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Honda's adorable $25K kei car heads westward
by Utkarsh Sood
Honda’s Super-N has been launched in Europe, with pricing starting from £18,995 (around US$25k). Other than being positioned as an affordable, "fun" alternative in the small EV class, this might just turn out to be a turning point for Honda.
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General Atomics pushes ahead with self-fueling nuclear fusion tech tests
by David Szondy
General Atomics has received tax-credit funding from the state of California to design and develop a new facility in San Diego to test a key fusion reactor component that will allow the reactor to create its own fuel while generating power.
Park model tiny house provides apartment-style living on a single floor
by Adam Williams
Some tiny houses seem to prioritize portability over comfort, but the Apex takes the opposite approach. It trades mobility for a spacious single-floor layout that's closer to an apartment than a traditional tiny house.
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Canyon’s new ebike puts serious V2X safety smarts on 2 wheels
by Maryna Holovnova
While cars are getting more advanced safety technologies, bikes seem to be left out of this trend. Canyon is aiming to change that by implementing an automotive safety communication system from cars in its new e-bike.
Chinese folding fan inspires epic opera house build, 6 years in the making
by Bronwyn Thompson
Six years in the making, Shanghai Grand Opera House – one of China's most ambitious cultural builds – is opening its doors. The huge complex covers 1.57 million sq ft and is now the centerpiece of the arts precinct that was once home to Expo 2010.
FieldSpork is what happens when a spork gets super-sporked
by Ben Coxworth
When packing for camping trips, it's always best if you can consolidate your gear as much as possible. The FieldSpork was designed with that fact in mind, as it combines six camp kitchen gadgets in one multi-functional device.
Gobao's ebike drive-gearbox combo takes on Avinox with automatic shifting
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
A major battle is brewing in the world of ebikes: DJI subsidiary Avinox and components manufacturer Gobao are racing to bring powerful motors with integrated automatic gearboxes to the market – and we can't wait.
Tank 5 is part rugged phone, part projector, part campsite toolbox
by Monica J. White
8849’s Tank 5 is a 25-oz rugged Android phone with a 2K DLP projector, 17,600-mAh battery, night-vision camera, camping light and impressive specs, but its bulk and price may be as striking as its feature list.
$6,000 electric café racer adds 60s vibes to leisurely weekend riding
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
We're coming up on a year since Beachman unveiled its beautiful '64 electric motorcycle, which was dripping in retro style. It's now set to launch the Aviator, a café racer with its own subtle design flair and essential quality-of-life upgrades.
Angled green roofs reshape urban housing in the Netherlands
by Bridget Borgobello
MVRDV has completed a green-roof residential development in Eindhoven, bringing 237 new homes into the city’s historic Bergen district – combining new construction with the repurposing of two existing buildings.
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Three-in-one pill cuts heart failure hospitalizations by 60%
by Bronwyn Thompson
A novel three-in-one medication has been put to the test in a trial of 212 heart failure patients, in an effort to find an easier and more effective way to treat the condition. The findings were just what the scientists had hoped to see.
Plasma jet is captured in 'most detailed X-ray view ever'
by Chris Young
In April 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration made history with the first-ever image of a black hole – an object that, until then, had never been directly observed by humanity. Turns out that was just the beginning of breakthroughs.
EastDiet lowers risk of heart disease by 22% and belly fat by 17%
by Bronwyn Thompson
China's eastern coastal region is associated with lower obesity, cardiovascular risk, and higher life expectancy. It's also where, for generations, market stalls selling fresh leafy greens, lotus seed pods, vegetables, tofu, and freshwater fish have shaped the diet of those living there.
Cystic fibrosis doesn’t just affect the lungs. It’s a gut disease too
by The Conversation
For decades, lung disease has been the most visible and life-threatening part of cystic fibrosis – but this isn't the whole story. Cystic fibrosis is also a gastrointestinal disease, affecting the gut and organs including the pancreas and liver.
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Despite having a strange mismatch of the "neck of a snake, the shell of a turtle, the flippers of a seal, and the miniature head of a crocodile," the Plesiosaur ruled ancient oceans for more than 130 million years.
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