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Solar arrays will be manufactured in space by 2027

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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RC Snowblower Technology: Smarter, Stronger, and Safer

RC Snowblower Technology: Smarter, Stronger, and Safer

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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Bears pulled off one of evolution’s biggest rule breaks – twice

Bears pulled off one of evolution’s biggest rule breaks – twice

BiologyScience

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.

Deliciously retro micro-camping pod is an extra-cozy haulable escape

Deliciously retro micro-camping pod is an extra-cozy haulable escape

Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

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.

Northrop Grumman's nav system built withstand hypersonic abuse

Northrop Grumman's nav system built withstand hypersonic abuse

MilitaryTechnology

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.

Thicket tiny house cuts down on compromises for easy full-time living

Thicket tiny house cuts down on compromises for easy full-time living

Tiny HousesOutdoors

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.

Snowboard suspension system makes for smoother, faster carving

Snowboard suspension system makes for smoother, faster carving

Outdoors

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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Refurbished MacBook Air 13″ Hits Lowest Price Ever at $169.97

Refurbished MacBook Air 13″ Hits Lowest Price Ever at $169.97

If a reliable Apple laptop at a dramatic discount fits your needs, now is the time to secure this refurbished MacBook Air 13″ (mid 2017) with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD for its lowest price ever, through Dec. 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Bacteria used to make and dye fiber for clothing in the same vat

Bacteria used to make and dye fiber for clothing in the same vat

EnvironmentScience

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.

Sony's mid-range A7 V mirrorless camera is built for speed

Sony's mid-range A7 V mirrorless camera is built for speed

PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology

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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TP5/TP5x are now $44.99

If you know golf, you know the ball matters. TP5 and TP5x are the balls top players switch to when they want tour-level speed, control, and feel. And this holiday season, TaylorMade has dropped the price to just $44.99. Stock up now, for less, and make every round feel a lot more dialed in.

   

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