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Does the brain really make its own DMT? New study ignites debate
by Kayleigh Long
Does the brain really produce its own psychedelic “Spirit Molecule” to power our dream states and near-death experiences? A new study has sparked fresh debate over endogenous DMT, and its presence – or absence – in mammalian brains.
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KTM somehow goes even harder with its 1390 Super Duke RR streetfighter
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
As if its flagship naked motorcycle didn't already pose enough risk to life and limb, KTM's gone and upped the ante with a limited edition variant. Only 350 of these will be made for over $40,000 a pop.
Breakthrough Kia pop-up tiny camper van is even slicker than expected
by C.C. Weiss
Less than two months after teasing the first Kia PV5 pop-up camper van, Sussex Campervans has revealed its work. The camper looks even better than expected, offering a sleek, rustic layout with sleeping, cooking, dining and even toilet amenities.
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World-first eVTOL transition flight for Vertical Aerospace
by David Szondy
Vertical Aerospace has scored a world-first as its full-scale tilt-rotor eVTOL completed a two-way piloted transition between vertical helicopter mode and horizontal airplane mode during a single continuous flight while under regulatory oversight.
Honda's sporty compact EV includes simulated transmission sounds
by Simon Heptinstall
Honda has revealed intriguing details of forthcoming Super-One compact EV. Along with aggressive styling, up to 70 kW of motor power and a 200-mile city range, you can buckle up for an exciting simulated hot-hatch experience by hitting 'Boost.'
Forget scrubbing in the sink – this is a full-on shoe-washer and dryer
by Maryna Holovnova
Keeping shoes clean is neither easy nor particularly fun: hand scrubbing is ineffective, while regular washing machines are way too harsh. The Midishi M1 aims to make the process fully automated and quick, and it’s currently available on Kickstarter.
Surprisingly slim battery powers your fridge during hours-long outages
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Bluetti's stuffed a large-capacity home backup battery – designed specifically to keep your fridge running when the power goes out – into a compact shape that's easy to fit and forget right in your kitchen.
Shapeshifting camper van leaps beyond Swiss Army level
by C.C. Weiss
Plenty of camper vans boast multifunctional designs, but the Vanspeed Album takes it to new heights. What looks like an unassuming Sprinter camper is actually a transforming wonder, split into multipurpose zones that fold, drop, swivel and remove.
GoPro's new 8K Mission 1 camera is more than just an actioncam
by Utkarsh Sood
GoPro just stunned all of us by announcing a brand new line of action cameras. The Mission 1 won't replace the Hero lineup. Instead, it’s a new, parallel lineup that is aimed at pro creators who want to do more than just capture action in a jiffy.
Amazon's new Fire Stick HD is a no-brainer for frequent flyers
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Amazon's latest streaming device includes a handy feature that not only makes it a cinch to upgrade your old TV at home, but also to make long days on the road less of a drag. And it's just $35.
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World-first eVTOL transition flight for Vertical Aerospace
by David Szondy
Vertical Aerospace has scored a world-first as its full-scale tilt-rotor eVTOL completed a two-way piloted transition between vertical helicopter mode and horizontal airplane mode during a single continuous flight while under regulatory oversight.
Honda's sporty compact EV includes simulated transmission sounds
by Simon Heptinstall
Honda has revealed intriguing details of forthcoming Super-One compact EV. Along with aggressive styling, up to 70 kW of motor power and a 200-mile city range, you can buckle up for an exciting simulated hot-hatch experience by hitting 'Boost.'
Forget scrubbing in the sink – this is a full-on shoe-washer and dryer
by Maryna Holovnova
Keeping shoes clean is neither easy nor particularly fun: hand scrubbing is ineffective, while regular washing machines are way too harsh. The Midishi M1 aims to make the process fully automated and quick, and it’s currently available on Kickstarter.
Surprisingly slim battery powers your fridge during hours-long outages
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Bluetti's stuffed a large-capacity home backup battery – designed specifically to keep your fridge running when the power goes out – into a compact shape that's easy to fit and forget right in your kitchen.
Shapeshifting camper van leaps beyond Swiss Army level
by C.C. Weiss
Plenty of camper vans boast multifunctional designs, but the Vanspeed Album takes it to new heights. What looks like an unassuming Sprinter camper is actually a transforming wonder, split into multipurpose zones that fold, drop, swivel and remove.
GoPro's new 8K Mission 1 camera is more than just an actioncam
by Utkarsh Sood
GoPro just stunned all of us by announcing a brand new line of action cameras. The Mission 1 won't replace the Hero lineup. Instead, it’s a new, parallel lineup that is aimed at pro creators who want to do more than just capture action in a jiffy.
Amazon's new Fire Stick HD is a no-brainer for frequent flyers
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Amazon's latest streaming device includes a handy feature that not only makes it a cinch to upgrade your old TV at home, but also to make long days on the road less of a drag. And it's just $35.
Asteroid-mining microbes extract metal from rocks in space
by Ivan Farkas
Humanity may be one step closer to space-mining and cosmic self-sustainability, thanks to a secret, tiny weapon: microbes. Scientists recently used bacteria and fungi to extract precious metals from an asteroid in microgravity.
Low-protein diet shifts fat tissue into burn mode
by Michelle Falci
High-protein diets are often touted as a great way to lose weight. A new finding from a team of researchers, however, found that under certain conditions, mice on a low-protein diet converted energy-storing white fat to calorie-burning beige fat.
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