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Toyota's tiny, barebones IKEA pickup could be its most versatile ever
by C.C. Weiss
One of the most interesting concepts revealed at this year's Japan Mobility Show was also one of the simplest. The barebones Toyota IMV Origin concept is potentially one of the most versatile vehicles Toyota (or any automaker) has ever built.
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Highlights

First-ever drug to repair DNA and regenerate damaged tissue is here
by Bronwyn Thompson
After two decades in the making, scientists have cracked the code on a drug that can repair DNA, setting the scene for a new class of therapeutics that can fix tissue damage that occurs through heart attack, inflammatory disease and other conditions.

Antigravity 360 drone: The most immersive flight you'll ever have
by Joe Salas
Antigravity just dropped the A1 – the world's first "all-in-one 8K 360 drone." Totally sounds like marketing hype until you fly it and realize how truly revolutionary this drone really is.
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Electra slashes the cost of entry to battery induction home cooking
by Ian Baker
If you want a fully featured induction stove that plugs into a wall socket, but don’t want a super-premium price, Electra Research would like a quiet word.

Forgotten Euro motorcycle brand returns with minimalist café racer
by Utkarsh Sood
After more than 30 years, Portuguese bikemaker Famel makes a comeback with an electric café racer. The bike almost went under the radar, but it could well prove to be the most sensible electric two-wheeler purchase for urban riding - all for $8,000.

Not-so-Paleo: We've been 'plant-loving foodies' as long as we've been hunters
by Bronwyn Thompson
New evidence shows that Neanderthals, early Homo sapiens and even earlier hominins were using, processing and eating starches, grass seeds, nuts, fruits, sedges and tubers long before the supposed "Broad Spectrum Revolution" diet shift took place.
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This ingenious tiny house is almost like two homes in one
by Adam Williams
The Yamabiko is small, even by tiny house standards. However, despite its modest length of 21.6 ft, it squeezes in not just one but two separate interior layouts, each mirroring the other and sharing a single bathroom.

Newest underwater scooter is one of the fastest we've seen
by Ben Coxworth
Although underwater scooters may offer users an aquatic "thrill ride," many of the things don't go much faster than the person could swim on their own. Such is not the case with the Sublue Vapor, however, which tops out at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph).

Blood sugar monitor switches needle pricks for infrared light
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Researchers at MIT have developed blood glucose sensing tech that uses near-infrared light to scan tissue in your skin and accurately measure blood sugar – no needles necessary.

Northrop Grumman's Talon joins exploding Loyal Wingman lineup
by David Szondy
The uncrewed fighter plane field is getting a tad crowded and Northrop Grumman is adding to the congestion with Project Talon. Intended to operate alongside jets like the F-35 and F-22, Talon is designed as a multi-mission Loyal Wingman aircraft.

Subaru drops all-new 2026 Trailseeker EV surprise
by Aaron Turpen
Subaru has unveiled an all-new model, the Trailseeker. This all-electric sport utility starts at a little under $50,000 and will enter the market in early 2026.
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