Headliner
First hydrogen helicopter just proved it can fly a real mission
by Omar Kardoudi
A modified Robinson R44 completed the first-ever hydrogen helicopter circuit flight in Quebec, Canada, clearing a key hurdle toward FAA and Transport Canada certification for zero-emission organ delivery aircraft.
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
Extra-wide tiny house skips loft bedroom for comfortable small living
by Adam Williams
Aging in a tiny house might not be easy if you have to contend with ladders and low ceilings, but with its extra-wide, primarily single-floor layout, the Rose has been designed from the ground (or wheels) up for long-term small living.
MotorcyclesTransport
250cc V-twin cruiser makes a lot of sense, but you'll likely never get one
by Utkarsh Sood
At the heart of the Hyosung GV250X is a 248.4cc liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin. Yup, you read that right – 248.4cc twin cylinder. This might just be the V-twin cruiser for beginner/entry-level riders!
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MaterialsEngineering
Bacteria-boosted 'living plastic' breaks down on command
by Etiido Uko
That plastic cup you tossed into a trash can is likely going to outlive your grandchildren. Organisms die, but, left alone, plastics are near indestructible. Scientists may have changed this by creating a living self-destructing plastic.
GearOutdoors
Radically rethought hydration pack is a 'masterpiece of minimalism'
by Ben Coxworth
According to the folks at Colorado-based RSVR Hydration, traditional hydration packs are basically backpacks with bags of water in them. The company's new pack is claimed to be different, however, in that it's made to be sleek and light.
Consumer TechTechnology
Slim power bank slides under a laptop for juice on the go
by Paul Ridden
Whether your laptop is your main source of income or you just use it for entertainment, running out of juice just when things get interesting can be a major annoyance. The Edge power bank has been designed to alleviate such things.
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ArchitectureEngineering
Vancouver community hub pairs exposed mass timber with ultra-green design
by Stefan Ionescu
Vancouver’s Marpole Community Centre unites mass timber, Passive House standards, and LEED Gold certification to create a sustainable hub that embraces the natural beauty of wood to create a warm, green space for the local community.
MotorcyclesTransport
Harley-Davidson may revive the 883 Sportster with a $10,000 price tag
by Utkarsh Sood
Harley-Davidson has unveiled its “Back to Bricks” business plan, with concrete details on a pair of upcoming motorcycles. One of them is the iconic 883 Sportster, which is all set to be resurrected four years after it was dropped from H-D’s portfolio.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Affordable tiny house squeezes two bedrooms into just 160 sq ft
by Adam Williams
With its modest length of 20 ft, the Tulsi doesn't have a whole lot of room for life's luxuries. Still, the tiny house manages to fit the essentials for downsizing into its compact towable frame – and does so at an affordable price.
Refractor: Science & Health
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AstronomyScience
JWST discovers a galaxy that doesn’t spin in the early Universe
by Mike McRae
Observations of a far-distant galaxy several times the size of the Milky Way reveal a surprising stillness overcoming the sea of early stars, suggesting mysterious forces brought its rotation to a rather rapid halt.
Mental HealthBrain HealthBody and Mind
Infections around pregnancy have a lasting effect on kids' mental health
by Chelsea Haney
Infections around the time of pregnancy may leave lasting marks on the developing brain of children. The new research adds to growing evidence that the immune environment during pregnancy may play a role in shaping long-term brain health.
EnvironmentScience
Record-breaking volcanic eruption somehow cleaned up its own pollution
by Mike McRae
Researchers have used satellite data to uncover evidence of methane breaking down above the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption, forcing scientists to rethink how methane actually cycles through the atmosphere.
BiologyScience
Plants may literally hear the sound of approaching rain, study finds
by The Conversation
Researchers at MIT have suggested that rice seeds can hear the sound of rain, according to a new study. MIT calls it “the first direct evidence that plant seeds and seedlings can sense sounds in nature”.
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