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Volkswagen camper van kicks off the next era at surprising price

Volkswagen camper van kicks off the next era at surprising price

by C.C. Weiss

The age of all-electric Volkswagen camper vans is here. VW finally has an official electric California camper van on the way to market. The all-new ID. California Cruise is even closer than expected, with deliveries slated to begin next year.

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Alzheimer's & DementiaBrain HealthBody and Mind

Alzheimer's hope: Nanoparticles regenerate cells to restore memory

by Mike McRae

Developed by researchers in the US, the remarkable new treatment could one day be used to treat patients in advanced stages of dementia by restoring the brain’s ability to recover from ongoing neurodegeneration.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

400-sq-ft tiny house offers downsizing without the usual compromises

by Adam Williams

Not everyone's cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night. The Summit tiny house is designed for those people who want to downsize but need a little more comfort.

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Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

Fairbairn-Sykes: The knife that changed modern warfare

by David Szondy

When we think of game-changing weapons, it brings to mind hydrogen bombs, ICBMs, nuclear submarines, hypersonic missiles, and lasers. But one of the most significant weapons was a knife. New Atlas looks at the legendary Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife.

EnvironmentScience

324-million-year-old animal with 24 legs reveals how life conquered land

by Bronwyn Thompson

Most of us have learnt that life on land involved transitioning from the water and evolving the physiological means to do so. But a new study has found solid evidence that this formative process involved more diverse species also making the move.

AutomotiveTransport

Review: 2026 Subaru Outback is no longer a wagon, goes full SUV

by Aaron Turpen

Is the Subaru Outback still a station wagon? The redesign drops the classic profile for a boxier SUV look with standard AWD, better tech, and up to 260 hp. Check out our full review to see if it lost its unique personality along the way.

WearablesConsumer TechTechnology

Smart ring reads your sweat to measure glucose, ketones, and more

by Malcolm Azania

A new wearable medical device transmits continuous data collection to a smartphone app. By replacing multiple medical monitors, the ring offers convenience and life-saving discreetness for patients whose fear of stigma outweighs their fear of death.

BicyclesTransport

Man builds solar e-bike to cross the Alps – France-to-China up next

by Omar Kardoudi

Shawn Ryan rode 1,300 km (808 miles) across the Alps on a sun-powered e-bike he built himself, pushing his solar panels, motor, and batteries to their limits amid the grueling heatwave that swept across Europe this summer.

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MusicConsumer TechTechnology

Keyboard-MIDI controller combo could be the stuff of musicians' dreams

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Polyend, maker of immensely cool drum machines, synths, and guitar pedals, is now working on a product for your desk. Keys combines a playable three-octave piano with a QWERTY keyboard you can use for work, composition, and performing.

Elsewhere

A huge group of Star Trek fans is gathering at London’s Science Museum on September 8 to attempt something illogical. The Trekkies are hoping to make history by setting the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous Vulcan salute.

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