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Five is a very unusual number of cylinders for a motorcycle engine, and the most familiar examples graced track-only prototypes that brought world ch…
MV Agusta pins its future to wild 240-hp square-5
Five is a very unusual number of cylinders for a motorcycle engine, and the most familiar examples graced track-only prototypes that brought world championships in two eras to Honda. If storied Italian...
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November 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Five is a very unusual number of cylinders for a motorcycle engine, and the most familiar examples graced track-only prototypes that brought world ch…
Allow me to preface the title: Longshot Space wants to build a 6-mile-long (10-km) space cannon to shoot several-ton objects into low Earth orbit (LE…
Mach-23 potato gun to shoot satellites into space
Allow me to preface the title: Longshot Space wants to build a 6-mile-long (10-km) space cannon to shoot several-ton objects into low Earth orbit (LEO). The company has already built a working proof of...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Allow me to preface the title: Longshot Space wants to build a 6-mile-long (10-km) space cannon to shoot several-ton objects into low Earth orbit (LE…
Jeep is going all out to court thrillseekers with the 2026 Recon SUV.
Is Jeep's capable new SUV a full-on electric Wrangler by another name?
Jeep is going all out to court thrillseekers with the 2026 Recon SUV. This chunky all-electric 4x4 packs a raft of features for making light work of craggy trails, along with plenty of power under the...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Jeep is going all out to court thrillseekers with the 2026 Recon SUV.
MIT researchers have found a way to use the mechanical vibrations of sound waves to shake water molecules free from a storage medium.
Ultrasound device shakes out clean water from thin air in minutes
MIT researchers have found a way to use the mechanical vibrations of sound waves to shake water molecules free from a storage medium. The breakthrough significantly speeds up the process of harvesting...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
MIT researchers have found a way to use the mechanical vibrations of sound waves to shake water molecules free from a storage medium.
When Verge debuted with its first hubless electric motorcycle in 2022, it created a new visual aesthetic for motorcycles.
50% lighter Donut Motor powers revamped Verge TS Pro
When Verge debuted with its first hubless electric motorcycle in 2022, it created a new visual aesthetic for motorcycles. Now, almost 4 years later, the Finnish-Estonian company is still going strong,...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
When Verge debuted with its first hubless electric motorcycle in 2022, it created a new visual aesthetic for motorcycles.
DJI's upping the ante for image quality out of its action cams with the new Osmo Action 6.
DJI Osmo Action 6: the world's first variable-aperture action cam
DJI's upping the ante for image quality out of its action cams with the new Osmo Action 6. It's the first of its kind to get a variable aperture, and it's got a larger sensor that should make for better...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
DJI's upping the ante for image quality out of its action cams with the new Osmo Action 6.
A team of biologists in Australia has developed a scanning device to accurately detect exactly how potent a cannabis plant is, well before it's harve…
Is your weed too strong? This scanner can tell you in an instant
A team of biologists in Australia has developed a scanning device to accurately detect exactly how potent a cannabis plant is, well before it's harvested. And no, it's not for selecting the choicest buds...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A team of biologists in Australia has developed a scanning device to accurately detect exactly how potent a cannabis plant is, well before it's harve…
It's a well-known fact that if you're trying to cool your mouth after eating spicy food, you should drink milk, not water.
Milk protein put to use in spiciness-gauging "artificial tongue"
It's a well-known fact that if you're trying to cool your mouth after eating spicy food, you should drink milk, not water. Bearing that fact in mind, scientists have developed an "artificial tongue" that...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It's a well-known fact that if you're trying to cool your mouth after eating spicy food, you should drink milk, not water.
Regardless of how you feel about electric two-wheelers, you can’t argue about one thing: the innovation at hand.
Yamaha’s racing intentions are clear as YE-01 e-motocrosser unveiled
Regardless of how you feel about electric two-wheelers, you can’t argue about one thing: the innovation at hand. From hubless wheels to 3D-printed tech, or scooter-motorcycle crossovers to a moped with...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Regardless of how you feel about electric two-wheelers, you can’t argue about one thing: the innovation at hand.
Photographing the deep sky at night can be a complicated business involving specialist knowledge, expensive and bulky equipment and a good deal of pa…
Lightweight smart telescope simplifies deep sky exploration
Photographing the deep sky at night can be a complicated business involving specialist knowledge, expensive and bulky equipment and a good deal of patience. DwarfLab's book-sized smart telescopes have...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Photographing the deep sky at night can be a complicated business involving specialist knowledge, expensive and bulky equipment and a good deal of pa…
I love when automakers let their designers go hog wild on concept vehicles, and Hyundai's Irvine, California-based team absolutely cooked with the Cr…
Hyundai's off-roader concept looks like an exoplanet explorer
I love when automakers let their designers go hog wild on concept vehicles, and Hyundai's Irvine, California-based team absolutely cooked with the Crater. It's a compact electric SUV with futuristic styling...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I love when automakers let their designers go hog wild on concept vehicles, and Hyundai's Irvine, California-based team absolutely cooked with the Cr…
If you've struggled to get a ratchet to work in a tight space, you'll appreciate a new take on the tool from Titaner.
Titanium pocket ratchet has crazy tight swing arc and remarkable agility
If you've struggled to get a ratchet to work in a tight space, you'll appreciate a new take on the tool from Titaner. The palm-sized tool engages each sprocket with just a tiny turn and has multiple configurations...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
If you've struggled to get a ratchet to work in a tight space, you'll appreciate a new take on the tool from Titaner.
