Headliner
Historic first US coast-to-coast autonomous flight completed
by David Szondy
Joby Aviation has scored a world first, completing the first-ever fully autonomous flight from sea to shining sea across the continental United States – a distance of 3,199 miles (5,148 km) – with zero control inputs from an onboard human pilot.
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MaterialsEngineering
Scientists create world's first floating titanium
by Etiido Uko
They say a drowning man is willing to grasp onto anything to stay afloat, but he would most likely think twice if you offered a titanium buoy. Yet, scientists have created a titanium structure that floats without compromising the metal’s strength.
PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology
What a hoot: 2026 Bird Photographer of the Year winners
by Bronwyn Thompson
Fellow bird nerds, it's time to reveal the winners of one the key nature photography competitions on the calendar. The Bird Photographer of the Year awards have been handed out – and the Moon and owls (plus some birds mistaken as owls) dominate.
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AutomotiveTransport
Review: 2026 Volvo EX30 gives big pimple on a first date energy
by Aaron Turpen
The 2026 Volvo EX30 is a small electric SUV with a big personality, to cover for a cabin designed by people who apparently looked at gauges and buttons and decided these are unnecessary extravagances.
BiologyScience
The brain may not be a single organ after all
by Mike McRae
According to a recent investigation on mice by Stanford University researchers, there’s a case for treating parts of the brain as separate organs, each with very distinct embryological – and potentially evolutionary – origins.
CampervansAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Kia iCamper pumps serious versatility into all-electric tiny camping
by C.C. Weiss
When we took a look at the Wellhouse Kia iCamper, it was still under construction. Now, Wellhouse has completed the first iCamper and launched its take on all-electric PV5 van life. We'd say it's the most flexible, functional PV5 camper van yet.
MaterialsEngineering
Did duct tape just get even better? New super-adhesives suggest it did
by Etiido Uko
Few things are more annoying than an adhesive that won't stick. A strong contender, though, is one that refuses to let go when you no longer need it. Scientists have now created two adhesives that are super strong but can also break down on command.
ArchitectureEngineering
China's newest art museum reinvents infinity
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Suzhou, a historic city in eastern China, has just opened up the country's latest art exhibition space – and it's a spectacle for creatives, tourists, and architecture enthusiasts alike. This is the Bjarke Ingels Groups' first completed art museum.
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RVs and MotorhomesAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Toyota 4x4 micro-camper brings comfy living to the trusty Land Cruiser
by C.C. Weiss
It's never easy to pick out a favorite vehicle at the annual Caravan Salon, so we don't generally try. This year, though, the Bimobil EX 270 popped out as both the most visually arresting rig and the one in which we'd most like to escape.
CancerIllnesses and conditionsBody and Mind
Y chromosome loss could be the first sign of cancer
by Mike McRae
As far as our genetic library goes, the Y chromosome seems like a mere pamphlet. Just ask any cell with a pair of X chromosomes if it feels overly bothered by that trivial loss of DNA.
Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors
Modular pocket knife morphs into as much or as little blade as you need
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
We've featured loads of cool knives for the everyday carry community on here, but I haven't ever seen anything quite like this. It's a modular number that you can customize to handle whatever the day's going to throw at you.
Consumer TechTechnology
This 4K dashcam is basically an action cam for your car
by Utkarsh Sood
DDPAI is a Chinese company that offers close to 20 dashcam products – at least when you count the different listings on its website. The Z90 Master is the company's latest flagship dashcam and it comes in at $299. Here's our review.
Elsewhere
Rather than push out prints like a Polaroid or Instax, this DIY instant camera displays snaps on an E Ink screen within a reusable cartridge.
Photo: Strange Inventions Lab
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