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by Jay Kakade

The culprit behind the mysterious disappearance of one of the most advanced urban civilizations at the time, contemporaries to Mesopotamians and Egyptians, has finally been identified: a series of severe droughts that dried rivers 4,000 years ago.

by Monica J. White

Could you imagine being able to "feel" the images on your screen? UCSB researchers have made this sci-fi-like idea a reality. They've developed a display where pixels physically rise off the surface when activated by laser light.

by Bronwyn Thompson

For the first time, scientists have demonstrated how tanning beds cause fundamental DNA damage across almost the skin's entire surface that results in a threefold risk of developing melanoma. It puts beyond doubt the dangers of using these devices.

by C.C. Weiss

The year in new tent design brought everything from a new breed of ultralight freestanders, to cushier rooftop tents loaded with amenities, to multi-tent inflatable base camps. Here's a look at our staff and reader favorites from 2025.

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Four years after Ford electrified its best-selling truck, it seemed ready to drop the model owing to slowing demand. Now, it turns out the company's got other plans – reengineering the flagship truck for 2026 as an EREV, with a gas generator in tow.

by Ben Coxworth

Electronics that can't be easily dismantled for recycling aren't very eco-friendly, nor are petroleum-based adhesives. Scientists have set about addressing both issues, by developing a switchable adhesive made mainly of rose oil.

by Adam Williams

The Duna, by Madeiguincho, was commissioned by a customer who wanted to experience the comfort of a city apartment in a rural setting. The off-grid tiny house combines space-saving design with the firm's trademark timber craftsmanship.

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Ulefone has already made a name for itself in the rugged smartphone business. Now, it's got a sub-brand that's focused on more niche innovations for people who want more differentiated devices – and its first flagship product is quite something.