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'Blockbuster' one-shot low back pain drug in the home stretch of final test
by Bronwyn Thompson
A highly anticipated drug trial is in its final stages as its 350 participants receive their single dose to treat chronic low back pain. If successful, it could be a breakthrough therapeutic for people with the debilitating age-related condition.
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38-ft tiny house goes extra wide for a more livable layout
by Adam Williams
The Retirement Retreat isn't the smallest tiny house on the market, but its extra space is cleverly used to provide a remarkably comfortable interior that's more like a small apartment than a typical towable home.
Blu-ray burner doubles as USB hub and card reader
by Monica J. White
Modern laptops are the thinnest they’ve ever been. But this sleek form factor has a cost: optical drives, full-size USB ports and card readers are all-but extinct. BluHub is aiming to restore this lost connectivity via a single box.
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Taylor Swift’s ties to a rise in fatal US car accidents
by Mike McRae
A cross-sectional study based on a registry of fatal US motor vehicle crashes has found that Taylor Swift's albums may have even contributed a statistically significant bump in deadly traffic accidents, presumably by distracting drivers.
Stylish camper cube fuses two iconic tiny trailer types into new form
by C.C. Weiss
Seamlessly bringing together the worlds of teardrop trailers and egg campers, the Outranger trailer arrives as a compelling alternative that feels both vintage and brand new. It relies on a molded composite construction shaped into a squarer form.
The Minimal Phone 2 encourages you to type, not scroll
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
The Minimal Company's latest phone marks a major departure, while aiming to stay true to the vision of reducing your screen time. It's got a gorgeous physical QWERTY keyboard that you'll want to type on forever and ever.
The extraordinary engineering that builds nature's only straight tusk
by Bronwyn Thompson
The narwhal's defining feature – its continuously growing tusk – is the only straight structure of its kind seen in the animal kingdom. Now, scientists have cracked the code on how these elusive Arctic whales grow such an important and unique tool.
Modular hiking stick cleverly hides essential tools for the trail
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
I'm always happy to discover outdoor gear that's designed to take up less room and allow you to pack light. This trekking pole falls squarely in that category, and does a lot more than you'd expect at first glance.
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Lucid's new 1,070-hp SUV aims to change the American luxury game
by Simon Heptinstall
The 1,070-hp Lucid Gravity GT-S, unveiled at Monterey Car Week, pairs supercar speeds with 926-V fast charging. Starting at $125,900, this three-row luxury flagship ups the game in the seven-seater market.
German multitool's badge flashes deeper history than Swiss Army knife
by C.C. Weiss
The white cross with red surround has long been a sacred knife badge, indicating the timeless dependability of the Swiss Army knife. The latest multitool out there isn't a Swiss Army knife, but it wears an equally proud badge of origin and heritage.
Retro e-paper alarm clock puts kibosh on late-night phone scrolling
by Monica J. White
Designed in Copenhagen, the Habity bedside clock swaps your phone screen's glow for an eye-friendly e-paper display, gentle wake-up tones, and a local library of sleep sounds, all running fully offline with no app, account, or subscription.
Elsewhere
China's Unitree has revealed a robot superman that can jump more than 6 ft from standstill, and sprint at more than 28 mph – making the humanoid faster than Usain Bolt.
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