Blending futuristic design with centuries-old tradition, BORD Architectural Studio has created the new Sauska Tokaj Winery in Rátka, Hungary. Perched lightly above the UNESCO-listed Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, the 5,830-sq-m (62,754-sq-ft) structure seems to hover over the landscape, echoing the graceful curves of the surrounding hills.

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Category: Architecture, Technology

Tags: Vineyard, Floating, Interior Design, Travel and Tourism, Wine

Rumors have been swirling around the Honda CB1000F for a while. It was more a matter of when it would be revealed than if. Now here it is, in all its glory, Honda’s neo-retro naked bike that carries the baton forward for the CB lineage.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Honda, Honda Motorcycles, Naked bike, Retro, Yamaha, Kawasaki

The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. Situated just a short distance from the Nile, this enormous temple complex was once considered to be the spiritual center of Thebes. With its presence carved into tall columns and sprawling courtyards, this hallowed location has been a place of devotion to deities like Amun-Ra, Montu, and Mut for more than 3,000 years. The biggest and most important part of Karnak is a massive 30-hectare area built to honor the sun god Amun-Ra.

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Category: History, Science

Tags: Archeology, Historic, Geology

With so many small-capacity motorcycles coming out of India at the moment, standouts can be difficult to spot. But every once in a while, a moto comes along that's interesting enough to break through the noise. The TVS Apache RTX could just be that moto.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: TVS Motor, Adventure Bikes, Touring, Off-road, KTM, India

Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent? A study published in Nature Microbiology has for the first time homed in on the specific combination of temperature, acidity, and microbes involved in the optimal fermentation process for cocoa beans. They then proposed an ideal microbial formulation for developing the flavors of fine chocolate.

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Category: Science

Tags: Bacteria, Food, Chocolate, Fermentation, Food technology

Finasteride has long been a popular choice for millions of people seeking to achieve thicker hair. It was marketed as a cosmetic treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), but beneath its appeal of luscious locks lies a darker story, one that's now being brought to light by a sweeping new review from Mayer Brezis and colleagues at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and Mind

Tags: Baldness, Depression, Suicide, mental health, Drugs

Not wanting to miss out on the sport truck craze currently happening with the Detroit 3, Toyota has debuted the TRD Rally model of the Tundra. It’s a combination of nostalgia, muscular sound, and off-road credibility.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

Tags: Reviews, Toyota, Truck, Off-road

Like something out of an early Transformers movie, researchers at Caltech have just demonstrated how a humanoid and a drone can team up to accomplish multiple forms of movement. The experiment opens new possibilities in robotic locomotion.

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Category: Robotics, Technology

Tags: Caltech, Humanoid, drones, Robot

Late last month, Anker sub-brand Soundcore launched a Kickstarter for a 4K laser projector with a 7.1.4 sound system. Those not wanting to wheel around a huge smart entertainment hub can now opt for something similar, but a lot more portable.

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Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Projectors, LED, Portable, HD, Speakers

I love travel and EDC gear that's designed to take up as little room as possible. The Elio water bottle is a great example of that: it can hold 25.4 fl oz (about 750 ml) when expanded, and compress down to the size of a hockey puck for easy packing or carrying on the go.

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Category: Gear, Outdoors

Tags: EDC, Water Bottle, Kickstarter

Some may have forgotten that Triumph acquired OSET, one of the biggest names in off-road motorcycles for kids, three years ago. Now, it seems like a long-term calculated move to break into a new segment.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Triumph, Off-road, Dirt Bikes, Kids, Electric Motorcycles

Imagine walking down a quiet urban street at dusk. The lamps flicker on, casting pools of warm light on the pavement. But these aren't just streetlights, they're power outlets for charging your electric vehicle.

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Category: Transport

Tags: Electric Vehicles, EV Charging, Electricity, Cars

Lead poisoning isn’t just an industrial-age problem. A new study reveals our ancestors, including Neanderthals, were exposed to lead for millions of years, shaping how their brains evolved and overturning what scientists thought about our toxic history.

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Category: Biology, Science

Tags: Archeology, Neanderthal, Lead exposure, Brain, Evolution, Southern Cross University

The small-displacement entry-level motorcycle segment is hotter than ever. An increasing number of manufacturers are putting more and more effort into diversifying their offerings in this class for one big reason: it is growing unlike any other motorcycle segment.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Moto Morini, Off-road, Adventure Bikes, Enduro

A one-week, clinician-supported online therapy program significantly reduced anxiety and improved daily functioning for adults with social anxiety disorder, according to a new study. It’s a promising step toward more flexible, accessible treatments.

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Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind

Tags: Anxiety, cognitive-behavioral-therapy, mental health, University of New South Wales

When Honda revived the CB nameplate in 2020, it left many disappointed, considering it was making a comeback as a small-displacement single. It has been largely limited to markets like India, Japan, and parts of Europe, but for the few who have had a chance to swing their leg over it, the general response has been positive.

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Category: Motorcycles, Transport

Tags: Honda, Honda Motorcycles, Retro, India

It's double-barreled, it uses lasers instead of LEDs, and it's machined from a solid block of 6061 aluminum alloy. Come meet the Lumitwin DL700 flashlight, which belts out two converging beams up to a distance of 2 km (1.24 miles).

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Category: Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Flashlights, Laser, Kickstarter

A climate-focused report out of Europe throws serious shade at plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) cars, pointing out that they emit nearly as much carbon dioxide emissions as combustion engine-powered vehicles. In fact, it highlights how real-world emissions from supposedly greener PHEVs has increased over the years above officially recorded figures to nearly five times. Yikes!

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Category: Transport

Tags: Emissions, Plug-in Hybrid, Europe, Carbon Dioxide, Emissions Control

Serving as a bigger brother to Nordic & Spruce's weekender model, the Overnighter, the Homesteader is a tiny house that's well-suited to full-time living for a couple or small family. Measuring 272 sq ft (25 sq m), it features a spacious and light-filled interior layout that can be configured with lots of options.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, House, Home, Micro-House

Californian e-mobility outfit Viribus has launched a new electric trike family, with tasty specs like a 1,200-W peak motor on offer for pedaling or throttling up inclines, as well as dual shocks, rear differential, and a two-step folding design.

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Category: Urban Transport, Transport

Tags: Trike, Tricycle, ebikes