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Swingers and long-game players: The wild sex lives of beluga whales
January 25, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
For the first time, we know more than we ever expected to know about the sex lives of the majestic beluga whale. It's complicated, to say the least, but it also shows just how strategic nature is at keeping an isolated group of animals alive.
'True 4K' laser projector lights up smaller home theater spaces
January 22, 2026
| Paul Ridden
BenQ has heard the anguished cries of movie enthusiasts who don't have the luxury of large rooms for a home cinema setup. The W5850 4K projector sports a shorter-throw lens for big-screen visuals in smaller spaces.
Jellyfish sleep just like us, and even take midday naps
January 24, 2026
| Jay Kakade
A new study reveals jellyfish not only sleep but do so for the same portion of their day as humans, spending about one-third of the day sleeping. The findings also suggest that sleep evolved way before the brain to help maintain cells under stress.
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Simon Mildren, an Australian firefighter with a passion for beekeeping, has streamlined the beekeeping process with the Hivekeepers Micro Honey Harvester system. It sounds like it could be ideal for the recreational or small-scale beekeeper.
Dethleffs' new C.Fold concept caravan was developed specifically for the latest vehicles, particularly electric cars and smaller autos. It tucks down low during driving before lifting at camp with the swipe of a smartphone.
By lifting its hull above the water on a hydrofoil, Awake’s new NAVI electric foiler does away with spray and noise with a smooth, efficient glide. It’s not for everyone, but it shows how refined and practical electric foiling has become.
There's only so much you can realistically fit into a tiny house with a length of 20 ft. Despite this, the Tiny Rubik does a good job of squeezing in a well-designed layout, including a downstairs sleeping space and another up top.
Researchers have developed a spray-on powder that turns into a wound-conforming gel when it comes in contact with blood. The breakthrough has the possibility of dramatically improving wound care in combat and other life-threatening situations.
The CRKT ToGo Driver, designed by John Wu, is a pocket-sized multi-tool that blends sleek design with practical utility, offering everyday carry enthusiasts a compact solution for quick fixes and precision work.
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January 24, 2026 | C.C. WeissOne of the buzziest highlights of this year's CMT camper and travel show, the new Freescape camper van combines a flexible floor plan like nothing we recall seeing before with a unique patented pop-up roof system we definitely haven't seen before. -
January 24, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIf you're tired of running out of juice for your phone and other doodads on the go, Realme's got you. Its upcoming phone packs one of the biggest batteries around, and can also fast charge your devices. Talk about earning your keep in your EDC. -
January 24, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonIf you've thought about upgrading your audio hardware beyond your phone, the Maono PD200W mic makes a strong case for it. It offers versatility, quality and a simplicity that isn't common with audio gear. And, just as important, it's under US$100. -
January 24, 2026 | David SzondySometimes safety becomes unsafe when it's carried too far. A new study by Lloyds Register reveals that ships, especially cruise ships, have so many alarms going off on the bridge that it's overwhelming crews and creating unsafe conditions. -
January 24, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonYou can start 2026 like it's 1990 with GameSir's Pocket Taco, a cute compact controller that transforms your phone into a handheld gaming device. It's a bold design move, considering how litigious the original Game Boy maker Nintendo is known to be. -
January 24, 2026 | Adam WilliamsNo prizes for guessing where the Dark Vader draws its inspiration from. The tiny house certainly makes a forceful impression and combines its sleek black looks with a compact but storage-packed interior layout. -
January 24, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIt’s been a while since Toyota revealed plans to launch the new electric C-HR, which is set to become the company's smallest battery-powered crossover. Not just that, it will also become Toyota’s most affordable e-SUV. And it's coming soon! -
January 23, 2026 | Mike HanlonMecum's Kissimmee auction always kicks the year away with a bang, but this year it smashed a laundry list of world records: the biggest car auction in history ($441 million), the highest single day in history ($259 million), plus world record prices for the Ferrari Enzo, F40, F50, La Ferrari, La Ferrari Aperta, 288 GTO, FXX, 275 GTB/4 Alloy, 599 GTO, 250 GT/L Lusso, F12tdf, 458 Speciale A, 599 SA Aperta, 430 Scuderia and 458 Speciale A plus the Pagani Huayra and Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach. -
January 23, 2026 | Rich HaridyUse AI long enough and eventually you lose the ability to communicate your inner thoughts. You think in terms of LLM prompts. And if our inner thoughts then resemble LLM outputs does that mean the computer is getting smarter, or we are getting dumber? -
January 23, 2026 | Aaron TurpenImagine you’re eight years old and it’s your birthday. You open a big box. Inside is a huge, off-road, remote-controlled truck. Now, as a grownup, you realize why the Hummer EV exists.
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Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
Last year, Subaru surpassed Toyota and Lexus to become the most reliable carmaker according to Consumer Reports. This year, Toyota reclaims its crown. And there’s one damning stat: Four out of the top five most reliable car brands this year are Japanese.
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.
High on sheer cliffs in China, ancient coffins are wedged into rock faces hundreds of feet above the ground. These dramatic burials, now re-examined using ancient DNA, point to a broader practice where disparate cultures all had their own "sky graves."
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.
A team of Australian bodyboarding ratbags has managed to capture staggering footage of an extraordinary oceanic phenomenon: a place where four 12-ft (3.7-m) waves regularly converge into an oval dip, with explosive results.