Headliner
Split-wing aircraft gets new propulsion system
by Ben Coxworth
Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 already sported a radical design, even within the wild world of hybrid eVTOLs. That design has now been updated, however, for enhanced aerodynamics, cruising performance, and flight safety.
Highlights
AI and humans collide in world's biggest creativity experiment
by Bronwyn Thompson
AI has passed a new benchmark, scoring better than the average human on a recognized creativity test involving 100,000 people. But there's more to the story than the results, underpinning how difficult it is to put "creativity" in a measurable box.
Is this cheaper version of a Cricut actually any good? We reviewed it
by Joe Salas
I'm generally not the "crafty" type. I'm more into drills, saws, lasers and CNC-type stuff. My better half, however, is an old pro at cutting, plotting, and crafting. We tested out this Cricut alternative.
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Tesla is veering away from its legacy EVs toward building robots
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Tesla just wrapped up its earnings call for the 2025 fiscal year, in which it recorded that its year-on-year profits dropped by nearly half. Its next plan: take over the world with humanoid robots that do household chores and help factory workers.
AI-powered smart telescope simplifies deep-sky exploration
by Stefan Ionescu
The Seestar S30 Pro is pushing smart telescopes to a new level, with advanced optics and AI-guided observation. It's positioning itself to make deep-sky exploration accessible for everyone, from beginners to seasoned stargazers.
Surprising way cancer cells clear problematic proteins in the brain
by Bronwyn Thompson
For some time, we've known that it's rare to see people with both cancer and Alzheimer's diseases. Now, scientists believe they may have found why, discovering a molecule in cancer cells that clears problem proteins from the brain.
Ford Nugget camper toasts van life in vibrant color and black-&-white
by C.C. Weiss
In announcing the new 40 Years of Nugget limited edition camper van, Ford released exactly one exterior and one interior photo. Unacceptable. We made sure to stop by and grab more pictures of the world's latest Nugget camper van at its CMT debut.
Chip stress-tests blood cells to see if donated blood is still good enough
by Maryna Holovnova
It turns out donated blood has a shelf life – and it can be very different for each donor. Recently, scientists have found a way to track how blood ages, helping hospitals manage their supply more effectively.
Built-tough titanium carabiner hides 5 handy tools – and a keyring
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
I love carabiners for keeping keys and other essential items together so I don't misplace them. A new one I've spotted from upstart EDC brand Mr. Gadget goes several steps further and cleverly slots a bunch of useful tools in its titanium frame.
Elsewhere
🎸 Seeing in believing: This guitar's strings are only attached to the body at one end.
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