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Lasers used to seal paper – no adhesives or plastics required
by Etiido Uko
In the packaging war between paper and plastic, plastic has remained indispensable in one vital aspect: sealing. Until now, reliable paper seals have required adhesives or plastic layers. Scientists may have found a way to eliminate both.
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Gallery: Powerful images from The Nature Photography Contest
by Bronwyn Thompson
The Nature Photography Contest winners have been announced, and we can't imagine it was an easy task – the work by all finalists is incredible. We highlight some favorites from the many categories that include Birds, Funny Wildlife and Underwater.
Review: The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is surprisingly practical
by Aaron Turpen
The Trax is a pragmatic, usable, and competent subcompact utility with a realistic price tag and a modern feel for everyday driving.
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LG's new laptop displays switch refresh rates for longer battery life
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Windows laptops have traditionally lagged behind MacBooks in the battery life department, making the latter much easier to recommend for most people. We might start to see a fairer fight across the board, thanks to a new display technology from LG.
Electric off-roader is made for inclusive adventuring
by Ben Coxworth
Simply because someone has limited mobility, that doesn't mean they should stay at the trailhead while everyone else goes off exploring. The Bowhead Ranger is the latest vehicle designed to ensure they don't get left behind.
16-in-1 multitool sports a saw, blade, screwdriver and more
by Maryna Holovnova
A new multitool combines 16 features in a compact everyday carry format, designed for cutting, sawing, repairing, measuring, and emergency situations. It's currently available for pledging on Kickstarter.
BlackBerry-style phone gets aluminum body and AMOLED display upgrade
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Shanghai-based Unihertz has been making BlackBerry-style handsets with full physical keyboards for typing fanatics for years now. Its new Titan 2 Elite gets a swish new design and internals.
Floating urban meadow honors women, connects Montreal neighborhoods
by Bridget Borgobello
Place des Montréalaises from Canadian design studio Lemay transforms a sunken highway into a vibrant public square. In doing so, it reconnects Old Montreal to the city center, while celebrating the memory of 21 local women.
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