Features of the week
EnergyEngineering
A fraction of world's seawater could meet energy needs for generations
by Etiido Uko
“Under the sea, Darling it’s better, Take it from me!” sang the crab in The Little Mermaid, and he may be right. Scientists say 0.1% of the world’s seawater has enough critical elements to last 50,000 years, and are now exploring their extraction.
CampervansAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Adorable Kia iCamper van loads up on adaptable versatility
by C.C. Weiss
Wellhouse Leisure is one of the world's preeminent crafters of both electric and tiny camper vans, and it combines those talents to craft the most versatile Kia PV5 mini-camper so far. Its iCamper rearranges in ways other PV5 electric campers don't.
EnvironmentScienceRefractor: Science & Health
Sinkholes saved these endangered trees – then trapped them there
by Bronwyn Thompson
Huge sinkholes in nature have traditionally been viewed as a win for biodiversity, protecting plants that would otherwise be exposed to environmental stressors above ground. However, a new genetic study indicates they are an evolutionary death trap.
AircraftTransport
In photos: High-flying insanity at the 2026 Farnborough Air Show
by David Szondy
The Farnborough International Airshow in the UK is one of the world's premier aerospace events, where major industry announcements and billion-dollar deals are as common as muffins. New Atlas is on the ground at this year's record-breaking event.
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Top Stories: Transport
Range Rover reinvents itself with different style of electric vehicle
by Simon Heptinstall
Range Rover has revealed the first glimpse of its new GT, the most car-like model in the brand's history. The sleek electric crossover previews the next generation of Range Rover design, with a focus on long-distance luxury and refinement.
Tern's HSD Gen 3 cargo ebike offers heavy hauling in a compact form
by Monica J. White
Tern’s third-gen HSD compact cargo ebike adds a stronger 419-lb-rated frame, Bosch Gen 5 power, automatic-shifting options, family accessories and vertical storage, while staying shorter than a regular bike.
Harley's all-new motorcycle is going to divide opinions big time
by Utkarsh Sood
At $17,999, Harley has packaged the attitude of a custom bobber with the proven Softail platform on the Deadwood, creating one of the more compelling factory-built cruisers in its lineup. Love or hate Harley, this will certainly get people talking!
$15K electric 'LUV' promises to park and drive itself home
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Chip Motors, a new EV startup out of Miami, is betting that more people will choose a right-sized family vehicle for everyday trips in and around their neighborhoods. That includes trips without anyone in the car.
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Top stories: Body & Mind
Super-agers share traits linked to living healthier for longer
by Bronwyn Thompson
Blue Zone residents around the globe have become famous for having remarkable life expectancies, on average. Not only that, they live healthier for longer. Could their personalities be influencing health markers in these super-agers?
Daylight saving could affect your risk of developing eye disease
by Mike McRae
Following studies suggesting sleep disruptions may put us at greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new investigation has found evidence of a jump in retinal vascular diseases in the wake of daylight saving changes.
'Smart' dressing made from plants delivers antibiotics before infections take hold
by Kerry Taylor-Smith
A sustainable, plant-based wound dressing that delivers antibiotics before infection spreads could offer a greener and more efficient alternative to conventional wound care.
New wave of skincare has a powerful ingredient – the immune system
by The Conversation
Skincare's next big leap may come from harnessing the skin's own immune defenses. Researchers say understanding how immune cells regulate inflammation and repair could transform treatments for acne, eczema, psoriasis and healthy aging.
Top Stories: Outdoor
Panoramic motorized PHEV camping trailer axes smart RV pricing
by C.C. Weiss
The new Aboard T4 smart trailer looks to squeeze all the motorized convenience and glamping comfort for which the high-tech RV vanguard has become known into a much smaller than average base price. Whether it's successful remains to be seen.
Portable stove doubles as a camp furnace with cozy viewable flame
by Maryna Holovnova
A camping stove is arguably one of the most important pieces of outdoor equipment. The compact Pyronex stove also doubles as a heater and lantern and helps protect the flame from the wind with its fully enclosed design.
Extra-wide tiny house puts a terrace up top and sleeps five inside
by Adam Williams
Though it only has a compact footprint, this tiny house expands its living area significantly with a rooftop terrace. Inside, it features a space-saving layout that's packed with storage and sleeps five.
5-day dog tracker jumps on Starlink when cell signal fails
by Monica J. White
The Fi Ultra adds T-Satellite with Starlink to a rugged GPS dog tracker, promising live location updates beyond cell coverage, plus sound-and-vibration recall cues, waterproofing and up to five days of battery life.
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Top Stories: Technology
Wonderfully oddball music app turns virtual physics into sounds
by Simon Heptinstall
Created by a former Google engineer, Anukari abandons conventional audio synthesis in favor of a virtual physics world where collisions, vibrations and kinetic energy become music in real time using GPU processing.
OpenAI launches Codex Micro hardware for AI coding
by Etiido Uko
OpenAI, the AI lab that brought us ChatGPT, which simultaneously evoked awe, fear, and fascination when it first launched in 2023, has released its first-ever hardware product, a $230 mini-keyboard that’s designed to enhance users’ workflow.
RGB laser projector beams wall-filling 4K imagery from just inches away
by Monica J. White
Hisense’s PX4 Pro 4K ultra-short-throw projector features daylight-bright triple-laser color, Dolby/IMAX cinema support, streaming entertainment and premium gaming, and built-in Devialet-tuned audio for under $4,000.
Oukitel WP68 Air and WP500 Ultra rugged phone review
by Joe Salas
Oukitel’s WP68 Air and WP500 Ultra: giant batteries disguised as rugged phones. One has IR night vision and the other a proper thermal camera. Also, one of them nearly tempted me away from my Galaxy S22.
Top Stories: Science
1.7 million planned satellites to have ‘devastating’ impact on astronomy
by Chris Young
For the first time, a European Southern Observatory (ESO) study has quantified the threat to astronomy posed by a large number of highly reflective satellites planned to launch in the coming years.
Microbe can turn into a "supergiant" cannibal (and we're not sure why)
by Jay Kakade
A newly described single-celled protist can metamorphose into much larger “supergiants” that shift their shape, alter their movement, and begin hunting and eating their own genetically identical relatives.
The 'Girl Dad Effect': Is Bandit Heeler the perfect partner?
by Kerry Taylor-Smith
According to new research from Rutgers University, being a 'girl dad' might just make Bandit the ideal partner. It turns out that having daughters can transform fathers in ways that strengthen their romantic relationships.
Mount Etna may be like no other volcano on Earth
by Pranjal Malewar
Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, has always been a geological puzzle. The Sicilian volcano has erupted several times a year, and glassy peaks of over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) have fascinated scientists for decades.
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