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Mud-covered shipping container project tackles metal boxes' major flaw
April 24, 2026
| Adam Williams
Shipping containers can be turned into everything from tiny houses to museums, but they all share one flaw: poor thermal performance. The Petti Restaurant mitigates this by covering the containers in mud.
Recumbent trike debuts bizarre pedal-by-wire drive system
April 20, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
ICE Trikes' PERS Chainless setup turns pedaling into electricity, bringing pedal-by-wire tech to a production recumbent trike for the first time. Zero chain maintenance and over 30,000 miles before the drivetrain asks for anything.
Neanderthal babies grew twice as fast as today’s human toddlers
April 24, 2026
| Jay Kakade
While modern humans follow a steady growth pattern, Neanderthals may have reached physical and brain maturity much earlier. Dental and skeletal remains show that 6-month-old Neanderthal babies grew to be as large as 14-month-old humans.
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This high-end park model tiny house isn't intended for frequent travel. Instead, it uses its increased width to create a roomy apartment-style home on wheels that includes a spacious living area and even a porch.
No manufacturer has had as central a role in hard-sided pop-up truck camper history as Alaskan Campers. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that the manufacturer switches gears with a fixed-roof composite camper that kickstarts a new era.
An ambitious new supertall skyscraper is planned for New York City. Designed by SOM, the building will be defined by an eye-catching external steel lattice that forms part of its structural system.
Bridging the gap between portability and precision, the Spesyn Tool 3 is a smart cordless drill that's more like a workshop on-the-go. However, you only have a day left to grab it at US$179, 36% off, before its hugely successful launch campaign ends.
Finland's just inaugurated its longest bridge, and not a single a car or motorcycle will ever be allowed on it. The Kruunuvuori Bridge is designed only for pedestrians, cyclists, and trams – and it's possibly the largest of its kind.
KTM first introduced the Freeride E as a proper off-road electric in 2012. Come to think of it, KTM can actually be considered one of the pioneers in the electric revolution. Now, more than a decade later, it finally becomes fully road-legal.
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April 24, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSolar panels can grossly detract from the look of many buildings and roofs. A new type of coating can add colors and intricate patterns to these panels, allowing them to blend in beautifully – without affecting efficiency by more than 5%. -
April 24, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonA new injection that strengthens a mouth muscle may have a life-changing impact on the 90% of dogs that suffer from chronic respiratory issues. It has the potential to provide these flat-faced pooches with happier and longer lives, without surgery. -
April 24, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodQJMotor's latest COV 125 siblings look like the perfect beginner motorcycles. But these bikes are stepping into one of the most fiercely contested segments in motorcycling. Can affordable pricing alone be enough to sway buyers away from legacy brands? -
April 23, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalDJI's latest product for camping makes it a lot easier than before to power your electronics on the road. Its new 1-kWh power station is tiny for its battery capacity, so you can carry it easily and have room left for other gear. -
April 23, 2026AI is transforming workplaces, and if you’re looking to learn how to better use artificial intelligence, the ChatGPT & Automation E-Degree course bundle from tech training specialists Eduonix is $14.97, a 98% discount on the $790 regular price. -
April 23, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodSUV folks know just how capable a car the Nissan Xterra was in its prime. A proper body-on-frame chassis, four-wheel drive, and a solid overall build quality to take on anything you’d throw at it. And it looks like it might just be making a comeback! -
April 23, 2026 | C.C. WeissZempire 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. -
April 23, 2026 | Shirl LeighIn my irascible opinion, there are never enough pockets in pants or backpacks for all the gadgets I need to tote around. With the arc-lighter-equipped Luxo multi-function flashlight however, that’s one less pocket taken up. -
April 23, 2026 | Omar KardoudiA wearable collar from researchers in South Korea can hear the words you never say out loud and play them back in your own voice. Built for laryngectomy patients and noisy industrial environments, it works where microphones can't. -
April 23, 2026 | A. GhoshalA recently published marine biology study shines a light on yet another damaging effect of the global illegal drug trade. Cocaine dumped in rivers can alter the behavior of fish in those waters, causing them to venture out more than usual.
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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.