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A shelved '60s sketch just became a 400-hp carbon-fiber roadster
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
While the Italian marque built limited runs of a handful of beautiful performance machines in the 1960s, Bizzarrini never got around to making an open-top version of its 5300 GT – until now. Feast your eyes on the Aperta Lusso.
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Space SystemsEngineering
Blue Origin's ambitious plans to relaunch New Glenn this year
by Chris Young
Blue Origin is racing against the clock to undo the damage caused by its New Glenn rocket exploding in May. The company outlined a new “horizontal/vertical hybrid” concept of operations that will enable an accelerated timeline to launch.
PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology
Pint-sized 4K touch camera puts a trio of lenses in your pocket
by Monica J. White
The PocketTrio is a pocket-sized camera currently on Kickstarter, pairing triple-lens optics with 4K video, 64-MP stills, and a smartphone-style touchscreen, all aimed at Gen Z creators riding the point-and-shoot revival.
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CampervansAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Tiny Kia EDC camper van is amazingly simple but brilliantly versatile
by C.C. Weiss
Vantrack is developing the Lightcamp package for the Kia PV5 Passenger, turning the tiny van into a mini-camper with in/outdoor kitchen and sleeping space for 4 people. Light, fast-moving equipment makes for easy conversion back to an everyday e-MPV.
MotorcyclesTransport
A $4,400 retro mini-moto with a sidecar, anyone?
by Utkarsh Sood
The GZ Duo is a quirky sidecar mini moto that's unapologetically old-school and almost impossible to walk past without taking a second look. And for €3,799, it occupies a wonderfully odd niche somewhere in between scooters and motorcycles.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Towable tiny house fits everything you need into 341 sq ft
by Adam Williams
Though it only has a modest footprint, this towable tiny house is more practical than you might expect. Named the Amelia, it squeezes a pair of bedrooms and an open living area with well-stocked kitchen into a length of just 26 ft.
WearablesConsumer TechTechnology
Lifelogging set to go mainstream with $229 all-purpose 4K streaming headset
by Mike Hanlon
VibeLens' new MusicCam Pro offers a wearable action cam that performs all the regular duties of a wearable bone conduction music player yet remains ready to capture an hour and a half of hi-def video if an adventure unfolds in front of you.
Outdoors
Floating capsule auto-disinfects water without chemicals or battery
by Simon Heptinstall
Scientists have created a portable water purifier that works simply by shaking it for three seconds and setting it to float in water. It could be a breakthrough device for emergency situations, and it’s estimated to cost less than $25 to produce.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Single-floor tiny house expands living space with huge screened porch
by Adam Williams
With space being so limited in tiny houses, one of the major challenges is entertaining guests. The owners of the N2 should have no such issues, as it benefits from a large screened porch that dramatically expands usable living space.
TentsGearOutdoors
2-minute tent throws some curvy air arches into classic A-frame design
by C.C. Weiss
Part A-frame and part tunnel tent, the inflatable Puffer tent is designed to seamlessly blend convenience, style and comfort. The tent sets up in minutes to deliver a fully integrated "all weather" sleeping space with built-in air mattress.
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ObesityIllnesses and conditionsBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health
Mild sleep loss drives drives weight gain and chronic disease risk
by Bronwyn Thompson
A lengthy trial robbing adults of 90 minutes of sleep a night has uncovered the effect even this small amount of lost shut-eye has on the waistline after little more than a month. It also increased the risk factors for chronic disease.
BiologyScienceRefractor: Science & Health
Ovaries take on a surprising new job after menopause, study reveals
by Pranjal Malewar
Instead of fading into silence, the post-reproductive ovary undergoes a dramatic shift, taking on an immune identity that may influence how the body ages.
AstronomyScienceRefractor: Science & Health
First photo of Earth ‘quasi’ moon transmitted by Chinese probe
It’s small, blurry, and shaped like a Corn Flake, but the image taken of Earth’s tiny “quasi” moon, Kamo'oalewa, is one for the family album. China’s Tianwen-2 probe snapped the picture of the rock on July 2, making history.
AllergiesIllnesses and conditionsBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health
Allergic asthma stopped in its tracks by blocking newly discovered culprit
by Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists have found what may be a critical trigger in allergic asthma, estimated to affect 60% of the 28 million Americans with the chronic respiratory condition. It opens the door to new ways to protect airways from inflammation and its symptoms.
Aging WellWellness and Healthy LivingBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health
Peptides: All you need to know about 2026's biggest chemical trend
by The Conversation
Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running. For those of us not immersed in this new form of chemical pop culture, what the heck are they, and what should you be aware of if you're peptide-curious?
Wellness and Healthy LivingBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health
Alcohol's most deadly health risk is now in the spotlight
by The Conversation
Alcohol contributes to millions of deaths each year and is linked to cancer, liver disease, accidents, violence and dependence and addiction. Despite this, the disconnect between alcohol’s cultural role and its serious health burden is striking.
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New Scientist features editor Thomas Lewton discusses "the issues and fascinating theories that pop out when we try to fit classical and quantum mechanics together" with Professor of Quantum Mechanics, Ivette Fuentes.
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