⚛ Study questions Germany's atomic bomb progress

Headliner

Did Germany really come close to making an atomic bomb?

by Mike McRae

A study led by University of Maryland materials scientist Timothy Koeth claims Germany's atomic bomb project had virtually no hope of success, requiring 20% more uranium and 80% more heavy water than was available to them at the time.

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Highlights

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Tiny house skips the squeeze to provide comfort in a compact package

by Adam Williams

All tiny houses require a degree of compromise, but the eVista XL Limited Edition makes smart use of its compact single-story space to ensure it's more practical and comfortable than you might expect.

Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

Folding fingertip knife is the ultimate in discreet urban EDC

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

If you're looking to build out an easy-to-carry EDC kit with just the essentials for days in the city, this impossibly tiny knife is worth a look. It's got a titanium alloy handle and a Damascus steel blade, and it's small enough to go on a keyring.

Cancel Dropbox: This 1TB cloud storage is only $130 for life

Most cloud storage plans bill you every month for as long as you keep your files online. Koofr Cloud Storage gives you 1TB of encrypted space for a single payment, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $129.99 (reg. $810) through October 11.

Technology

Song-splitting app achieves the impossible in 40 seconds

by Howard Armitage

AudioPrism's AI stem separation is impressive. Unfortunately, the software wrapped around it occasionally made me want to throw something.

Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

200-year mobile tiny vise locks in with surgical precision

by C.C. Weiss

Since 2019, Metmo has impressed with its lineup of small tools built to perform specific tasks with singular precision. This time, it presents the Precision Grip, a tweezer-like tool that secures the tiniest and squirrelliest bits and bobs.

Consumer TechTechnology

Vinyl and cassette system doubles as sick wall decor in your home

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

A lesser-known audio gear brand out of China is targeting design fans with a range of spectacular-looking products. It's come out of the gate swinging with a system of eye-catching analog music players that can go on your wall.

MilitaryEngineering

Blue Talon packs high-level stealth in low-cost Loyal Wingman

by David Szondy

Loyal Wingman technology continues to evolve rapidly as Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Blue Talon autonomous fighter completes its maiden flight at Mojave, California, controlling every aspect from engine start to landing with pilot intervention.

MusicConsumer TechTechnology

Benjamin gives YouTube music lessons real buttons and dials

by Monica J. White

Benjamin is an iPad stand and tactile control surface for musicians who learn from videos, letting them loop tricky passages, scrub frame by frame, and slow playback in 5% steps without reaching for the touchscreen.

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