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MilitaryEngineering
New Army smokescreen blocks radar tracking, infrared and more
by David Szondy
Hiding on the battlefield is becoming easier as the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center tests a new smokescreen designed to shield soldiers from visual inspection, night vision, infrared sensors, and radar beams.
AircraftTransport
Virgin Galactic's new rocket plane revives its bid for a space airline
by Omar Kardoudi
Virgin Galactic hasn't flown anyone to space since 2024. On Wednesday it finally showed off the spaceship it hopes will change that. Called Apeiron, it is designed to carry six passengers to the edge of space twice a week, for more than 500 missions.
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Good ThinkingTechnology
'Ultrasound tube' levitates matter from one end to the other
by Etiido Uko
If the Incredible Hulk ever came to the real world, the only thing that could hold him, going by the movies, is a sonic cage. Scientists have shown a similar concept with an ultrasonic tube that can physically hold and guide matter through the air.
MarineTransport
World’s largest electric ferry enters service in South America
by Simon Heptinstall
A 426-ft aluminum catamaran ferry with a 43-MWh battery has completed its maiden voyage in South America, showing that zero-emission propulsion is ready to handle heavy-duty commercial maritime routes anywhere in the world.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Extra-wide tiny house embraces spacious loft-free living
by Adam Williams
A lot of tiny houses try to cram as much as possible into their compact frame. The Wildflower uses its available space to prioritize a roomy and open layout for two that's more like an apartment on wheels.
AutomotiveTransport
Clever auto kit turns cars into emissions vacuums
by Omar Kardoudi
Cars are a big reason city air is so grimy. Now a team of Korean researchers has built hardware into parts ordinary cars already have, scrubbing roadside air through an electrostatic grille as you drive and catching brake dust right at the wheels.
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MaterialsEngineering
Bacteria binds sand into building-grade cement
by Maryna Holovnova
What if sandcastles could last for decades? Researchers at ETH Zurich are trying to turn ordinary sand into a strong building material comparable to concrete by adding living bacteria to it.
Pickup CampersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Australian Ford Ranger Super Duty camper ignites envy throughout USA
by C.C. Weiss
The Ford Ranger Super Duty was purpose-developed in Australia for Australia, and we now have the first 4x4 micro-camping variant developed in Oz. Tommy Campers leverages the truck's strongman capabilities in adding a high-rising off-road canopy.
ComputingConsumer TechTechnology
'Production-boosting' mouse sports its own touchscreen
by Maryna Holovnova
Super Mouse is an interesting new take on the traditional computer mouse. It combines cursor control with the customizable shortcuts of a control pad in a single device, designed to improve your workflow.
Home EntertainmentConsumer TechTechnology
Rega's stripped-to-nothing turntable delivers hi-fi on a budget
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
British hi-fi brand Rega's released an entry-level turntable with two things I can get behind: a seriously minimalist design and a price point that's about half what you pay for the starter model from its popular Planar range.
MotorcyclesTransport
Electric motos don't have to be boring and cheap, says Italy
by Utkarsh Sood
The Italians know a thing or two about motorcycles. Now, a startup called Positive Motorcycles has popped up with an electric motorcycle of its own. It carries a fair share of Italian flair alongside a rather surprising “potential” price tag.
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With a regular ebike, if your battery drains to zero while you're out and about you can continue your journey on pedal power alone. But Rivian offshoot ALSO has created a next-gen ebike that operates on pedal-by-wire, which means there's no direct connection from the pedal to the rear wheel. So what happens when the TM-B’s battery runs out of juice? YouTuber Aaron Draczynski decided to find out.
