🪏 Mighty tunneling machine chews through solid rock

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China's colossal tunneling machine bores AND blasts through raw ground

by David Szondy

China has unveiled the world's largest multi-tool as it rolled out the world's first Boring and Blasting Machine (BBM) that combines a tunnel-boring machine with the ability to set explosives to blast through solid rock.

Ausom E-Scooter Back to School Sale cuts the cost of commuting

Ausom’s Back to School Sale cuts prices on five e-scooters, with options for campus trips, daily commutes and weekend rides. Save on the L2 Max Dual Motor and other select electric scooters with special coupon codes through September 7.

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Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

Cubic camper trailer gets vertical to maximize post-adventure living

by C.C. Weiss

For years, SylvanSport specialized in skeletal tent trailers. Then it leaped straight to launching one of the boldest, boxiest campers of its class. Now it's circling back to fill in some of the space in between with the new Vire adventure trailer.

EnergyEngineering

New process spins nuclear waste into radioactive 'gold'

by David Szondy

The United States has about 94,000 tonnes of nuclear waste in storage, though that's a bit like calling all that gold in Fort Knox "waste." A new technique is being developed to recover its trapped value, unlocking billions of dollars in reusable fuel and high-value isotopes.

No coding experience? This $42 Microsoft bundle can get you started

Considering a career change? Learning to code opens up a whole new world when it comes to your job search. Master coding with lessons and tools thanks to the Microsoft Visual Studio and Premium Learn to Code Bundle, now $41.99 until August 30.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Space-saving cuboid tiny house stows a bed beneath its floor

by Adam Williams

This neat little cuboid tiny house is simplicity itself. It's best thought of as an extra bedroom or office, with a clever interior layout that maximizes available space by hiding the bed under its floor.

Diet & NutritionWellness and Healthy LivingBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health

Broccoli for women, beans for men? Study reveals sex split over healthy diets

by Paul McClure

A new study has found that eating more legumes was associated with better cardiometabolic health in young men, while cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower were the prime choice of vegetable for young women.

MotorcyclesTransport

Italian moto marque launches big US comeback with 5 limited-run bikes

by Utkarsh Sood

Bimota still produces its gloriously over-engineered, exotic bikes for other markets but it has been absent from America for the last 10 years. Not anymore. That’s because its returning to the US with Carolina-based Bimota Spirit as its official dealer.

Mobile TechnologyConsumer TechTechnology

USA finally gets the modular smartphone owners can repair themselves

by Monica J. White

The Fairphone 6+ is the first of the brand's repairable, sustainable handsets to arrive officially in the US, pairing a modest spec bump with 12 GB of RAM, an eight-year software promise, and parts you can swap yourself with one screwdriver.

AutomotiveTransport

Aston Martin's Valen is the most powerful front-engined supercar ever

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Aston Martin's latest offering presents a radical departure from its usual design direction. If you like your cars burly and mean, you'll dig the Valen. It's also plenty fast.

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Tiny HousesOutdoors

Affordable tiny house hits sweet spot for family living

by Adam Williams

Fitting in a small family without sacrificing portability is a challenge, but this tiny house strikes a good balance. It features two bedrooms, including one on the ground floor, while remaining relatively affordable.

Elsewhere

Welcome to the jungle: a newly discovered snake species has been named in honor of Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. Meet "Lielaphis slashi," a nonvenomous groundsnake found in the forests of New Guinea.

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