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Comedy Wildlife Awards spark much-needed joy in nature

Comedy Wildlife Awards spark much-needed joy in nature

by Bronwyn Thompson

This year, more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries were judged in one of the most enjoyable photo competitions on the calendar. And here we present a snapshot of the 40 images that made the shortlist, with winners announced in December.
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Impossibly tiny Swiss motor looks like anything but
RoboticsEngineering

Impossibly tiny Swiss motor looks like anything but

by Ben Coxworth

If you've already designed a soft-bodied robot, it kind of defeats the purpose if you just go and stick a rigid motor inside of it. That's why Swiss scientists have created a motor that takes the form of a thin, flexible fiber.
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Three shipping containers transformed into one luxurious home
ArchitectureEngineering

Three shipping containers transformed into one luxurious home

by Adam Williams

This recent example of shipping container-based architecture is a lot more comfortable than most. It involved transforming three of them into a spacious home complete with a rooftop terrace and even a sauna.
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The 2026 CFMOTO SR-S750: Riding China's attempt at a Japanese sportsbike
MotorcyclesTransport

The 2026 CFMOTO SR-S750: Riding China's attempt at a Japanese sportsbike

by Boris Mihailovic

I was set to hate it. I felt I had to. It was made in China, and while I think CFMoto, on general principles, makes pretty good bikes, what business does it have attempting an in-line four?
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Google Japan puts 116 keys on conveyor belts because typing was too easy
Technology

Google Japan puts 116 keys on conveyor belts because typing was too easy

by Monica J. White

Google Japan's latest Gboard experiment puts 116 keys on four moving conveyor belts, bringing letters to your fingers instead of the other way around – and yes, it may be ridiculous, but it does actually work.
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Mounjaro plus experimental drug dramatically boosts weight loss
ObesityIllnesses and conditionsBody and Mind

Mounjaro plus experimental drug dramatically boosts weight loss

by Mike McRae

Using both the popular weight-loss medication tirzepatide with another hormone mimic may boost the popular drug's effectiveness, according to the results of a recent clinical trial. Essentially, it means greater weight loss than using only Mounjaro.
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Next-gen hopping robot is the smart flea we didn't know we needed
RoboticsEngineering

Next-gen hopping robot is the smart flea we didn't know we needed

by Maryna Holovnova

A new tiny robot called DirectHop costs less than a cup of coffee and weighs about as much as a paper clip. Inspired by fleas, it can jump up stairs, recover from bad landings, and explore places that larger machines can’t reach.
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Triumph shrinks its iconic Bonneville to a 400
MotorcyclesTransport

Triumph shrinks its iconic Bonneville to a 400

by Utkarsh Sood

The Triumph Bonneville 400 is the sort of motorcycle that makes you wonder why Triumph didn't build it years ago and why, once you look at it, nobody else thought of doing exactly this. Well, Triumph finally built one.
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Slim under-bed cooler makes in-car camping far more convenient
GearOutdoors

Slim under-bed cooler makes in-car camping far more convenient

by C.C. Weiss

A deployable bed atop folded rear vehicle seats makes comfortable place to camp. But a big cooler can really crash and burn the party. Hele presents a creative solution: a dual-zone cooler that's slimmed and flattened enough to store under the bed.
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MIT’s drone brain neutralizes hazards in disaster zones
DronesConsumer TechTechnology

MIT’s drone brain neutralizes hazards in disaster zones

by Omar Kardoudi

MIT’s SANDO navigation system creates a time-aware safety corridor around moving hazards, helping drones avoid collisions while flying through unfamiliar terrain without a prior map. It could be useful for search and rescue, mine exploration, and more.
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Elsewhere

A quick look at one of "a growing network of mega science facilities across China studying everything from subatomic particles to deep space." The High Energy Photon Source reportedly "allows researchers to see deep inside materials and biological samples, even as reactions unfold."

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