Headliner
Triple-threat WIG hydrofoil aircraft makes maiden flight
by David Szondy
One of the world’s most unusual aircraft has taken to the air in its first crewed flight. Regent Craft's Viceroy is an all-electric "seaglider" that combines a floating hull, wing-in-ground (WIG) effect technology, and hydrofoils into a single vehicle.
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
A-frame tiny house brings classic cabin charm to small living
by Adam Williams
With its lack of trailer, this A-frame tiny house isn't a good fit for nomads. The home trades ease of movement for a cozy and comfortable interior that draws inspiration from traditional cabins.
BiologyScience
Our use of fire has strange ties to how we can talk
by Mike McRae
In a peer-reviewed paper recently published in Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, researchers bring together testable claims from a number of different fields to argue that the conditions surrounding an evening fire shaped the evolution of spoken language.
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CampervansAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Kia teases the next great thing in camper vans
by C.C. Weiss
Many of our most popular camper van articles of 2026 have one thing in common: the Kia PV5. Now, Kia is readying the PV7 for debut. The larger e-van will offer more space for camper equipment, but will it prove as popular a camper base as the PV5?
MotorcyclesTransport
Budget scooter steals features from luxury cars
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Ather Energy has been making seriously good electric scooters for roughly a decade now. Its latest model includes several clever features you won't find on other two-wheelers – and in fact, might only get in a modern car.
RVs and MotorhomesAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Bird-boned concept RV concentrates emerging technologies on eco living
by C.C. Weiss
Building on its past history, Dethleffs introduces an envelope-pushing green RV concept. The C.core combines biomimicry, solar expansion, multi-use transformable spaces and closed-loop recycling to create a more efficient mobile environment.
MaterialsEngineering
Flat optical fibers outshine round ones for ultra-sensitive sensing
by Etiido Uko
Scientists have shown that the Earth is round for well over 2,000 years. Yet, flat-Earthers remain unconvinced. Earth aside, Scientists have just developed a technology where flat is a clear winner over round: optical fiber sensors.
AutomotiveTransport
Bonnell launches 805 RX electric dirt bike with 56 hp and 80-mph top speed
by Aaron Turpen
Electric dirt bikes have reached the point where “quiet” no longer has to mean “slow.” Bonnell is the latest company to make that argument, launching the new 805 RX as the first model in its e-Moto lineup.
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Fitness & ExerciseWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
Anti-aging benefits of exercise achieved with mini-muscle implants
by Mike McRae
Frequent resistance training and cardiovascular workouts are critical for maintaining our mental and physical health as we age.
MotorcyclesTransport
This Honda Dax is basically a pocket-sized hot-rod chopper
by Utkarsh Sood
When Honda launched the Dax and its 125cc mini-moto siblings, I bet even Honda couldn’t have predicted the sheer number of custom builds they would go on to inspire. Here we are, with umpteenth Honda 125cc build... and it might just be my favorite.
AI and HumanoidsTechnology
The future of work sounds like whispering to your computer
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Can you imagine walking into an open-plan office on a busy weekday, seeing people at their desks – and hearing practically nothing? Like not even the staccato rhythm of fingers on a keyboard? That might be where AI-powered technologies lead us.
BicyclesTransport
Smart cycling disc offers cleaner, quicker maintenance
by Ben Coxworth
All too often, lubricating your bike chain ends up with you inadvertently lubing the ground beneath it, also. The Green Disc+ is designed to change that, by applying its eco-friendly lube only where it's needed. Less waste, and no mess.
Elsewhere
Pompeii is well worth a visit if you can make it, but what did the famous Ancient Roman city look like in its prime before a volcano buried everything under ash? An immersive app promises to show you.
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