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This 1933 Escher-like structure is now the last of its kind in the world

This 1933 Escher-like structure is now the last of its kind in the world

by Bronwyn Thompson

Amid cranes on top of new skyscrapers, Shanghai has held onto of the most remarkable buildings you may ever experience – one built in 1933 by British architect firm Balfours to efficiently steer a production line of cattle to their deaths.
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Germany’s telescoping wind turbine becomes world’s tallest
EnergyEngineering

Germany’s telescoping wind turbine becomes world’s tallest

by Omar Kardoudi

Germany is taking wind power to new heights. The world’s tallest turbine now stands 365 m (1,198 ft) in Schipkau, where it aims to tap stronger, steadier winds and test whether existing wind farms could grow upward with a second story.
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The untamed reality of MINI’s new adventure camping crossover
AutomotiveTransport

The untamed reality of MINI’s new adventure camping crossover

by Simon Heptinstall

The 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed swaps city streets for desert sands. Featuring a 15-mm raised suspension and all-terrain tires, this rugged crossover version debuts in the Rebelle Rally before a global launch early next year.
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$199 worth of Windows 11 Pro is yours for $14.99, forever

$199 worth of Windows 11 Pro is yours for $14.99, forever

Windows 11 Home does the basics well, but three of the most useful tools in the operating system are locked behind the Pro tier. And with the upgrade at only $15 right now, those three tools alone justify the upgrade.
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Tiny house spreads out with a pair of porches and a spacious interior
Tiny HousesOutdoors

Tiny house spreads out with a pair of porches and a spacious interior

by Adam Williams

The Nordic Nook is a not-so-tiny house designed for a comfortable full-time life on wheels. It features a single-level layout for two and includes a well-equipped kitchen, an open living area, and not just one but two porches.
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'Invisible ink' keeps tattoos hidden until they're under certain light
Technology

'Invisible ink' keeps tattoos hidden until they're under certain light

by Mike McRae

New inks could add a degree of transience to tattoos, making them more like summer wear than permanent features. Called PhotoTat, the inks can be switched between almost invisible and brightly coloured states using different kinds of light.
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Wild pickup camper automatically unfurls into a multi-tent in seconds
Pickup CampersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

Wild pickup camper automatically unfurls into a multi-tent in seconds

by C.C. Weiss

The new Wild Land Pickupmate Trunk is an impressive piece of truck camping kit that fuses several different products into one. It's not quite a rooftop tent, not quite a pickup camping topper and not quite a basic truck cap. It's all three.
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Stratospheric drone could make weather balloons obsolete
DronesConsumer TechTechnology

Stratospheric drone could make weather balloons obsolete

by Ben Coxworth

Weather balloons are wasteful, and not very eco-friendly – they burst upon reaching high altitudes, then fall back to the earth as trash. That's why there's now a reusable multicopter weather drone that can fly to the edge of the stratosphere.
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Saudi 1km tower nears halfway point – already cracks tallest top 15
ArchitectureEngineering

Saudi 1km tower nears halfway point – already cracks tallest top 15

by Adam Williams

The world's new tallest skyscraper is currently under construction in Saudi Arabia. It has already made it into the top 15 tallest buildings worldwide – and it's still less than halfway to its final height.
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Human-driven 'junk-food diet' messes with hundreds of inflammatory genes
BiologyScience

Human-driven 'junk-food diet' messes with hundreds of inflammatory genes

by Bronwyn Thompson

In a landmark study, scientists have uncovered that a vibrant reef resident has had hundreds of its genes change in activity – most linked to inflammation and immune responses – by choosing more polluted but food-abundant habitats closer to humans.
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The Honda NSX rises ... with more horsepower and carbon fiber
AutomotiveTransport

The Honda NSX rises ... with more horsepower and carbon fiber

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

For decades, the original Honda NSX has stolen hearts and captured the imagination of sportscar enthusiasts worldwide. More than 35 years since its debut, the iconic two-door is making a comeback – but only for a lucky (and loaded) few.
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Elsewhere

Bronwyn Thompson has spotted a post from someone who gave GPT-6 (Astra) a paintbrush and a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge for a connected robot to paint. It progressively got better with each attempt.

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