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Hybrid human-mouse brain created in landmark lab experiment
September 17, 2026
| Mike McRae
A groundbreaking experiment has dramatically advanced the field of lab-grown neural models, with researchers fusing a human cortical organoid with another animal's nervous system. Now, scientists are weighing up the ethics versus the potential.
Kia shakes up the camper van market in the best way
September 15, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The Kia PV5 has already set itself apart from the pack in terms of smart, capable, stylish camper vans. Now it's being joined by the larger, roomier PV7, a modular e-van platform that promises to pave the way for more comfortable, flexible campers.
Small, spry solar-roofed tractor looks to replace diesel
September 17, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
GoSun's Moonrider 27 pairs a compact 27-hp electric tractor with an optional solar roof, letting farmers charge in the field and swap diesel for sunlight as solar tractor alternatives multiply worldwide.
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The Kleox teardrop trailer family pairs a beautifully arched fiberglass body with an exceptionally simple design meant to keep price down well under €10,000. And with a starting weight of under 500 lb, it doesn't require much vehicle to tow it.
Living in a tiny house with a family is always going to be a challenge, but some models are better equipped than others to make it work. We've picked 10 of the best examples that make family life on wheels easier.
There are very few plants that can grow in sand, but farming in a desert is hard to imagine. Or is it? Scientists in the UAE are trying to make it happen. With their new method, growing crops in sand may become possible in the near future.
For years, the US has had the Mustang. Britain, meanwhile, has had trouble keeping its great sports-car names alive. It took time, but Britain finally looked across the Atlantic, saw what Ford did with the Mustang, and said: yeah, we can do that too.
With its aerodynamic design, the Volkswagen Mission Efficiency concept has demonstrated a per-charge range of just under 500 miles from a small 54.9-kWh battery and the same motor used in the ID.Polo.
An easy weekly spray up the nose has become a contender for being a first-in-class treatment for protection from respiratory viruses, including the flu. And the startup advancing this breakthrough is heavily backed by the US Department of Defense.
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September 16, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteLogitech Spot’s new integrations turn occupancy and air-quality data into automated office actions, from releasing empty meeting rooms to forecasting busy days and feeding room data into AV and AI systems. -
September 16, 2026Promote peak productivity with an upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. This indispensable software is available now for $9.97 for life, with an instant download code until Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No subscription required. -
September 16, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe Ebicos Happy Dreamer extends a small van's volume to create a roomier RV. The sleeper pod bursts out of the van's tailgate at camp to create an instant bedroom. Buyers can use it on its own or with the available slide-out kitchen. -
September 16, 2026 | Ben CoxworthUnderwater drones certainly are handy for inspecting things like boat hulls and fish farm nets, but they can often be relatively large, complex devices that cost a few thousand bucks. Such is not the case with the simple li'l BentiX, however. -
September 16, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaDyson's new CameraJet toothbrush features not only a brush head but also a water flosser and a camera that uses AI to direct the water flow. It could very well become the smartest device in your bathroom. -
September 16, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe A-frame Bunkhouse is designed for a good time, not a long time. The tiny house features an extra-wide interior layout that's arranged on one floor and sleeps a family in comfort during their vacations. -
September 16, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallThe maritime sector is under pressure to clean up its act. A new hybrid self-loading cargo ship is pioneering battery power, cutting half a million liters of diesel annually and paving the way for 100% electric shipping. -
September 16, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodStark has taken an already absurdly light, absurdly powerful electric supermoto and shaved a few more pounds off of it. "How do you like me now?" the Varg SM Sköll asks. It's even blacked out now, just about everything anodized and powder-coated black. -
September 16, 2026 | Mike McRaeA new kind of “super” material with its origins in a wild World War II plan to build ships from ice and wood pulp could give future engineers a novel toolkit for construction in polar or even alien environments. It could also be a source of water. -
September 16, 2026Hisense M7SR makes MiniLED easier to experience, combining Hi-QLED MiniLED, AI-powered picture optimization, 4K upscaling, glare reduction, HDR support and gaming features for a brighter, clearer and more immersive everyday viewing experience.
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Dinosaurs may be long extinct, but 2025 made it clear that they’re anything but settled science. New fossils, reanalyses of famous specimens and increasingly sophisticated tools have helped us learn more about how they lived, moved, fed and evolved.
This week, talk of the AI bubble bursting has intensified with Google top executive Demis Hassabis throwing some fuel on the fire while discussing the release of the tech company's Gemini 3 model. He also thinks some players will weather the storm.
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.
A new video takes you inside Dyson's impressive vertical farming operation, which is home to 1,225,000 strawberry plants and shows you how the company is applying its manufacturing knowledge to producing homegrown food for British consumers.
It may surprise some to learn that Polaris has a serious research, development, and testing facility. I got a full tour of the place, along with a dedicated test track that I got to use later.
Nobody really enjoys seeing power lines, but maybe they could be turned from an eyesore into a local point of pride. Such is the thinking behind this creative project that transforms power line pylons into huge animal sculptures.
A bacterium from the gut of Japanese tree frogs has "exhibited remarkably potent" tumor-killing abilities when administered intravenously, outperforming current standard therapies and paving the way for an entirely new approach to treating cancer.
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.