Headliner
Humans in space: Are astronauts obsolete?
by David Szondy
The Artemis II mission, which will return US astronauts to lunar space, has run into problems that have critics demanding NASA remove the crew from the flight for safety reasons. The bigger question is, why do we have astronauts at all?
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Highlights
Oral bacteria may signal metabolic health and even contribute to obesity
by Chelsea Haney
New research shows that people with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome. The study turns our attention to the mouth as a signal of metabolic health in a shift that challenges long-held assumptions about where obesity-related biomarkers can be measured.
Wingcube camper pod mushrooms into double-bedroom platform tent
by C.C. Weiss
One of the more out-there concepts from CMT 2026, the Wingcube is a unique style of trailerable camping pod. It folds up into a slim cube that tows comfortably on narrow roads, then more than triples its packed size into an indoor/outdoor base camp.
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Towed defense platform protects cargo ships from drone attacks
by David Szondy
DARPA and Raytheon have teamed up to tackle a growing threat to commercial and logistical shipping: attacks by drones. The Pulling Guard project aims to develop a towed platform that trails behind ships, providing detection and countermeasure capabilities.
Just a few daily cups of coffee or tea linked to lower dementia risk
by Michael Franco
After an analysis of data from over 131,000 people, researchers found that drinking coffee and tea daily seems to guard against the development of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive decline - caffeine may be the key protective compound.
Cheaper Suzuki V-Strom lookalike ADV bike heads to the US
by Utkarsh Sood
You may have forgotten that the once Italian moto brand Morbidelli was still around. Well, it is, and under QJMotor’s Chinese leadership, it has been on an upswing of sorts. Now, it looks like it's headed to America… with two exciting adventure bikes.
Flame-treated sunscreen keeps the zinc but cuts the smeary white look
by Michael Franco
Zinc oxide remains one of the best forms of sun protection thanks to its ability to block both UVB and UVA rays. However, few really appreciate its thick white look – except, maybe, lifeguards in the '80s. UCLA researchers believe they have a solution.
KTM had a terrible 2025: Revenue down by 46%, sales by 28%
by Utkarsh Sood
The KTM saga is perhaps one of the most intriguing stories we’ve seen unfold in the automotive world in recent times. It’s been a relentless rollercoaster, and just when we thought things were nearing normalcy, another bump appears.
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🛩 Pilot lands on a train traveling at 120 km/h, then performs vertical pull take-off.
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