US brain-computer-interface startup Paradromics is quickly establishing itself as a major player in the neural-device space, with the Food and Drug A…
Speech-restoring brain chip gets FDA approval for human trial
US brain-computer-interface startup Paradromics is quickly establishing itself as a major player in the neural-device space, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) green-lighting a human trial to...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
US brain-computer-interface startup Paradromics is quickly establishing itself as a major player in the neural-device space, with the Food and Drug A…
Scientists have found the clearest evidence yet that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – which nearly all of us carry for life – is directly responsible for h…
Common Epstein-Barr virus nearly all of us carry found to trigger lupus
Scientists have found the clearest evidence yet that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – which nearly all of us carry for life – is directly responsible for hijacking our immune system's cells to cause lupus,...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Scientists have found the clearest evidence yet that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – which nearly all of us carry for life – is directly responsible for h…
Star Catcher Industries has set a new record for beaming power at a distance.
Star Catcher breaks DARPA's record for beaming power wirelessly
Star Catcher Industries has set a new record for beaming power at a distance. Its Star Catcher Network technology beamed 1.1 kW of power at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida using off-the-shelf...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Star Catcher Industries has set a new record for beaming power at a distance.
Blending ancient land-shaping traditions with cutting-edge fabrication, a new project called TreeSoil is reimagining how architecture can support vul…
TreeSoil earthen shelter nurtures young trees in harsh conditions
Discover TreeSoil, a biodegradable earthen shelter made with robotic 3D printing to protect saplings in degraded landscapes by creating a stable microclimate.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Blending ancient land-shaping traditions with cutting-edge fabrication, a new project called TreeSoil is reimagining how architecture can support vul…
Narwal's flagship self-cleaning wet/dry robot vacuum is on sale for Black Friday.
Narwal's flagship Flow robovac: The best we've tested is $500 off
Narwal's flagship self-cleaning wet/dry robot vacuum is on sale for Black Friday. We've spent several months with the Narwal Flow, and while it doesn't offer any spectacular party tricks, it's the smartest,...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Narwal's flagship self-cleaning wet/dry robot vacuum is on sale for Black Friday.
Though the world's smallest Laser TV took most of the CES 2025 spotlight, JMGO did have other models on display – including an early look at a new N series. Now it seems that the first N3 tri-laser model has soft launched.
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Triple-laser gimbal projector throws color-accurate 300-inch GTV
Though the world's smallest Laser TV took most of the CES 2025 spotlight, JMGO did have other models on display – including an early look at a new N series. Now it seems that the first N3 tri-laser…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Though the world's smallest Laser TV took most of the CES 2025 spotlight, JMGO did have other models on display – including an early look at a new N series. Now it seems that the first N3 tri-laser model has soft launched.
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If New York is the city that never sleeps, Dubai is the city that never stops building.
Inside-out tower weaves artisan legacy into Dubai skyline
If New York is the city that never sleeps, Dubai is the city that never stops building. This latest example of its constantly changing skyline, by Zaha Hadid Architects, consists of a residential skyscraper...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
If New York is the city that never sleeps, Dubai is the city that never stops building.
Engineers from Northwestern University have developed a flexible device you can wear on your fingertip like a Band-Aid to feel the sensation of inter…
Fingertip wearable lets you feel virtual textures on touchscreens
Engineers from Northwestern University have developed a flexible device you can wear on your fingertip like a Band-Aid to feel the sensation of interacting with textured and patterned surfaces on a touchscreen....
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November 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Engineers from Northwestern University have developed a flexible device you can wear on your fingertip like a Band-Aid to feel the sensation of inter…
If you're lucky enough to have a couple thousand bucks burning a hole in your pocket, you could do a whole lot worse than drop it on an Antic.
Mini ebikes with go-kart tires are built for all-day wheelies
If you're lucky enough to have a couple thousand bucks burning a hole in your pocket, you could do a whole lot worse than drop it on an Antic. This little beast draws inspiration from the mini bikes of...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
If you're lucky enough to have a couple thousand bucks burning a hole in your pocket, you could do a whole lot worse than drop it on an Antic.
As our evolution slows and industrialization and technology accelerates, a growing body of research suggests that human biology is struggling to keep…
We’re evolving too slowly for the world we’ve built, according to science
As our evolution slows and industrialization and technology accelerates, a growing body of research suggests that human biology is struggling to keep pace. Many of the chronic stress-related health issues...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
As our evolution slows and industrialization and technology accelerates, a growing body of research suggests that human biology is struggling to keep…
Scamp might not be as celebrated in modern circles as Airstream , but it is a similarly iconic camping trailer brand with deep history.
Iconic Scamp fiberglass camper 'egg' specs up into 1st-ever off-roader
Scamp might not be as celebrated in modern circles as Airstream, but it is a similarly iconic camping trailer brand with deep history. Its roots dig all the way back to the market's original fiberglass...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Scamp might not be as celebrated in modern circles as Airstream , but it is a similarly iconic camping trailer brand with deep history.
We already know how watching other people’s lives on social media can negatively affect our self-esteem and satisfaction with our own lives.
New study finds popular fitness apps may actually demotivate users
We already know how watching other people’s lives on social media can negatively affect our self-esteem and satisfaction with our own lives. Apparently, using apps to track your own calories or fitness...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
We already know how watching other people’s lives on social media can negatively affect our self-esteem and satisfaction with our own lives.
Where there's an uncomfortable athlete, there's room for a wild, high-tech solution.
10-oz crushable zonal jacket battles extreme weather shifts head on
Where there's an uncomfortable athlete, there's room for a wild, high-tech solution. At least that seems to be Nike's strategy of late, resulting in such contrivances as robo-shoes and active-breathing...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Where there's an uncomfortable athlete, there's room for a wild, high-tech solution.