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Breakthrough Alzheimer's blood test has been approved for the US
May 20, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
The first blood test for Alzheimer's disease detection has been green-lit by the US Food and Drug Administration, providing a simpler, quicker and less invasive method of diagnosis and speedier intervention. It's a milestone moment for medical science.
Split-wing aircraft makes world-first fan-in-wing transition flight
May 17, 2025
| Joe Salas
Horizon’s Cavorite X7 just made aviation history by pulling off the world's first stable fan-in-wing transition flight. The hybrid eVTOL can take off like a helicopter, cruise like a plane, and recharge its batteries mid-flight for quick turnarounds.
Huawei's 18-inch foldable-screen laptop is thinner than your phone
May 20, 2025
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Huawei's latest piece of gear is wild. The MateBook Fold Ultimate Design looks like a 13-inch laptop on the outside, until you open it to reveal an 18-inch foldable screen that's just 7.3 mm thick. For reference, an iPhone 16 has a depth of 7.8 mm.
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May 19, 2025Klutzes of the world, listen up! If you’re looking for a laptop to keep up with your rough demands, meet the Lenovo Chromebook. This durable and dependable laptop is drop-resistant, and now it’s just $54.99 (reg. $328.99).
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May 19, 2025 | C.C. WeissYASA adds to the growing hype around axial flux electric motors, announcing the opening of a "super factory" to boost production. The potent pancake motors will find their way into world-class vehicles from marques like Lamborghini.
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May 19, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has found that after just a few days of eating a high-fat diet, the gut’s defenses are broken down, and an asymptomatic inflammation is triggered that can develop into a long-term problem. Importantly, the effects were reversible.
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May 19, 2025 | C.C. WeissAfter releasing one off-road trailer after another, Mammoth Overland is ditching the chassis and wheels for its latest design. The SKL off-road camper leaps up atop the vehicle roof, bringing its own solid-state battery bank and hard walls.
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May 19, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has found a link between the bacteria responsible for gum disease and atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of adopting a holistic approach to medicine.
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May 19, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalPhilips just launched a program to offer up 3D printing files so anyone can produce their own spare parts for its trimmers for free. More brands should follow suit to make their products last longer – and avoid being trashed way before they're due.
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May 19, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhile we've seen a number of wearable underwater propulsion systems, they've typically been strapped to the user's arms or legs. The newly refreshed CudaJet is different, in that it's a true backpack-style underwater jetpack.
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May 19, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis interesting take on small living involved renovating a dilapidated 1940s railway car to transform it into an affordable tiny house for two that's well-suited for vacations or as a guest house.
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May 19, 2025 | Paul RiddenOukitel has launched what it's calling as the world's first industrial-grade modular rugged phone, the WP300. It's seriously tough, but also the most fun I've had with a smartphone in a long time.
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