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World-first spinal cord transplant claim raises serious questions

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Replacing damaged spinal cord with healthy donor tissue sounds like a straightforward solution to paralysis. Getting those tissues to exchange meaningful messages is another matter entirely. A team claims to have attempted this extraordinary feat in Russia

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Tiny HousesOutdoors

28-ft-long tiny house packs in plenty of flexibility and features

by Adam Williams

The Wildscape is around mid-sized for a tiny house nowadays. However, its clever layout makes this towable model seem larger than it really is, squeezing a netted hangout area and even a home office inside.

Space SystemsEngineering

$80 million mission aims to tackle the space junk crisis

by David Szondy

Britain wants to keep space tidy, so the UK Space Agency (UKSA) has awarded a £61-million (US$81-million) contract to remove two defunct UK satellites from orbit between 2029 and 2032 using manipulator spacecraft launched from the Shetlands.

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GearOutdoors

Review: ArcCaptain's MIG205DP Pro all-in-one welder, tested by Texas pros

by Hayden Landers

It welds like a much more expensive machine, but this super-affordable ArcCaptain's 159 smart presets had the professionals arguing with the software. And then there's the smartphone app...

MotorcyclesTransport

Insta-blow wearable airbag swaps power source for crazy weight savings

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Dainese's just made what's arguably the smallest and lightest motorcycle airbag vest on the market. It's pulled this off by ditching the bulky battery that every other vest comes with, and runs off power from your phone instead.

Illnesses and conditionsBody and Mind

Breakthrough hepatitis B drug offers 'functional cure' for first time

by Bronwyn Thompson

For the first time, people living with hepatitis B have a option that could make getting off antivirals no longer a death sentence. The Food and Drug Administration has approved an injection that lets the immune system keep the pathogen in check.

RVs and MotorhomesAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

Thor's cheap B+ camper upsizes van life to mini-motorhome proportions

by C.C. Weiss

Thor Industries has spent the 2020s growing its lineup of camper vans. Now it's moving further into the Class B+ segment with the all-new Ford-powered Rize+, a nimble, broad-shouldered shuttle-home for all types of seasoned RVers and first-timers.

ElectronicsConsumer TechTechnology

New ePaper doubles color definition for clearer e-reading

by Omar Kardoudi

E Ink's new Kaleido 4 color ePaper promises brighter whites, 50% more contrast, double the color definition and even 18-fps video. Is this the upgrade that finally makes color ePaper feel like a real magazine rather than a washed-out photocopy of one?

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AutomotiveTransport

Flashy kammback concept radiates Honda CRX vibes... in full wagon form

by Simon Heptinstall

Opel revealed the stunning STX Concept at the Paris Motor Show last week, which comes with active aerodynamics and a low-slung highly efficient profile – offering a high-speed electric alternative to the high-riding crossover craze.

Home EntertainmentConsumer TechTechnology

RGB laser projectors bring 4K at 120 Hz to movies, sports and games

by Monica J. White

XGIMI’s Horizon 30 series packs RGB triple-laser light, up to 6,000 ISO lumens, and 4K/120-Hz playback into three lifestyle projectors designed to handle film night, live sports, and console gaming from one living room setup.

Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

270° German EDC pocket pliers crank out near-impossible torque tasks

by C.C. Weiss

Built for tough DIY jobs that make you want to call it quits, the new Knipex TwinGrip XS plirs feature three sides of jaw-clamping power. They loosen stripped bolts, hold hardware steady, and quickly handle problems that disrupt your daily handiwork.

MotorcyclesTransport

Honda's sexy little scrambler is too good to stay a concept

by Utkarsh Sood

It seems Honda didn’t want to sit back and wait for EICMA. It’s gone ahead and revealed a motorcycle few saw coming at the CIMA motorcycle trade show in Chongqing, China. It's called the CB250SS, and it’s essentially a neo-retro scrambler.

Around The HomeConsumer TechTechnology

Countertop smart farm promises fresh greens in as little as 8 days

by Monica J. White

Not everyone has access to a garden for growing greens. Home Harvest’s indoor growers automate lighting, watering, temperature, and airflow, promising fresh herbs, salads, and microgreens in as little as eight days with minimal hands-on work.

AutomotiveTransport

Tiny auto gadget beams vehicle tracking to your phone

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

If your teenager's starting to drive themself, this little car accessory could help keep them safe on the road, and give you some peace of mind. The Miles Plug tracks trips and vehicle health via your car's OBD-2 port, and beams alerts to your phone.

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Intrepid wing-suit flyers climb a 'razor-sharp' mountain peak in the French Alps, then launch for an epic unpowered flight through the valley below – capturing some stunning birds-eye footage along the way.

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