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Printable 'smart' clothing cools its wearer and generates electricity

by Etiido Uko

Even though clothing is a fundamental human need, it doesn't seem to be advancing as rapidly as many others. Scientists have now created a textile that can cool, detect movement, and generate electricity without external systems or multiple layers.

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MaterialsEngineering

3D-printed Martian mud homes look critical for life beyond Earth

by Etiido Uko

Humankind's colonization of Mars is approaching, and with it will come self-sustaining biospheres, autonomous rovers, and, perhaps, mud houses. Scientists have created a recipe for 3D-printing houses on Mars using Martian sand, yeast, and gelatin.

AutomotiveTransport

Bentley's Torcal EV is its quickest car ever, with a polarizing design

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Bentley revealed back in July that it was working on its first electric car, and you can finally get a good look at the thing. The Torcal SUV features a fastback profile and a radically different front fascia than other vehicles from the stable.

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Review: World's smallest smart telescope is a $400 surprise package

by Bronwyn Thompson

Smart technology is revolutionizing how we see and capture the world around us, as well as how we peer into the universe – without needing to be an experienced stargazer to do so. But for this mini telescope you'll need patience for the payoff.

RoboticsEngineering

FDA-cleared exoskeleton puts spinal-cord patients back on their feet

by Omar Kardoudi

Eve, an exoskeleton by the French company Wandercraft, lets people with spinal-cord injuries stand and walk hands-free at home, no crutches or walker needed, so they can cook, open doors, and move on their own.

DronesConsumer TechTechnology

Bird-inspired drone relies on sense of touch to firmly grasp branches

by Maryna Holovnova

Researchers continue to draw inspiration from the animal world for their projects. This new drone can land on a tree branch just like a bird. Equipped with special tactile sensors, it can literally feel its way to a safe landing.

ArchitectureEngineering

Bugatti is adding a $650 million residential tower to Miami's skyline

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

If you're a wealthy automotive enthusiast who enjoys their time in Miami, this might be your next preferred parking spot. Bugatti Residences Miami will feature 183 luxury apartments on the Miami River waterfront, and is launching next year.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Single-level tiny house creates spacious cottage living on wheels

by Adam Williams

This spacious park model "tiny house" really isn't so tiny. Instead, it provides an experience closer to a small cottage on wheels, with a large porch and an open, light-filled interior arranged entirely on one level.

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ArchitectureEngineering

Apple's new music venue is actually a giant high-tech recording studio

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Apple's latest innovation is a live concert venue unlike any other. Located in a decommissioned coal-fired power plant, the new space doubles as a recording and broadcasting studio – complete with a spatial audio setup.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Living large while going small: Top 10 luxury tiny houses

by Adam Williams

Tiny houses are often small and humble, but downsizing doesn't always have to mean roughing it. We've picked 10 examples of luxurious tiny houses that showcase just how comfortable small living can get.

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"In this facility, no one touches the lettuce from the time it is sown, grown and packaged, until it ends up on the store shelf and is finally opened by the customer at home in their kitchen." Our North American Editor Ben Coxworth has found a vegetable production facility in Norway that's completely automated – a sign of things to come?

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3D-printed Martian mud homes look critical for life beyond Earth

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