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A fraction of world's seawater could meet energy needs for generations

A fraction of world's seawater could meet energy needs for generations

by Etiido Uko

“Under the sea, Darling it’s better, Take it from me!” sang the crab in The Little Mermaid, and he may be right. Scientists say 0.1% of the world’s seawater has enough critical elements to last 50,000 years, and are now exploring their extraction.

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MotorcyclesTransport

Stark Future launches Varg "Factory Edition" off-road e-motos

by Utkarsh Sood

Just when you thought Stark Future couldn’t possibly outdo its Varg MX and EX off-road electric motorcycles, it goes on to launch limited-edition “Factory-edition” versions of the two fitted with all the bells and whistles you could have asked for.

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Mount Etna may be like no other volcano on Earth

by Pranjal Malewar

Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, has always been a geological puzzle. The Sicilian volcano has erupted several times a year, and glassy peaks of over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) have fascinated scientists for decades.

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Oukitel WP68 Air and WP500 Ultra rugged phone review

by Joe Salas

Oukitel’s WP68 Air and WP500 Ultra: giant batteries disguised as rugged phones. One has IR night vision and the other a proper thermal camera. Also, one of them nearly tempted me away from my Galaxy S22.

AI and HumanoidsTechnology

Generative Bionics' smart robot skin prevents collisions

by Omar Kardoudi

Italian startup Generative Bionics unveils Gene.01, a humanoid robot with sensor-packed skin that feels people approaching and adjusts before contact, aiming to make human-robot collaboration safer on factory floors.

AutomotiveTransport

Beyond 1,500 hp: Why the Denza Z isn’t just another Porsche 911 clone

by Utkarsh Sood

The Porsche 911 is an unofficial benchmark for Chinese carmakers. There's a new sleek EV with a similar silhouette every few months. But unlike other lookalikes, the Denza Z comes with a spec sheet that suggests there's more than meets the eye.

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Super-agers share traits linked to living healthier for longer

by Bronwyn Thompson

Blue Zone residents around the globe have become famous for having remarkable life expectancies, on average. Not only that, they live healthier for longer. Could their personalities be influencing health markers in these super-agers?

Outdoors

5-day dog tracker jumps on Starlink when cell signal fails

by Monica J. White

The Fi Ultra adds T-Satellite with Starlink to a rugged GPS dog tracker, promising live location updates beyond cell coverage, plus sound-and-vibration recall cues, waterproofing and up to five days of battery life.

BicyclesTransport

Savvy cycling components flatten your bike for indoor storage

by Shirl Leigh

Trying to maneuver a bike through indoor spaces necessitates angling the handlebars around doorframes and other obstacles. One solution to that problem may come from Flatbike, which offers two components that aid cyclists in flattening a bicycle.

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MotorcyclesTransport

High-value CFMoto adventure tourer smooths ride with smart suspension

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

CFMoto got mile-munching adventure seekers drooling last year when it revealed the 800MT-ES, which combined a punchy parallel-twin mill with a raft of riding aids. It's finally rolling out, starting with the UK – at an awfully compelling price.

Consumer TechTechnology

Skullcandy's new over-ears bring Bose sound to bassheads on a budget

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Skullcandy says it's pulled out all the stops in developing its latest pair of over-ear headphones, and it even asked Bose for a helping hand. The Crusher 1080 ANC features Bose's audio engine and noise canceling tech, alongside immense bass.

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'Dopamine apps' let people fake order food and shop online

by The Conversation

It sounds like harmless fun, letting users “buy” food, clothes or other products with no real-world cost, since most of these apps are free. But even when an app or website costs you nothing, they help advertisers better target you in real life.

Elsewhere

Battery packing humanoid workers no longer need to stop for a recharge, as Shanghai Electric showcases a bipedal robot with a "dual-battery hot-swap design that allows continuous operation" at WAIC 2026.

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