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State-of-the-art camper turns Ram truck into ultramodern mobile suite
by C.C. Weiss
Alaskan Campers opens a new chapter with the launch of its HS 640 hardshell camper. The new composite RV is a lightweight, premium tiny abode optimized with components from some of the most respected suppliers in the industry.
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Space SystemsEngineering
World's first commercial nuclear-powered payload now in orbit
by David Szondy
City Labs has launched the world's first commercial satellite carrying a nuclear-powered payload into orbit. Lofted atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability (BOHR) CubeSat is designed to demonstrate using tritium as an energy source.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
26-ft-long tiny house is surprisingly spacious inside
by Adam Williams
Though it only has a length of 26 ft, the White Pine uses an increased width and open design to provide an interior that's more spacious than you'd expect. It contains a large living area and kitchen, plus two easily accessed loft bedrooms.
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BicyclesTransport
Space-frame folding bike is a thing of cushy, elongated beauty
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
A South Korea-based upstart wants to build you a folding bicycle like you've never seen before. Your eye will naturally be drawn to its stunning frame, but there's a lot more to this work of art on wheels. Meet the Tetra.
ArchitectureEngineering
Stunning rammed-earth library conforms to Badlands topography
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
America's 250th anniversary saw the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. The project is both a fitting tribute to the nation's 26th president and a masterclass in sustainable architecture.
Consumer TechTechnology
Great sound, dumb display, fair price: Sound Blaster GS5 review
by Joe Salas
Creative's Sound Blaster GS5 is an inexpensive "gaming" soundbar with surprisingly big sound (hello SuperWide!), and just enough annoying quirks to remind you how cheap it is.
AutomotiveTransport
Bentley's finally making its first EV
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Bentley is at last expanding its lineup of luxury vehicles with its first EV – the Torcal. We only have the name and a glimpse of its rear end for now, and we'll get a proper look at it this September.
Consumer TechTechnology
Review: Fridge smart planner doubles as ultra-slim kitchen media center
by Bronwyn Thompson
Whether you're living solo and constantly battling food spoiling in the fridge, or have a household of humans to organize on a daily basis, this smart fridge calendar and planner might be able to make life that bit easier.
Around The HomeConsumer TechTechnology
Split-handle Japanese chef's knife is a work of art with serious edge
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
If you're looking for a knife that's more than just a kitchen tool, the Tsuki is worth a look. Crafted in Japan, the Tsuki from Yebisu Yaiba will have you admiring its beauty even when it isn't slicing smoothly through ingredients.
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Diet & NutritionWellness and Healthy LivingBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health
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.
BiologyScienceRefractor: Science & Health
Our evolution from the ocean may not have happened as we thought
by Toluwalogo Niji-Olawepo
It's been accepted that the life cycle of an ancient aquatic relative – an extinct group of crocodile-like predators – echoed that of modern amphibians, complete with a tadpole phase. A new study throws that picture into doubt.
Society & CommunityWellness and Healthy LivingBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health
Cannibalism isn't as smart as it sounds
by Mike McRae
According to University of Wrocław psychologist Michal Misiak and evolutionary biologist Petr Tureček from Charles University in Prague, regular acts of cannibalism aren't worth the risk of societal collapse.
Imaging & DiagnosticsMedical InnovationsBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health
One blood group is more at risk of type 2 diabetes
by Pranjal Malewar
A team of researchers in China has sifted through the noise in what amounts to the most comprehensive review yet, and the results are both sobering and intriguing.
Infectious DiseasesIllnesses and conditionsBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health
The viruses that pose the greatest risk to humanity
by The Conversation
Thousands of RNA virus species have been identified, and there may be millions, but only 239 infect humans. Scientists have now published a catalogue that helps other researchers – as well as all of us – pinpoint the riskiest ones.
Elsewhere
Most people enjoy listening to music, but at what age do children begin to dance? A fascinating new study demonstrates that babies as young as three months enjoy a good groove.
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