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Three 40-ft shipping containers used to create one extraordinary home
April 28, 2025
| Adam Williams
Architects never seem to tire of experimenting with shipping containers. This neat example of the metal boxes' versatility consists of three customized containers which create a spacious home that includes multiple outdoor areas.
Earth’s oceans used to be green, and they could turn purple next
April 27, 2025
| Jay Kakade
Looking like something out of Minecraft, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has released a new image of its latest electromagnetic railgun being developed by the Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to counter hypersonic missiles.
Pets found to deliver significant health benefits to the lonely
April 27, 2025
| Paul McClure
Two groups particularly prone to social isolation – older adults and international students – felt much less lonely when they engaged in pet-focused activities, according to a new study. The cost-effective approach also boosted health and well-being.
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April 27, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWe all know the many health effects that a diet high in saturated fat and refined sugar has on our bodies. Now, in the first study of its kind on humans, scientists find that it may also be negatively impacting our ability to navigate and learn.
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April 27, 2025 | Paul RiddenThe Bruzer from Priority Bicycles has been developed with popular YouTuber Ryan Van Duzer and the cycling community to open up bikepacking "to riders who may feel intimidated by either the activity or the price of a quality ride."
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April 27, 2025 | Loz BlainUltra-deep tech startup Nirvanic put on a fairly humble-looking robotics demo at Jeff Bezos's private MARS 2025 conference – but it may go down as a landmark moment both in AI robotics, and in our understanding of consciousness itself.
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April 27, 2025 | Paul McClureWe review Roborock's new wet and dry stick vacuum, the F25 ACE, which delivers a lot of bang for a reasonable amount of bucks. From powerful suction and anti-tangle tech to auto-dispensing detergent and self-cleaning, it ticks many boxes.
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April 27, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThe Quantum SE tiny house is a relatively spacious model that includes an open and light-filled interior and a downstairs bedroom. The towable home also maximizes space by offering a neat rooftop terrace area.
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April 27, 2025 | Paul McClureNew research has compared whether food waste is reduced more by consumers who are driven by sustainability or those driven by nutrition and health. The study highlights the need to reconsider our approach to addressing the issue of food waste.
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April 27, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodHarley-Davidson is in trouble. It all started when Harley’s annual report for 2024 revealed a revenue decline of more than 60%. Now it's looking like the company is set to lose three board members after its CEO decided to step aside.
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April 26, 2025 | C.C. WeissCoffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. With that popularity comes literal tons of waste each year. Morii Outdoors puts some of that waste to good use in an all-natural firestarter for camping and survival.
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April 26, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIt's nice to have a protective case with custom foam cutouts for your bits of gear, but that sliced foam isn't gonna be much good for protecting anything else. That's where Pelican's Re-Set padding system comes in, as it can be altered for each use.
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April 26, 2025 | Nick LavarsA compound derived from a Himalayan fungus has been refined by scientists for a chemotherapy drug with powerful anti-cancer effects. NUC-7738 is yielding encouraging results in ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials, and is advancing towards approval.
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