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Shoei launches world's first helmet with fully integrated AR
by Utkarsh Sood
Shoei has just launched the GT-Air 3 Smart, the world’s first moto helmet to feature fully integrated augmented reality thanks to a partnership with EyeLights, which specializes in head-up displays and Bluetooth audio kits.
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Simple new engine sucks power from the night sky
by David Szondy
What if you could draw energy from the night sky without effort? That's the question that researchers at the University of California, Davis are trying to answer with a new engine that generates power simply by sitting under the clear starry heavens.

First totally synthetic human brain model has been realized
by Pranjal Malewar
Scientists have, for the first time, developed functional, brain-like tissue without relying on animal-derived materials or biological coatings. The innovation offers a new, fully synthetic platform for neural tissue engineering.
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Watch: Insanely lifelike robot cut open to prove it's not a human in a suit
by Bronwyn Thompson
When the Iron humanoid was unveiled to the public, strutting fluidly down the runway before a gobsmacked crowd, it made headlines – but not for the reasons its creators hoped. The robot moved so humanlike that people were sure there was someone inside it.

First flight for Joby's ultra-long-range eVTOL
by David Szondy
Joby Aviation's latest iteration of its autonomous all-electric S4 air taxi VTOL aircraft has made its maiden flight. The new variant aimed at the defense market boasts a turbine-electric hybrid powertrain for greater range and endurance.
Review: 2025 Toyota 4Runner tested in two renditions
by Aaron Turpen
What Toyota has done with the 2025 4Runner is evolutionary. The new 4Runner sits on the TNGA-F body-on-frame architecture, and that underpins much of what’s compelling about this generation. I drove both the Limited and the Trailhunter models.
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Office 2024 has a twist no one saw coming
The newest edition of Microsoft Office brings familiar, full-featured productivity tools together in a streamlined suite designed for long-term use.

mRNA flu shot far more effective than current vaccine – but there are issues
by Bronwyn Thompson
In a Phase 3 trial of more than 18,000 volunteers across three countries, a novel mRNA influenza vaccine developed by Pfizer has outperformed standard seasonal flu shots by 34.5%. It's yet another sign that this biotechnology is here to stay.

Men get worse gum disease and tooth decay – and now we know why
by Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists have discovered why males get dental disease more frequently and with greater severity than females, pinpointing the specific inflammation driving it. This could help treat gum and tooth decay in both sexes through different interventions.

32-ft tiny house is designed with full-time downsizing in mind
by Adam Williams
One of the major pain points with downsizing is storage – or the lack of it. The recently completed New Chapter tiny house tackles this issue with a storage-packed interior layout that well-suited to full-time small living.

Turning fat cells into bone heals fractures and reverses frailty
by Bronwyn Thompson
Our fat tissue could be used to make our bones regrow, with scientists successfully using adipose cells to repair spinal compression fractures. It could change how breaks are treated and improve bone strength in diseases such as osteoporosis.

China's Secret Camp offers a unique forest retreat
by Bridget Borgobello
Outside the dense urban fabric of Wuhan, China, a cluster of cabins has appeared in the tall dawn redwood forest. Dubbed Secret Camp, the project is part of the Merryda Wiki World retreat, featuring compact dwellings that sit quietly within nature.
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