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World-first unpowered DNA computer sets speed record

World-first unpowered DNA computer sets speed record

by Mike McRae

Researchers from Maynooth University in Ireland have turned to the very chemistry of life to develop a novel kind of computer that runs without a constant supply of electricity.
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BicyclesTransport

Honda's high-tech ebike is actually coming to market

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Honda seems to believe its next frontier is building high-tech recreational vehicles. It's just shown off a concept for an electric mountain bike that's nearing production – and it looks pretty sick.
Tiny HousesOutdoors

Compact tiny house delivers single-floor living for under $35K

by Adam Williams

Though tiny houses are getting more expensive, there are still cheap and cheerful models out there. This recently completed Fairfax 20' is a single-floor model that sleeps up to two people without breaking the bank.
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MotorcyclesTransport

Modular electric motorcycle could replace a car, but there's a catch

by Utkarsh Sood

ANY Mobility lets you customize its LUV1 e-moto in more ways than a Subway sandwich – pick a base, pile on the extras, and keep clicking until you've created something that looks suspiciously unlike the bike you started with.
ArchitectureEngineering

Open-air sky gardens bring 57-story tower to life

by Bridget Borgobello

Revery Architecture has completed a 57 story residential tower alongside the restoration and expansion of a century-old Gothic Revival church. The development combines The Butterfly residential tower with the adjoining First Baptist Church complex.
Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

BIC-size tiny flashlight is both pocket torch and pocket knife

by C.C. Weiss

A spinoff of the Olight flashlight brand, Oknife introduces the MK 3-in-1 tool. It relies on the underlying expertise of both brands to offer a combination tiny, multi-beam magnetic flashlight and streamlined pocket knife with blade and multi-driver.
MotorcyclesTransport

Cheap Chinese V-twin cruiser gets adaptive air suspension

by Utkarsh Sood

Benda latest V-twin cruiser comes with adaptive air suspension that puts it in a very selective class. It's also tricked out with tech like semi-automatic transmission, which is definitely not what you'd expect from affordable motorcycles.
LaptopsConsumer TechTechnology

Should your next laptop be a Googlebook?

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Googlebooks are officially here, with models on offer right now. Are they worth considering as your next laptop? See what's on offer, and whether it'll make sense for you. Spoiler alert: for most folks, there are better options out there.
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AutomotiveTransport

Land Rover built the Defender pickup we've been waiting for (almost)

by Utkarsh Sood

The Defender has always had the right ingredients for a pickup: rugged, boxy, off-road capable and practically begging for a load bed. Yet Land Rover never built one. Until now.
Tiny HousesOutdoors

Two-person tiny house is well-equipped for permanent life on wheels

by Adam Williams

Though this tiny house is quite compact, its space-saving layout means it's a lot more capable than you might expect. The home has a spacious living room and a well-equipped kitchen ready for full-time living.
AutomotiveTransport

Tesla Model 3 killer charges from 10 to 97% in just 9 minutes

by Utkarsh Sood

When we last covered an FCB (short for Fang Cheng Bao) car, it was the 1,430-mile (2.300-km) PHEV SUV crossover. And that was just last month. Now, FCB has launched its very first sedan in the form of the Formula S. And it’s coming for the Tesla Model 3.
Elsewhere

While searching for the latest tiny houses to place in front of your eyes, Adam Williams found this wild architecture story: Animal-friendly designers are creating specialized architecture for wildlife, with some of the most interesting including a tower for bats, "seahives" for limpets, and even a plush 18th century home for deer.

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