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Production EV packing sub-zero-operation sodium-ion batteries on its way
April 28, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
The world's first mass-production EV powered by sodium-ion batteries will be a variant of the Changan Nevo A06. Sporting CATL's Naxtra battery – which functions at –50 °C and won't catch fire – the move signals a genuine shift away from lithium.
Stunning retro roadster is Morgan's fastest-ever creation
April 27, 2026
| Simon Heptinstall
The Morgan Motor Company’s new Supersport 400 is its fastest-ever model but still combines supercar performance with retro style and premium ingredients. It will emerge as a hand-built part-wooden roadster with a design that's based in the 1930s.
US Navy’s new robotic refueling drone completes first operational flight
April 27, 2026
| David Szondy
The first operational Boeing MQ-25A Stingray has taken to the sky for the first time. On April 25, 2026, the carrier-based autonomous aerial refueling plane took off from MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois for a two-hour test flight.
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This extra-wide tiny house uses its increased width not to sleep more people or squeeze in extra features, but to create an open, apartment-like home for two. It also has lots of upgrades available and can be configured to run off-grid.
Zempire has launched one of the slimmest, most portable camp stoves on the US market. The Stealth-Jet stove series packs flat and slim for easy transport, firing out up to 10,000 BTUs of cooking power per burner.
Safety is a double-edged sword on motorcycles. Between the thrill of being on a bike and ensuring you’re safe out on the road, it’s a subtle balancing act. This unique three-wheeled electric leaning motorcycle tries to redefine motorcycle safety.
Downsizing is always a challenge, but the Knoll tiny house makes the jump more manageable than most. Featuring a spacious layout with plenty of storage, the towable home would be a good fit for a couple or even a small family.
For most people, it’s hard to fathom what true speed on a motorcycle actually feels like. It's even harder to imagine what it would be like to be atop a steam-powered bike that covers a quarter of a mile at 192.94 mph (310.5 km/h) in just 5.503 seconds.
For those who think tiny houses should actually be small and simple, the Mantra Micro Cabin fits the bill. This ultra-compact dwelling ditches the bells and whistles to sleep two for just $17,000.
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April 27, 2026 | C.C. WeissA tiny trailer with huge ambitions, the new Skookum from Alberta-based Tactical Overland is a family trailer specced for clans with surnames like "Amundsen" and "Hillary." It collapses for travel but expands into a two-story 4-sleeper base camp. -
April 27, 2026Depending on where you live, you may not be getting full access to the world wide web. With a VPN from iProVPN, you can enjoy unblocked browsing and streaming with a 5-year subscription for $14.99 (MSRP $360) until May 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT. -
April 27, 2026 | Ben CoxworthAn aquarium can really add a touch of class to a home, particularly if it's got some nice fish in it – but such fish can be hard to keep. So, why not just buy a weirdly lifelike "robofish" like this one, that needs nothing more than a battery-charge? -
April 27, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Smart ForTwo was a much-loved microcar that came with an array of customization options. But its biggest strength was its small footprint, as it took up half of a parking spot. I’m happy to say its successor follows that same recipe. -
April 27, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaThis helium-lift, propeller-thrust, silent, eco-friendly electric airship might be small, but it’s a precision eVTOL perfect for repairing equipment at high-altitude locations. All you need to pilot aérOnde is a simple joystick and a love of freedom. -
April 27, 2026 | Toluwalogo Niji-OlawepoRNA can make copies of itself, and also catalyze its self-replication. But how could such a complex molecule in simple organisms copy itself without any mutations? And how did these complex molecules emerge before advanced life forms? -
April 27, 2026 | Ivan FarkasNew research links fructose malabsorption — affecting more than half of healthy adults — to gut microbiome disruption, low-grade inflammation, and heightened anxiety, suggesting diet may play a larger role in mental health than previously recognized. -
April 27, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteOPPO is pushing the smartphone further toward dedicated standalone camera territory with the Find X9 Ultra, which introduces a 10x optical zoom telephoto, an optional external 300-mm teleconverter lens, dual 200-MP cameras, and pro-grade video tools. -
April 26, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIt's all too easy to pick up a viral infection in shared spaces – whether from tiny droplets in the air containing these particles, or touching doorknobs and countertops. A new material with nanospikes could pierce these viruses and keep us safe. -
April 26, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonAround 30 million Americans are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. making it one of the deadliest health conditions we face. While frontline treatment is medicationn to manage symptoms, scientists have found a surprising natural ally.
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Despite the headlines, there’s limited evidence that using large language models – like Claude and ChatGPT – is rotting the brain. But there’s enough cause for concern.
The Mysa 400 by Irontown Modular is an extra-wide tiny house that features an apartment-style interior with a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an open design that's suited to full-time living.
What does US$21,000 get you in automotive terms? Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Venue … You see a trend there, right? None of those cars is electric, and none of them are flagships by any stretch. The bZ7 is all that and more!
A slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement presented a puzzle for researchers of Roman history. Because of its grooves, the stone piece looked like a board game. More than 40 years on, we may have the rulebook.
This off-grid cabin-style tiny house is seriously small, with a floorspace of just 215 sq ft. However, despite its modest dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything you need for a short stay.
You could be forgiven for assuming that this pyramidal skyscraper project was a still from a sci-fi TV show, or perhaps another render that's never going to go ahead. But it is indeed real, and it's begun the early stages of construction.