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ESA's Integral space observatory has seen a red giant star revive its dead neighbor. An X-ray flare detected on August 13, 2017 prompted observations that revealed a once dead, slow-spinning neutron star becoming active again as it feeds on material ejected from its ancient giant companion.

​At the end of a fun afternoon on fast bikes, we sat down again with motorcycling legend "Electric Terry" Hershner to finish our chat about the first electric Ironbutt, the Vetter Challenge, riding with his manic dog Charger and a future in which two-way EV charging can support the power grid.

​SAFFiR, the US Navy's experimental firefighting robot, may be in for some competition. That's because researchers at IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia have successfully tested a new-and-improved version of the WALK-MAN humanoid robot, which is designed to support firefighters.

In a bid to make in-flight connectivity as fast, reliable, and cheap as it is on the ground, Airbus, Delta, OneWeb, Sprint, and Bharti Airtel have created the Seamless Air Alliance. The goal is to provide passengers with the same high-speed, low-latency connectivity as terrestrial services.

Compelling concept cars are one major reason the auto world remains eager to attend the annual Geneva Motor Show. No one should walk away disappointed this year, as the show is packed with intriguing concept cars looking into the present, past, near future and distant future.

Every year for the past few years, the TU/ecomotive team has built an electric concept car. This year's EV is called Noah, and is being billed as the world's first circular car. This doesn't refer to its appearance but rather its sustainable production and usage, and its end of life recyclability.

American motorcycle maker Confederate became Curtiss earlier this year, named after the guy who built the first American v-twin, and promptly stopped making v-twins. So we're kinda glad they decided to build the Warhawk: it will be the first Curtiss motorcycle in 110 years, and it'll be a v-twin.

For many people, canoes are something that should be rustic and understated. If you aren't among those people, however, then you might like the exquisite Monocoque Paddle Canoe from Milan-based design firm Borromeo & De Silva.

It's likely this guy has done more miles on electric motorcycles than anyone alive. Electric Terry Hershner is an eco-motoring icon, a renowned tinkerer, a cross-country record holder and an unique and fascinating character. Enjoy part one of our long-form interview.

​In the wake of Harley-Davidson’s eyebrow-raising announcement last month that the loudest, brashest motorcycle brand in the world is planning to go electric, the company has put its money where its mouth is and bought a stake in California-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Alta Motors.

​The winners of the inaugural Frame Awards have just been revealed, encompassing over 30 different interior design categories and celebrating everything from surreal retail and hospitality spaces to more experimental explorations of different materials.

Aston Martin has unveiled a new track-only version of the Valkyrie, dubbed the AMR Pro edition. The hybrid supercar is showing alongside the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Formula 1 car at the Geneva Motor Show, and was unveiled by racers Christian Horner and Adrian Newey.