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Transformable winter footwear morphs from snowshoes to mini skis

Transformable winter footwear morphs from snowshoes to mini skis

by Maryna Holovnova

Wintertime offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors: skiing, snowshoeing , or hiking. The only problem is that each of these activities requires its own specialized set of gear. But what if a single piece of equipment could do it all?

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Pro enduro racer reveals first proper hard enduro e-moto

Pro enduro racer reveals first proper hard enduro e-moto

MotorcyclesTransport

by Utkarsh Sood

You know you have a proper enduro on your hands when it has Graham Jarvis’ credentials behind it. That’s the Jarv-E project, and it isn’t just another ambitious electric motorcycle; it’s a proper hard-enduro bike designed for technical trail riding.

Review: Perfect pitch with the Roadie 4 tuning multi-tool

Review: Perfect pitch with the Roadie 4 tuning multi-tool

MusicConsumer TechTechnology

by Paul Ridden

Following a successful Kickstarter last year, a combination tuner, string winder and metronome is now available to buy. There's been a Roadie in my gig bag since the first iteration landed 10 years ago, and now I've been sent the 4th-gen unit to try.

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90-second tent is the stealthiest, lightest pickup camper out there

90-second tent is the stealthiest, lightest pickup camper out there

Pickup CampersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

by C.C. Weiss

Weighing less than most rooftop tents and taking up far less space than a camper, the Camp Tonneau Tent is always at the ready for truck camping but stows completely out of the way for unencumbered everyday commuting and cargo hauling.

Target-seeking toothpaste goes after bacteria that cause gum disease

Target-seeking toothpaste goes after bacteria that cause gum disease

Medical InnovationsBody and Mind

by Ben Coxworth

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the bacteria that cause periodontitis, leaving the rest of the oral microbiome healthy and intact.

Landmark: Ancient cannabis enzymes resurrected for important new drugs

Landmark: Ancient cannabis enzymes resurrected for important new drugs

Society & CommunityWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind

by Bronwyn Thompson

For the first time, scientists have identified ancient cannabis enzymes dating back millions of years – and discovered they were more efficient at producing the plant’s bioactive compounds like THC and CBD. The team then resurrected them in the lab.

   
90-second tent is the stealthiest, lightest pickup camper out there

90-second tent is the stealthiest, lightest pickup camper out there

Pickup CampersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

by C.C. Weiss

Weighing less than most rooftop tents and taking up far less space than a camper, the Camp Tonneau Tent is always at the ready for truck camping but stows completely out of the way for unencumbered everyday commuting and cargo hauling.

Target-seeking toothpaste goes after bacteria that cause gum disease

Target-seeking toothpaste goes after bacteria that cause gum disease

Medical InnovationsBody and Mind

by Ben Coxworth

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the bacteria that cause periodontitis, leaving the rest of the oral microbiome healthy and intact.

Landmark: Ancient cannabis enzymes resurrected for important new drugs

Landmark: Ancient cannabis enzymes resurrected for important new drugs

Society & CommunityWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind

by Bronwyn Thompson

For the first time, scientists have identified ancient cannabis enzymes dating back millions of years – and discovered they were more efficient at producing the plant’s bioactive compounds like THC and CBD. The team then resurrected them in the lab.

Spacious tiny house puts down roots with apartment-sized living

Spacious tiny house puts down roots with apartment-sized living

Tiny HousesOutdoors

by Adam Williams

Designed as a permanent home for a couple of enthusiastic travelers, the Bespoke Base doesn't compromise on comfort. Its spacious interior is arranged more like a compact apartment than a typical tiny house.

Super-smart, eavesdropping dogs pick up new words like human toddlers

Super-smart, eavesdropping dogs pick up new words like human toddlers

Science

by Michael Franco

Spelling F-O-O-D or O-U-T might only get you so far around your dog if he or she is considered a Gifted Word Learner. Researchers have just figured out that even when you're not talking to them directly, they're still acquiring new terms.

Super tough phone reaches farther into the dark void

Super tough phone reaches farther into the dark void

Mobile TechnologyConsumer TechTechnology

by Paul Ridden

There are a bunch of dedicated devices that literally lift the veil of darkness to reveal a secret nocturnal world. Some rugged phones can do this too, but Fossibot reckons that none have the reach and clarity of its recently launched F113.

Ti-bodied multitool packs a pry bar, screwdriver, blade and bottle opener

Ti-bodied multitool packs a pry bar, screwdriver, blade and bottle opener

Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

by Maryna Holovnova

Comandi's latest creation, the PryBar-PlayMaker, is currently available on Kickstarter. It's a compact, minimalist multitool that blends an industrial, vintage aesthetic with practicality and can function as both a pry bar and a cutting tool.

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