Genius or just a bit loopy? Rather than acquire a huge plot of land on the outskirts of town to build a monster indoor skiing complex, an Australian company proposes carving inside a huge rotating tube sporting an endless loop of freshly blown snow. And yes, there is "secret sauce" in play to prevent snow at the top from burying those below.
Elsewhere in today's edition is a tiny rugged watch for your finger, the world's largest archeological museum, and a chance to sit back and laugh at funny wild moments. Enjoy !
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Giant rotating hamster wheels aim to 'revolutionize' indoor skiing
by Loz Blain
An Australian company is preparing to roll out a series of giant, rotating ski barrels designed to make the experience of carving endless fresh snow available to city folk without a long drive. We talk to Snowtunnel co-founder and CEO Scott Kessler.
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WearablesConsumer TechTechnology
Casio nano-sizes the rugged G-Shock into full-functioning finger watch
by C.C. Weiss
Following up on the 50th anniversary ring watch Casio introduced last year, the new G-Shock Nano adds a beefier build with 200-m water resistance, shock resistance and a working mini-strap. This one is truly a G-Shock shrunken down to finger size.
PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology
Surprise! The 2025 Comedy Wildlife Awards finalists have landed
by Bronwyn Thompson
We're getting down to the business end of one of the best annual photography competitions, the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. After a massive 10,000 entries this year, the finalists have been unveiled – and we've picked out our funny favorites.
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HistoryScience
World's largest archeological museum opens in Egypt with 100K exhibits
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
After two decades under construction, Egypt has officially thrown open the doors to the largest archeological museum in the world, spanning 94 football fields and built to house some 100,000 exhibits through several millennia.
AutomotiveTransport
Review: The camera you hope you'll never need – Nexus 5S dashcam
by Joe Salas
So one night a tractor trailer jackknifes and flips in front of me on I-80 in a shower of sparks. I stop to help, and the guy pops out like Chatty-Cathy, still talking on the phone like nothing happened. That’s when I decided to get a dashcam.
MaterialsScience
This roof paint blocks 97% of sunlight and pulls water from the air
by Bronwyn Thompson
A roof paint that can cool your home and pull fresh water straight out of the air? It's within reach, as scientists scale up production of a new kind of paint-like coating that shields roofing from the sun's rays and harvests dew from its surface.
Wellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
Long-term effects of cannabis? It depends on when you started using
by Paul McClure
Starting cannabis use before the age of 15 may set the stage for future health struggles, according to a new study linking early cannabis use to higher odds of both mental and physical health problems in young adulthood.
MilitaryTechnology
Royal Navy installs quantum clock in robotic submarine
by David Szondy
Why have just one technological breakthrough when you can have two at the same time? The Royal Navy has installed for the first time a quantum clock into its XV Excalibur robotic submarine for extended precise underwater navigation.
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
26-ft tiny house goes extra-wide for surprisingly spacious small living
by Adam Williams
This light-filled tiny house combines compact dimensions with a focus on daylight and home comforts. Featuring an extra-wide interior, it squeezes in a well-proportioned kitchen, a downstairs bedroom, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
AutomotiveTransport
Light Toyota Tacoma camper truck makes its own water supply
by Aaron Turpen
Toyota has unveiled the Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The concept filters water, charges EVs, and is built on the TNGA-F truck platform.
Good ThinkingTechnology
Solar-panel-equipped backpack lets the unhoused keep their phones charged
by Ben Coxworth
If someone is experiencing homelessness, their smartphone often becomes their sole means of staying connected with loved ones. Charging that phone can be hard, however, which is why the solar-panel-equipped Makeshift Traveler backpack was created.
MarineTransport
China builds lifelike robotic jellyfish for silent underwater observation
by Bronwyn Thompson
Blurring the line between biology and robotics, Chinese scientists are taking biomimicry to new depths with a small, low-energy bionic jellyfish that's so lifelike in form and movement it’s almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
Fitness & ExerciseWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
Walking 5,000 steps daily could help stave off Alzheimer's progression
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
The simple habit of getting in a daily walk has been shown to have numerous health benefits over the last few years. In a remarkable study, scientists found that taking just 5,000 steps a day can help slow Alzheimer’s disease-related decline.
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