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World's first 100% electric hydrofoil pilot boat hits the water
by David Szondy
Artemis Technologies has launched its latest take on the electric-propelled hydrofoil with its EF-12, which is billed as the world's first 100% electric, zero-emissions hydrofoil pilot boat designed to make transporting ships' pilots greener and safer.
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
Extra-wide tiny house is built for comfortable family living
by Adam Williams
Downsizing is all well and good, but a family living on top of each other is bound to get old fast. The Old Man Pine addresses this with a spacious and well-thought-out layout that's a good fit for full-time family living.
MotorcyclesTransport
The FTN Streetdog XR nails the retro e-moto formula
by Utkarsh Sood
Where most e-motorcycles lean heavily into futuristic bodywork, angular plastics, and spaceship aesthetics, FTN Motion has gone the opposite way. The XR wears its retro influences proudly, with a long, flat bench seat and minimalist tubular frame.
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Technology
The human eye may hold the fix for self-driving cars
by Maryna Holovnova
As advanced as modern cameras are, they still struggle with mixed lighting conditions. New technology can adapt to changing light faster than the human eye, potentially making self-driving cars safer and even serving as a visual aid in the future.
BicyclesTransport
SUV e-bike conquers all kinds of terrain with a powerful DJI motor
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Amflow's versatile new ebike breaks out of the brand's eMTB comfort zone. The TL Carbon does everything from city commutes to loaded touring to trail riding, with plenty of power and functionality packed into a lightweight build.
3D PrintingManufacturingEngineering
3D-printed origami eliminates huge costs of manufacturing molds
by Shirl Leigh
Origami, the Japanese art of folding flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional figures, is the creative spark behind a new hybrid 3D printing technique. It allows structures to be created without molds, which fold into shape once printed.
MilitaryEngineering
US Navy develops portable DNA test to ID bioweapons in the field
by David Szondy
The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed new portable field devices that will allow soldiers to identify unknown biological threats, including bioengineered ones, based on RNA and DNA analysis, in under half an hour.
PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology
Tiny retro camera puts flip-screen lo-fi selfies on your keychain
by Monica J. White
Yashica’s Funtastic Keychain Camera brings lo-fi photography into your everyday carry universe, with a flip-up selfie screen, 1-MP sensor, microSD storage, collectible designs, and a sub-US$30 price for intentionally imperfect snaps.
MotorcyclesTransport
You're going to want this army-only-spec electric enduro
by Utkarsh Sood
The Wolfstorm comes from Kyiv-based USC, which specializes in military equipment. Thanks to its near-zero heat signature and zero sound, it looks like the perfect tactical motorcycle for military use. But could we see it made available to the public?
MarineTransport
Are these wind-powered cargo sailboats the future of green shipping?
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
French upstart Vela Transport hopes to cut shipping emissions by 99% with its marine logistics service. It'll use wind power to propel custom sailboats across the Atlantic Ocean with palletized cargo on board, negating the need for fossil fuels.
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Aging WellWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
'Longevity diet' puts an amino acid in the spotlight as key to healthy aging
by Bronwyn Thompson
A modified diet that takes cues from the Mediterranean model has the potential to promote healthier aging, with scientists using a large dataset from human records and combining it with an animal study to work out just why this could be.
Diet & NutritionWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
Massive study upends what we believe about vitamin D, calcium and fractures
by The Conversation
If weak bones increase the risk of fractures, surely taking more calcium and vitamin D should help keep bones strong. But a major new study suggests the reality may be far more uncertain.
SleepWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
The truth about melatonin from a sleep medicine expert
by The Conversation
Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in the US – continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety. A pediatrician and sleep medicine doctor weighs in.
Aging WellWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
Want to live longer? Then put aside two hours a week for this
by The Conversation
Strength training has long been seen as something you mainly do to build muscle or look good. But a new study adds to a growing body of evidence that shows lifting weights does far more than change how we look. It may help us live longer.
Elsewhere
This docuseries follows actor Keanu Reeves' motorcycle company as it embarks on a journey into the world of professional racing. Catch it this July on Samsung TV Network.
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