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World's first undersea data center powered by offshore wind is online
by Bronwyn Thompson
Just over seven months from completing phase one, Chinese engineers have switched on the first commercial underwater data center powered by offshore wind. What's more, it doesn't need freshwater and cuts land use by 90% compared with existing hubs.
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
365-sq-ft tiny house provides a compact but comfortable life on wheels
by Adam Williams
With its length of just 26 ft, the Maple strikes a nice balance between portability and comfort. The tiny house features a practical interior that would be a good fit as either a vacation home or a full-time residence.
Virtual RealityConsumer TechTechnology
Digital twin system lets you virtually visit your greenhouse
by Omar Kardoudi
Binghamton engineers have built a VR digital twin that lets you walk a greenhouse in real time via IoT sensors – offering new possibilities for elderly farmers, people with limited mobility, and the future of precision agriculture.
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BicyclesTransport
Wild recumbent e-trike uses a telescoping carbon body
by Ben Coxworth
As it is, a recumbent trike is something that may already get you noticed. Add tilting wheels, and it'll draw even more attention. But with its telescoping carbon-fiber-tube body, the Allroadracer TriX is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.
AutomotiveTransport
Hummer X 4x4 concept adapts to owner's whims via flex fabrication
by Simon Heptinstall
General Motors has unveiled a radical electric Hummer concept with interchangeable parts, dash screen stacking system and drone-assisted navigation. It even has a new 3D-printing-style production system.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Storage-packed tiny house minimizes compromises for full-time living
by Adam Williams
Downsizing to a tiny house always involves compromises, but the Coolangatta 8.4 aims to minimize them with a storage-packed and flexible interior that's well suited to full-time living, on or off-grid.
Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Slick pod camper solves micro-camping's biggest problem
by C.C. Weiss
Small camping trailers are great for a lot of reasons, but they usually fall very short on one highly critical spec: a bathroom. The latest Encore ROG trailer solves the bathroom issue in a rather bold way, and it's a much better small camper for it.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Tiny triangular cabin perches off a slope in Ecuador's cloud forest
by Bridget Borgobello
A compact elevated shelter by Baquio Arquitectura has been installed on the slopes in Ecuador’s Chocó cloud forest. Dubbed Casa 6-3, the project is a tiny timber retreat with a lightweight footprint, overlooking the surrounding mountains.
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AstronomyScience
Supermassive black holes could be prolific planet-making machines
by Mike McRae
A recent analysis by a team of researchers from Poland and the US points to a surprising new method for world-building, one that could generate some of the largest populations of planets in the Universe.
ArchaeologyScience
This sticky substance could be a rare example of Neanderthal medicine
by Sanket Mungase
Neanderthals used tar extracted from birch tree bark as a glue to haft their tools, according to previous research. It now appears this dark, sticky substance may have had multiple applications.
ADHD & AutismBrain HealthBody and Mind
Simple urine test shifts autism diagnosis from behavior to biology
by Bronwyn Thompson
Researchers have developed a urine-based screening tool that may help identify individuals who are most likely to later receive an autism diagnosis. It potentially opens the door to earlier, more accessible assessment and support networks.
Society & CommunityWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
Forever chemicals may change when they enter your body. Here's what we know.
by The Conversation
By following the journey of how PFAS move into the bodies of living things – including people – scientists like me are working to improve safety recommendations and usage guidelines for these chemicals.
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