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Sleek scale-model hydroplane rises and rides on the water in new video
April 17, 2025
| Michael Franco
While hydrofoils lift out of the water thanks to an underwater fin, hydroplanes zoom along by riding directly on the surface of the water. A slick carbon-fiber scale model from startup CovaConcepts shows off the latter concept in a fun new video.
Impossibly lightweight hard-wall pickup camper outsmarts the industry
April 16, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
Following up on its ultralight Stealth pickup camper, Peak Performance is pushing the envelope yet again with the Nest, an equally impressive ultralight camper that combines hard walls with a super-flexible modular floor plan.
World's first "nonstop beating heart" transplant is a medical breakthrough
April 17, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
For the first time, surgeons have successfully performed a heart transplant in which the donor organ never skips a beat, limiting muscle damage and improving acceptance and recovery. It ushers in a new era of our approach to this lifesaving operation.
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April 16, 2025 | David SzondyThe British Army has successfully tested a Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) that took out multiple swarms of drones simultaneously and near instantaneously using high-frequency radio waves at a cost of 10p (US$0.13) per shot.
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April 16, 2025TL;DR: Packing light just got a whole lot easier. The Microsoft Surface SE is a no-fuss laptop built for life on the move, and it’s just $189.99 (MSRP $378)
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April 16, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe world's largest study into the long-term health impact of floods has found that there are surges in hospitalizations for months after an event – and current responses are inadequate when it comes to treating cancer, diabetes, mental health and more.
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April 16, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonLooking beyond jabs, sprays or tablets, scientists are thinking outside the box for delivering antiviral medication to prevent the spread of highly transmissible bugs. Their secret weapon? Chewing gum – but one made from a rather fascinating bean.
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April 16, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalWe've deployed so many satellites into space over the last few decades that we now have a massive orbital junk problem. The European Space Agency says there's now roughly as much debris as there are active satellites floating about in Low Earth Orbit.
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April 16, 2025 | Aaron TurpenBilled as a vision for a bridge between adventure and refinement, the Genesis X Gran Equator Concept has been unveiled at the New York Auto Show. The concept probably won't see production, but it could point towards something that will.
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April 16, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhile it's great to be able to virtually ride some of the world's best cycling routes on rainy days, sometimes you just wanna ride VR versions of your own local faves. Route Creator lets you do that, utilizing ride footage that you shoot yourself.
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April 16, 2025 | Aaron TurpenSubaru has taken the wraps off a new and improved Solterra for the 2026 model year, at the New York Auto Show. Also unveiled is a new off-road version of the Solterra, called the Trailseeker.
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April 16, 2025 | Michael FrancoTiny drops of water might not seem like powerhouse energy producers, but a new method shows how simple tubes might be able to turn falling rain into an energy source. In tests, the method was able to power up 12 LED lights.
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April 16, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis skyscraper's extraordinary exterior is not just for show. Designers Triptyque and Architects Office have arranged the building around a concrete exoskeleton, which provides structural support and frees up floorspace inside.
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