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World's longest-range airliner takes to the skies

by David Szondy

If it's ever been your dream to spend 22 hours on a non-stop flight from Sydney to London, then good news: Airbus has announced the maiden flight of the world's longest-range airliner, the Airbus A350-1000ULR, with a range of almost 10,000 nautical miles.

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Tiny HousesOutdoors

Tiny house goes extra-wide to deliver spacious small living

by Adam Williams

This extra-wide tiny house uses its generous dimensions to create a spacious interior that includes some unusually premium touches – as well as a storage-integrated staircase unlike any other we've seen.

Space SystemsEngineering

'Space smoothies' may help astronauts stomach long missions

by Malcolm Azania

Customizable by sweetness and flavor, "space smoothies" offer emulsified omega-3 fatty acids. On long space missions, astronauts can now weaponize fish oils, fruit acids, coconut fats, and, of course, sugar, against morale-killing food fatigue.

This refurbished MacBook Pro just dropped to $400

Apple products have a remarkable knack for remaining useful long after newer models begin to demand attention. Case in point: this refurbished 2020 MacBook Pro, currently on sale for $399.99 (reg. $1,580).

Home EntertainmentConsumer TechTechnology

Big-screen plug-and-play entertainment arrives home in style

by Paul Ridden

Leica has been in the premium imaging biz for more than 100 years. After testing the waters through industry partnerships, the iconic brand launched its first smart projector in 2022. Now the range is expanding with the addition of the Cine Compact 1.

AutomotiveTransport

First-ever AC Cobra road coupé rolls out, and it's a brutal stunner

by Simon Heptinstall

Britain’s oldest car maker hopes for big sales surge thanks to the first Cobra with a roof. The ferocious AC Cobra GT Coupe pairs classic old-school styling in smooth aluminum and carbon fiber with a 5-liter Ford V8 under the hood.

Expedition TrucksAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

Radical Toyota bush camper expands to sleep 4 on a Land Cruiser

by C.C. Weiss

Several years ago, Bushwakka debuted one of the world's most creative Toyota 4x4 micro-campers, the two-sleeper Kamelback. Now it adds the 4-berth Kamelback 4, fitting a two-bed expandable bunkhouse atop the bare rear chassis of the Toyota Land Cruiser.

MotorcyclesTransport

Harley looks to enter electric off-road market with latest acquisition

by Utkarsh Sood

Harley-Davidson’s electric spin-off, LiveWire, has just bought Dust Moto. This marks the company’s first acquisition and a strong indicator of its intent to muscle in on the rapidly growing electric off-road market.

GearOutdoors

Modular sleeping bag combines 7 functions in 1 cozy package

by Maryna Holovnova

Currently on Kickstarter, a new camping product from TravelBird is designed to easily transform into seven different configurations, from a two-person sleeping bag to a cozy hands-free poncho.

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BiologyScience

Mystery solved: Ocean's ‘golden orb’ is something nobody guessed

by Mike McRae

A deep-sea mystery that has stumped researchers for the past two-and-a-half years has a solution, with marine scientists finally determining the identity of a bizarre “golden orb” recovered from the Pacific in 2023.

BiologyScience

Intelligent 'krakens' really did rule the seas 100 million years ago

by Jay Kakade

Bus-sized cephalopods reminiscent of the legendary kraken may have sat at the top of the food chain, using their smarts to hunt down prey in the oceans of the Late Cretaceous.

Infectious DiseasesIllnesses and conditionsBody and Mind

FDA approves pill that cuts COVID risk nearly 70%

by Bronwyn Thompson

The US has its first and only oral COVID-19 post-exposure prophylaxis on its way, after a Phase III trial of the drug ensitrelvir met its goals needed for US Drug and Food Administration approval. It dramatically reduces spread from close contacts.

EnvironmentScience

Polar bear death in Svalbard linked to highly pathogenic bird flu

by Kayleigh Long

Last month, tour guides in the remote Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard made a grisly discovery, chancing upon the carcasses of a young male polar bear and an adult walrus in an advanced state of decay.

AstronomyScience

'Rosetta stone' discovery may help decode mysterious signals from space

by The Conversation

A pair of stars spiralling around each other. That’s the origin of a new source of repeating radio bursts we’ve detected, called ASKAP J1745.

Elsewhere

What if you're asked to interview an actress that doesn't actually exist in the real world? Journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner has done just that, recently chatting to AI actress Tilly Norwood.

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