Headliner
Solar arrays will be manufactured in space by 2027
by David Szondy
Commercial spaceflight is booming and looks to go into full-on kaboom stage in the near future, sparking the need for an ever-increasing supply of solar panels. To fill this need, Dcubed is developing its ARAQYS system to manufacture arrays in orbit.
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Modern remote control (RC) snow blower technology, particularly in autonomous systems like Yarbo that use LiDAR mapping, RTK-GPS, and dual-stage clearing mechanisms, has reached a mature stage for comprehensive, hands-free winter maintenance.
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BiologyScience
Bears pulled off one of evolution’s biggest rule breaks – twice
by Bronwyn Thompson
Bears look like textbook mammals, but hidden in their evolutionary history are two dramatic departures from the rules of growth and adaptation. Scientists have now unlocked when, and how, ancient bears broke the rules and hacked nature out of need.
Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Deliciously retro micro-camping pod is an extra-cozy haulable escape
by C.C. Weiss
The new E13 shrinks down Escape Trailer's rock-solid fiberglass camper construction to 2-sleeper+ size, creating a tiny habitat that tows and stows with ease. Escape offers a baker's dozen color options ranging from ultra-bright to 3 shades of grey.
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MilitaryTechnology
Northrop Grumman's nav system built withstand hypersonic abuse
by David Szondy
Hypersonic vehicles aren't much use if you don't know where they're going, so Northrop Grumman is developing new navigation systems for autonomous craft that can stand up to the rigors of flying at speeds of over Mach 5.
Tiny HousesOutdoors
Thicket tiny house cuts down on compromises for easy full-time living
by Adam Williams
All tiny houses require some compromises. However, the Thicket, by Rewild Homes, has fewer than you might expect given its relatively compact size, and it looks like it could be a good fit for first-time downsizers.
Outdoors
Snowboard suspension system makes for smoother, faster carving
by Ben Coxworth
As any snowboarder knows, the board does not just float dreamily across soft, puffy snow. It bangs and it shakes and it chatters against the hard-packed slopes, which is exactly where the shock-absorbing ShredLORD is designed to come in.
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EnvironmentScience
Bacteria used to make and dye fiber for clothing in the same vat
by Malcolm Azania
Instead of growing, harvesting, processing, and shipping fabric across the world, why not let non-polluting bacteria grow it and dye it in a single container? Korean scientists are taking the first steps towards doing that very thing.
PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology
Sony's mid-range A7 V mirrorless camera is built for speed
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Four years after the A7 IV came out, Sony's given its mid-range flagship a glowup – making it a more versatile option that'll better serve your photo and video shooting needs around the US$3,000 mark.
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