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1.7 million planned satellites to have ‘devastating’ impact on astronomy
July 27, 2026
| Chris Young
For the first time, a European Southern Observatory (ESO) study has quantified the threat to astronomy posed by a large number of highly reflective satellites planned to launch in the coming years.
Adorable Kia iCamper van loads up on adaptable versatility
July 24, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Wellhouse Leisure is one of the world's preeminent crafters of both electric and tiny camper vans, and it combines those talents to craft the most versatile Kia PV5 mini-camper so far. Its iCamper rearranges in ways other PV5 electric campers don't.
Inflatable rooftop tent rides in the trunk, camps on roof or ground
July 27, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The newest inflatable rooftop tents are so light and packable, they travel in the car instead of on it. The Portal Nomis One is the latest, using a split-body design to carry in the trunk before inflating and hoisting onto the roof in 10 minutes.
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At $17,999, Harley has packaged the attitude of a custom bobber with the proven Softail platform on the Deadwood, creating one of the more compelling factory-built cruisers in its lineup. Love or hate Harley, this will certainly get people talking!
We're so used to seeing folding knives, we're never expecting an entirely different tool in a folding package. But the all-new Norse Foldable from Willumsen is just that, concealing a different style of fold-out blade inside its knife-like handle.
The deadliest animal to ever exist isn’t an apex predator like sharks or lions. Neither is it rats that caused three great plagues. It’s the tiny 5-mm Anopheles mosquito. One company is proposing fighting them with tiny air-to-air killer drones.
I love a multitool as much as the next person, but some of them really aim to do too much for my liking – especially when I'm within city limits. The Dual packs three tools that'll actually come in handy on the daily, and it looks elegant too.
The Farnborough International Airshow in the UK is one of the world's premier aerospace events, where major industry announcements and billion-dollar deals are as common as muffins. New Atlas is on the ground at this year's record-breaking event.
Chip Motors, a new EV startup out of Miami, is betting that more people will choose a right-sized family vehicle for everyday trips in and around their neighborhoods. That includes trips without anyone in the car.
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July 27, 2026AI is a marvel—until your browser has seven AI tabs open. 1min.AI puts GPT, Claude, Gemini, image generation, document tools, and more into one workspace for a one-time $69.97 through Aug. 9. -
July 27, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaThe best solutions are sometimes the simplest. Following this principle, a group of researchers from the USA has developed a new flood alarm system that can detect rising water before it reaches a private property. -
July 27, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallRange Rover has revealed the first glimpse of its new GT, the most car-like model in the brand's history. The sleek electric crossover previews the next generation of Range Rover design, with a focus on long-distance luxury and refinement.
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Blue Zone residents around the globe have become famous for having remarkable life expectancies, on average. Not only that, they live healthier for longer. Could their personalities be influencing health markers in these super-agers?
Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, has always been a geological puzzle. The Sicilian volcano has erupted several times a year, and glassy peaks of over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) have fascinated scientists for decades.
It sounds like harmless fun, letting users “buy” food, clothes or other products with no real-world cost, since most of these apps are free. But even when an app or website costs you nothing, they help advertisers better target you in real life.
Huge sinkholes in nature have traditionally been viewed as a win for biodiversity, protecting plants that would otherwise be exposed to environmental stressors above ground. However, a new genetic study indicates they are an evolutionary death trap.
An individual’s testosterone levels aren’t fixed – they swing by the hour and the season. And while testosterone is biologically useful, it isn’t the measure of a man; real strength is not something that can be delivered by a hormone shot.
A newly described single-celled protist can metamorphose into much larger “supergiants” that shift their shape, alter their movement, and begin hunting and eating their own genetically identical relatives.
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July 27, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Dorado V3 is an electric dual sport that may not carry the cachet of an established brand, but its spec sheet suggests it's aiming well above its weight. A 48-hp motor, a 7.2-kWh swappable battery, an 80-mph top speed, and 70 miles of trail range. -
July 27, 2026 | Adam WilliamsNot all tiny houses feel tiny inside. The Florence packs an impressive amount into its compact frame, including a spacious living area, a full-size kitchen, a downstairs bedroom, and even a home office. -
July 27, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalHeyGears' upcoming 3D printer can produce full-color models right on your desktop. That means you don't have to worry about painting and finishing your creations by hand – and you can experiment more freely with your designs than ever before. -
July 27, 2026 | Omar KardoudiItalian startup Generative Bionics unveils Gene.01, a humanoid robot with sensor-packed skin that feels people approaching and adjusts before contact, aiming to make human-robot collaboration safer on factory floors. -
July 26, 2026 | Joe SalasOukitel’s WP68 Air and WP500 Ultra: giant batteries disguised as rugged phones. One has IR night vision and the other a proper thermal camera. Also, one of them nearly tempted me away from my Galaxy S22. -
July 26, 2026 | Etiido Uko“Under the sea, Darling it’s better, Take it from me!” sang the crab in The Little Mermaid, and he may be right. Scientists say 0.1% of the world’s seawater has enough critical elements to last 50,000 years, and are now exploring their extraction. -
July 26, 2026Microsoft 365 is $99.99 per year, and it costs even more if you pay by the month. If you want a smarter option, Microsoft Office Pro comes with many of the same apps, and it’s only $32.97 for life (reg. $219.99).
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Electra's aircraft looks conventional enough, but it generates ludicrous amounts of lift, to take off and land at incredibly slow speeds, using almost no runway. With US$9 billion in pre-orders, it's outselling anything from the eVTOL world.
Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled its Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW) that pumps out up to 150 kW of power yet can take out 200 medium-sized drones running on its own internal power supply.
An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark achievement set to save millions of lives.
Deep underground in a dark, sulfuric cave, scientists have made an incredible discovery – a giant communal spider web spanning more than 1,000 square feet, home to an estimated 110,000 spiders that defy nature to coexist in harmony.
There are knives, good knives, great knives, and classic knives. Then there are the knives that are flat-out legends with remarkable stories behind them. One of these is the instantly recognizable Puma White Hunter that redefined the hunting knife.
The Mysa 400 by Irontown Modular is an extra-wide tiny house that features an apartment-style interior with a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an open design that's suited to full-time living.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.
After Volkswagen split its midsize van lineup into two distinct model lines, the future of VW van life took the proverbial fork in the road. Spacecamper is the latest to convert a Caravelle, and its new camper arrives as a fast, versatile adventurer.