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World-first nuclear reactor delivery by US Air Force
by David Szondy
In a world first, the US Department of Defense (aka the Department of War) airlifted a complete 5-MW nuclear reactor using a C-17 Globemaster III transport from March Air Reserve Base, California to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for assembly and operation.
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Highlights
Affordable tiny house is designed for families with children
by Adam Williams
Downsizing can be difficult enough for a couple, but doing it with kids in tow is another challenge entirely. The Zenith tiny house has been designed to tackle this issue head-on with an extra-wide layout and a surprisingly affordable price.
Microsoft's 10,000-year data storage tech works with kitchenware glass
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Microsoft has been perfecting a high-density storage technology that uses glass and ensures it stays intact for millennia. A breakthrough in how it writes data allows for the use of cheaply available borosilicate glass.
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Review: 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is over-the-top insane
by Aaron Turpen
A few years ago, I said the Dodge Durango SRT would cause parents at the school dropoff to question their life choices. Well, SRT drivers can now question their life choices as the 700+ HP (515+ kW) Hellcat model outsqueals them.
Dream control makes the leap from sci-fi to science
by Michael Franco
Researchers have shown they can achieve some control over what people are dreaming, bringing a theme that has been frequently explored in the sci-fi and horror genres off the screen and into the lab. Puzzle-solving was at the heart of the research.
Volkswagen's new camper van is a blank canvas for RV brilliance
by C.C. Weiss
Volkswagen is giving UK conversion companies a shortcut for creating new campers. Its Multivan Camper comes with a pop-up roof, an available plug-in hybrid, a cockpit, a few other basics and a whole lot of nothing else.
Space-saving tiny house packs big living into just 23 ft
by Adam Williams
The first thing you'll notice about the Artista is its modern appearance. However, there's more to this tiny house than just looks, and it includes a well-designed interior layout that maximizes its small footprint.
Rugged hybrid phone is built for extreme conditions – and gloves
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
HMD's new phone is purpose-built for military personnel, law enforcement agents, first responders, and infrastructure operators who find themselves in super hot or cold environments on the job. It's all about essential features for tough conditions.
Mazda may have found the apex in ICE design with the Skyactiv-Z
by Aaron Turpen
Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv designs.
Exploding rounds turn Apache attack copter into a drone hunter
by David Szondy
The US Army is turning its AH-64 Apache attack helicopter into a drone hunter thanks to a new 30-mm round for its M230 chain-gun that can take out Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) using a proximity fuse that unleashes a blast of high-velocity shrapnel.
Elsewhere
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