The end is near 😱
The end of the working week, that is. As we move forward into the weekend, we take a look back at a famous duel to the death between a Tyrannosaurus rex and a Triceratops. Except it now turns out that our favorite dinosaur predator has an alibi for the incident. Call in the lawyers!
We also look in on Rolls-Royce as the company aims to clean up shipping, and a pair of upcoming skyscrapers said to look like a saxophone... maybe if you squint. Enjoy !
Paul Ridden
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Case of mistaken identity rewrites T. rex – and dinosaur predator – history
by Bronwyn Thompson
More than 60 million years on from its final day on Earth, there's a dinosaur we owe an apology. Paleontologists confirm that the Tyrannosaurus rex locked in combat with a Triceratops in the famous Dueling Dinosaurs specimen is not a T. rex after all.
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Rolls-Royce rolls out world's first 100% methanol marine engine
by David Szondy
Rolls-Royce is ditching diesel for methanol with its new maritime engine, described as the world's first high-speed marine engine in its performance class to operate exclusively on pure wood alcohol for a potentially CO₂-neutral drivetrain.
Lovable Toyota tiny camper van gets even tinier and more lovable
by C.C. Weiss
Toyota's Kayoibako van concept won over the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Toyota is now talking up a Kayoibako family and showing the Daihatsu Kayoibako-K, a kei transporter that's a tiny delivery van, micro-camper, automated adventure shuttle and more.
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Honda’s Isle of Man TT Replica Fireblade is super rare – only 12 will ever exist
by Utkarsh Sood
Honda has released a limited-edition Fireblade SP replica of the bike Dean Harrison secured two Superstock victories with at this year's Isle of Man TT. What’s the catch then? For one, they're limited to the UK, and for two, there's the price.
German laser weapon in a container moves closer to operational status
by David Szondy
Rheinmetall and MBDA have met a major milestone in moving their containerized laser weapon system to market. After a year of sea trials, the high-energy laser is moving to further land-based testing before going operational with the German Navy in 2029.
Saxophone-inspired skyscrapers punctuated by dramatic golden skybridge
by Adam Williams
Construction is underway on a new project that promises to put a musical twist on sky high living. Named the Sax, it's inspired by the jazzy musical instrument and consists of a pair of skyscrapers connected by a large skybridge.
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Mouse-replacing minimalistic ring offers full desktop control
by Maryna Holovnova
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Study finds friendship is a powerful antidote to caregiver isolation
by Paul McClure
Even brief, friendly interactions can lift the emotional weight of dementia caregiving, with new research showing that connections, especially casual ones, offer powerful protection against loneliness and isolation.
Will Cardo’s first helmet change the way we use lids on motorcycles?
by Utkarsh Sood
The new Cardo Beyond isn’t just another Bluetooth add-on; it’s the company’s first fully integrated helmet with its acclaimed comms tech baked right into the shell.
Sound Blaster returns with a modular audio hub to upgrade your desk
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
If you grew up nerdy in the 90s, you'll likely have fond memories of the ubiquitous Sound Blaster range of desktop speakers and sound cards from hardware maker Creative. The company is making a splashy comeback with an ingenious gadget for your desktop.
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