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Google's restoration of the mammoth Hangar One now complete
by Michael Franco
Google has finished restoring Hangar One, the historic airship hangar at Moffett Field that has defined the Silicon Valley skyline since 1933. Here's the story of how it was saved, why Google got involved, and what comes next.
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MotorcyclesTransport
Ducati's most extreme road-legal moto weighs 368 lb and pushes out 228-hp
by Utkarsh Sood
A century in the making, and still chasing the impossible – Ducati has never been one to regard conventional limits. With the Superleggera V4 Centenario, the Italian marque isn’t just nudging the boundaries of performance; it is breaking them.
Virtual RealityConsumer TechTechnology
Fingertip blanching used to put virtual touch panels on real-world walls
by Ben Coxworth
You know how your fingertip flushes white when you press it against a hard surface? Well, scientists have now used that phenomenon to place augmented reality (AR) touch panels on real-world surfaces such as walls and desks.
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ArchitectureEngineering
Automated wall breathes literal life into ambitious architecture
by Shirl Leigh
Vertical living green walls comprised of live plants are a natural energy-saving method for improving indoor air quality and enhancing interior design, but they're hampered by inconsistent performance. That's where the VertINGreen system comes in.
Around The HomeConsumer TechTechnology
Review: This $350 ergonomic office chair made me ditch my own chair
by Utkarsh Sood
For $349.99, the C300 Pro offers an exceptional value for money. It's well-built, good-looking, comfortable, and most importantly, packed with all the features you’d want out of an office chair.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
This 20-ft-long tiny house is more practical than you might expect
by Adam Williams
This tiny house performs some downsizing magic to fit a surprisingly practical interior into its tight dimensions. Named the Espresso, it sleeps up to two people in comfort, plus it has a little space for guests.
MilitaryEngineering
Airbus "Bird of Prey" interceptor drone makes catch on first flight
by David Szondy
Like an overachieving fledgling falcon, on its inaugural flight an Airbus "Bird of Prey" interceptor drone took out a medium-sized suicide drone using a Fraknkenberg Mark I mini-missile during a demonstration on March 30, 2026 in northern Germany.
ArchitectureEngineering
Sea sponge inspires tower rising to supertall height in North America
by Adam Williams
This remarkable skyscraper draws inspiration from the most unexpected of sources: sea sponges. The ambitious building will rise to a supertall height and be topped by a publicly accessible tree-filled park.
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