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SpaceX to build world's largest spaceport in Louisiana

by David Szondy

The new Space Age looks to be shifting into top gear as SpaceX signs an agreement with the state of Louisiana for the company to invest US$100 billion to build the world's largest spaceport that could conduct over 10,000 launches per year.

Four Kingbull E-Bikes That Make Sense for the Back-to-School Commute

Back-to-school season is about smarter commuting. Kingbull's 2026 campaign features four e-bikes designed for different needs, from affordable campus rides to family-friendly errands. Here's how the Ranger, Hunter 2.0S, Discover 2.0, and Voyager 2.0 compare.

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RoboticsEngineering

Sub-$1,700 household robot promises to handle chores and more

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Are household humanoid robots getting cheaper already? We've only just begun seeing companies start to make promises about machines that can do your laundry and tidy up rooms. A SF-based startup is now making one that you can bring home for $1,688.

Chronic PainIllnesses and conditionsBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health

Intermittent fasting reduces chronic pain – and its mental toll

by Mike McRae

Scheduling days without food may have a knock-on effect that eases both chronic pain and its associated cognitive problems, according to a study on mice by researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University in China.

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Tiny HousesOutdoors

Extra-wide tiny house brings log cabin comfort to small living

by Adam Williams

This log cabin-style tiny house looks more like it belongs in the woods rather than being towed behind a truck. It combines a rustic exterior with a spacious interior that sleeps up to four in comfort.

PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology

Tiny, modular pod attacks macro photography's lighting nightmare

by Omar Kardoudi

The Pod Mini 2.0 macro-lighting module goes wireless with Bluetooth and app control, adds an aerospace-grade aluminum shell, and fixes battery drain – all to help photographers capture otherworldly images of the tiny world around us.

ArchaeologyScienceRefractor: Science & Health

Strange 17th-century Polish ‘vampire’ is no longer a mystery

by Mike McRae

When a 17th-century woman’s bones were discovered with such odd accoutrements as part of her burial in a Polish cemetery, archeologists knew they had stumbled across something a little different. Their findings are even more fascinating.

AutomotiveTransport

Gordon Murray S1 is a gorgeous V12 supercar from another era

by Simon Heptinstall

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles has unveiled its spectacular new S1, a 681-hp, 12,100-rpm V12 supercar with three seats, a manual gearbox and a sub-1,000-kg curb weight. Just 64 will be built.

ElectronicsConsumer TechTechnology

Sonic micro-robots burst into motion without batteries or motors

by Maryna Holovnova

What happens when a device becomes so small that there’s no room left for a battery or motor? Scientists have found a way to power tiny devices and robots and make them move by using sound.

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AutomotiveTransport

Cross your fingers for VW's Brazil-bound pickup to make it stateside

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

For years, America's been in the chokehold of oversized pickup trucks, but common sense – and more reasonably proportioned utes – may soon prevail. VW has just revealed the Tukan in Brazil. Could it make a trip over to the US?

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London Zoo carries out an annual weigh-in of around 10,000 animals to keep track of their health, resulting in adorable footage of everything from a capybara to a snail.

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