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Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel, it still tends to be weaker than those substances. Scientists have now set about addressing that shortcoming, by strengthening wood with added iron.

Onyx Boox has launched a color ePaper version of its 13.3-inch Tab X productivity slate, which can be used with the new stylus input or optioned with a keyboard case for a laptop-like experience.

If you need a reliable, portable laptop without spending a fortune, this deal is tough to top, especially with the threat of tariffs. Right now, you can grab a refurbished MacBook Air for only $199.97 (MSRP $999).

NASA and Boeing have effectively cancelled the X-66 Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) concept demonstrator aircraft. Officially described as a "pause," development of the thin-wing airplane is being halted in favor of ground-based testing.

A mainstay diabetes drug reduced pain and stiffness and improved function in overweight people with knee osteoarthritis, a new study has found. It may mean that, as a result, invasive knee replacement surgery can be delayed for as long as possible.

Bugatti went all-in with the Tourbillon, crafting a bespoke 8.3L V16 engine with Cosworth and commissioning a matching V16 Jacob & Co. watch – two mechanical masterpieces, one roars, one ticks.

Billed as the world's slimmest hardshell rooftop tent, the Mars Aeroblade looks to minimize impact on fuel economy while offering robust protection at camp. It measures over 1 inch thinner than the previous thinnest hardshell RTT we covered.

Unless you're some boring, unimaginative schmuck, chances are you've sometimes wondered what the world looks like from a tiny creature's point of view. Well, the Goby robot will show you, as you remotely control it via a simple online dashboard.

There are times when a car is more of a vehicle than you need, but even a three-wheeled velomobile is just a little too … little. That's where the pedal-electric Acticycle comes in, with its four wheels, two seats, and top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph).

Back in January, Samsung gave CES attendees a first look at what was claimed to be the "world's most compact triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector and touch interaction device." The Premiere 5 has now launched in the company's home turf.