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Forests glow under UV light, and deer can see it
by Jay Kakade
For the first time, researchers have tracked how deer use photoluminescent markers as signposts on trees to communicate with one another. Their unique visual acuity allows them to see in ultraviolet wavelengths invisible to human eyes.
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Ford Nugget camper van gains aero-swept high roof and all-wheel drive
by C.C. Weiss
While Ford's high-rising, hard-sided "winterproof" Nugget High Roof camper van is available to order, it's not available with AWD. Nugget Schmiede fills the gap with a sleek, window-lined high roof planted on a Nugget with all-wheel drive.
Wall-hugging laser projector promises pixel-perfect big-screen watching
by Paul Ridden
AWOL Vision has launched a new projector designed to deliver 4K sharpness and definition when scaled large. The Aetherion UST tri-laser entertainment hub promises "a 200-inch Dolby Vision, triple-laser cinema for less than the cost of a premium TV."
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Blended-wing Horizon Evo aircraft goes double-decker
by David Szondy
As US-based aerospace manufacturer Natilus secures US$28 million in additional financing, the company has revealed the latest supersized version of its Horizon blended-wing airliner that upgrades the basic design into a double-decker for cargo.
2-speed crankset for folding bikes works without a derailleur
by Ben Coxworth
In order to stay compact and lightweight, most folding bikes have just a single chainring, limiting their hillclimbing capabilities. The Easy Ride is made to address that issue, by incorporating two shiftable gears into a custom single-ring crankset.
New technique targets 'sweet spot' to destroy bacteria
by Michael Franco
Researchers have discovered a certain kind of sugar that is only found on the surface of bacteria. Targeting it could lead to an entirely new class of immunotherapeutic drugs designed to target and eliminate at least one deadly, drug-resistant bug.
Epson shrinks 30,000-lumen 4K projection into its smallest form yet
by Monica J. White
Epson has unveiled the EB-XQ2030B, billed as the world’s smallest and lightest 30,000-lumen 4K projector. Aimed at rental, staging, and immersive installations, it focuses on making extreme projection easier to deploy, hide, and manage.
Modest single-floor tiny house looks surprisingly spacious inside
by Adam Williams
With its length of just 23.7 ft, the Tiny Amsterdam is a bite-sized tiny house that would suit regular travel or use as a vacation home. Despite its modest size, its layout maximizes living space, meaning it looks surprisingly spacious inside.
Multi-use titanium camp stove packs flat, weighs less than 1.5 pounds
by Maryna Holovnova
For outdoor enthusiasts who are always looking for lightweight, all-in-one gear, TiStove could be a game-changer. It’s a compact titanium stove that works with multiple fuel types, fits in a pocket, and could replace your entire cooking set.
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Brick enthusiast builds fully working LEGO typewriter.
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