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A remarkable proof-of-concept project has successfully manufactured nanoscale diodes and transistors using a fast, cheap new production technique in which liquid metal is directed to self-assemble into precise 3D structures.
Category: Manufacturing, Technology
Tags: North Carolina State University, Manufacturing Technologies, Electronic, Transistor
Engineers at the University of South Australia have taken a page from the days of wooden sailing ships and developed a way for drones to navigate by the stars at night using simple, lightweight equipment for areas where GPS signals aren't available.
Scotland's Campervan Co has been building some of the world's most efficient electrified camper vans for nearly a decade, but it's really outdone itself with its latest build. Designed to deliver highly efficient driving and camping, the all-new Eco Escape packages a five-seat/four-sleeper interior in a Toyota Estima MPV with Hybrid Synergy Drive and electrified AWD. Campervan Co squeezes in a sleek, covert kitchen pod, fully adjustable three-seat bench/bed and dining area, without losing an iota of everyday driving capability.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Campervan, mini-campervan, RV, Toyota, Minivan, Outdoors and Camping, Camping
Whether you're Lego-curious or a devotee of the church of the colored brick, you can now turn your real world into model versions without any bone of creativity, thanks to this clever tech.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Lego, Kickstarter, Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Art, Engineering, Creative
German defense technology company, Helsing, has just unveiled its first AI-powered, munitions-deploying strike drone, the HX-2, though its core components are already battle-hardened.
Category: Military, Technology
Tags: drones, Warfare, Artificial Intelligence
While there are already AI systems that generate sound effects to match silent images of city streets (and other places), an experimental new technology does just the opposite. It generates images that match audio recordings of streets, with uncanny accuracy.
Category: AI & Humanoids, Technology
Tags: University of Texas, Audio, Sound, City
Since Saudi Arabia is aiming to transform its country into a futuristic tourist paradise with projects like the Line and Mukaab, it's going to need to seriously upgrade its transportation network. As part of this endeavor, authorities have inaugurated a huge new driverless metro system which is hailed as the longest in the world.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Zaha Hadid, Saudi Arabia, Railways, Trains
Ola Electric could be a familiar name in the global two-wheeler ecosystem, as the Indian manufacturer continues to be in the news for varied reasons. This time, though, it’s in the limelight for the launch of its radically cheap electric scooter range that comes with interchangeable battery tech.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: urban transport, Electric Motorcycles, Scooter, India, Honda, Zero Motorcycles
There’s plenty of evidence that ancient hominin species crossed paths on many occasions – but it’s never been quite as literal as a new discovery in Kenya. Paleontologists have discovered the first known example of fossil footprints left by two different species of ancient hominins on the same day.
Tags: Human, Evolution, Fossils, Rutgers University, Species, Kenya
Imagine a glow-in-the-dark designer desk, or wooden fence posts that guide you home with their eerie light. Scientists in Switzerland have developed a way to make glowing wood, with the help of a fungus.
Tags: Wood, Empa, Light, Luminescent, Bioluminescence, Fungus
KTM’s financial troubles are much worse than many suspected. The company has entered self-administration to undergo a restructuring process in an attempt to stave off bankruptcy. Is a total collapse of one of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers near?
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: KTM, Automotive, Financial, MV Agusta, Husqvarna, Gas Gas
Sometimes you see a vintage plane that makes you scratch your head. Case in point is the US Air Force's X-29 of the 1980s that looks like a fighter with the wings stuck on backwards. Was this a daft mistake or a great leap forward? Let's have a look.
Tags: US Air Force, NASA, DARPA, Experimental, Aircraft
It's not exactly brand new for 2024, but we couldn't resist bringing this to the attention of our outdoorsy readers. Unlike many camping trailers, Canadian builder Mission Overland's versatile Trail Dog gets a foldout ramp at the rear – making it easy to wheel in ATVs, dirt bikes or mountain bikes for your off-roading adventures.
Tags: Camping, Trailer, trailers, ATV, Mountain Bikes, Dirt Bikes
Nobody could accuse Network of Architecture (NOA) and Atelier4 of playing it safe with the Puzzle Tirana tower. Envisioned as a vertical village, the extraordinary building's exterior looks more like a work of abstract art than an actual building and will be formed from a number of stacked house shapes.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Tirana, Residential towers
The thinner the mountain bike pedal, the lighter and less bulky it will be. Canadian company Outlier MTB has taken this concept to the extreme, with pedals that sport a platform which is completely open in the middle.
Tags: Pedal, Mountain Bikes, Cycling
Being sedentary at work, such as sitting in front of a work computer, led to lower blood pressure than standing for long periods. The findings are from a new study that also found that prolonged standing at work can be harmful to the heart and circulation.
Category: Body & Mind
Tags: Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular, stand, University of Turku
The everyday carry flashlights (EDC) market is pretty crowded. From a chunky flashlight that telescopes into a lantern to a flashlight embedded into a sleek multitool, manufacturers are always looking for ways to let us take a little more light along on our outdoor adventures.
Tags: Flashlights, Camping, Battery Charger, Night, Rechargeable, Everyday Carry
Following on from a campaign that raised nearly US$350,000 from more than 2,000 backers, innovative fitness gear startup Zest Up – which brought us the first ropeless battle ropes – has fine-tuned its hit debut product and added two more levels to suit everyone from beginners to athletes.
Category: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Kickstarter, Weight, Exercise, Gadgets, Home Gym, sustainable design
The new 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 motorcycle - revealed at this year's EICMA - offers classic styling, affordability, and a comfortable ride. It's not perfect, especially when pushed beyond its remit, but if you like the look, you'll probably love the feel.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Reviews, Motorcycle, Royal Enfield, Retro, Naked bike
Based in British Columbia, Durston builds some of the lightest high-performance backpacking gear on the market, putting it through the absolute wringer of the Canadian Rockies during R&D. Its latest launch packs on a few ounces compared to some of its older shelters but unfurls into a roomier, more convenient freestanding double-wall dome that promises superior storm-readiness. The X-Dome series looks like it could be the ultimate compromise between on-ground camping comfort and low, back-saving weight.
Tags: Tent, Backpacking, Bikepacking, Outdoors and Camping, Camping