offers a spacious single-floor layout that's suitable for full-time living. However, what really sets this model apart is its enclosed porch, which encourages owners to enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
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December 29, 2025If you’ve ever handed your phone to your boyfriend or friend, hoping for the perfect Instagram picture, you already know how this ends. WayShot is here to change that – the first AI photo assistant app where you don’t have to “fix it later.”
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December 29, 2025If you were one of the fans of Apple’s Touch Bar, you can’t miss this deal. Right now, you can get a refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Pro for just $299.97, or a huge 79% off the $1,499 original price.
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December 29, 2025 | Chelsea HaneyAn antiviral targeting the dengue virus was quietly abandoned by industry, but it's now suddenly back in the spotlight. A new study suggests it didn’t just slow the dengue virus, it blocked viral replication and reduced infection rates at high doses.
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