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New Ferrari "Manuale" isn't actually a manual, but it acts like one

July 09, 2026 | Utkarsh Sood
Okay, Ferrari, you have my attention now. A naturally aspirated V12 with an open-gated six-speed manual? Thank heavens! But wait … it’s got an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission? The plot thickens.

Tiny Kia EDC camper van is amazingly simple but brilliantly versatile

July 08, 2026 | C.C. Weiss
Vantrack is developing the Lightcamp package for the Kia PV5 Passenger, turning the tiny van into a mini-camper with in/outdoor kitchen and sleeping space for 4 people. Light, fast-moving equipment makes for easy conversion back to an everyday e-MPV.

2-minute tent throws some curvy air arches into classic A-frame design

July 09, 2026 | C.C. Weiss
Part A-frame and part tunnel tent, the inflatable Puffer tent is designed to seamlessly blend convenience, style and comfort. The tent sets up in minutes to deliver a fully integrated "all weather" sleeping space with built-in air mattress.

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The LiveWire Honcho Trail and Street aren't fast. They don't pack revolutionary battery tech. And they're not going to embarrass a sportbike at the traffic lights. Instead, they ask an important question: What if having fun is enough?
Alaskan Campers opens a new chapter with the launch of its HS 640 hardshell camper. The new composite RV is a lightweight, premium tiny abode optimized with components from some of the most respected suppliers in the industry.
This mid-sized tiny house cleverly balances portability and practicality. Its space-saving layout fits both upstairs and downstairs bedrooms, plus a surprisingly spacious living area, into a towable frame.
We're coming up on a year since Beachman unveiled its beautiful '64 electric motorcycle, which was dripping in retro style. It's now set to launch the Aviator, a café racer with its own subtle design flair and essential quality-of-life upgrades.
Though it only has a length of 26 ft, the White Pine uses an increased width and open design to provide an interior that's more spacious than you'd expect. It contains a large living area and kitchen, plus two easily accessed loft bedrooms.
A South Korea-based upstart wants to build you a folding bicycle like you've never seen before. Your eye will naturally be drawn to its stunning frame, but there's a lot more to this work of art on wheels. Meet the Tetra.

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Scientists have found what may be a critical trigger in allergic asthma, estimated to affect 60% of the 28 million Americans with the chronic respiratory condition. It opens the door to new ways to protect airways from inflammation and its symptoms.
Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running. For those of us not immersed in this new form of chemical pop culture, what the heck are they, and what should you be aware of if you're peptide-curious?
A lengthy trial robbing adults of 90 minutes of sleep a night has uncovered the effect even this small amount of lost shut-eye has on the waistline after little more than a month. It also increased the risk factors for chronic disease.
Instead of fading into silence, the post-reproductive ovary undergoes a dramatic shift, taking on an immune identity that may influence how the body ages.
Alcohol contributes to millions of deaths each year and is linked to cancer, liver disease, accidents, violence and dependence and addiction. Despite this, the disconnect between alcohol’s cultural role and its serious health burden is striking.
It’s small, blurry, and shaped like a Corn Flake, but the image taken of Earth’s tiny “quasi” moon, Kamo'oalewa, is one for the family album. China’s Tianwen-2 probe snapped the picture of the rock on July 2, making history.

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For the last couple of years, Cixi has been working on a three-wheeled vehicle called Vigoz that's based on its chainless pedaling system. A skeletal prototype has been tested to 100 km/h, and now the company has revealed the latest production design.
From raw eggs at the crack of dawn to whey shakes after workouts – there's a whole lot of advice about the best way to optimize your muscle growth. Has new research settled the debate once and for all, or will it spark even more?
Who could possibly compare to Superman, the Man of Steel? Definitely not a man of plastic! Right? Wrong. Scientists have discovered that unconventionally shaped plastics may rival steel bars as reinforcement materials in construction concrete.
Archeologists say they have solved the 6,000-year-old mystery of Armenia’s “dragon stones" – massive carved monoliths scattered across high-altitude slopes and pastures where no ancient settlements ever existed. It's a story of worship and water.
Originally envisioned as a Tesla Model 3 hatch camper, the Wheelhome Dashaway ECT micro-camping trailer eventually got its own wheels. It's still ready for efficient e-camping and furnishes travelers with everything they need to live in comfort.
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.
This has to go down as one of the most inventive and ambitious motorcycle designs I've seen in nearly 20 years following two-wheeled innovations. That doesn't mean I'd have the cojones to ride it, especially given its eye-popping steering setup!
Dragon Tiny Homes' Fairfax model is one of the most affordable tiny houses on the market. With a length of just 16 ft, it won't suit a large family, but it could be a good fit for a vacation home, or as a guest house.