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Common eye bug adds to growing links between infection and dementia
February 08, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists have uncovered an intriguing link between infection and brain health, finding that a common bacterium may advance cognitive decline. It's the latest evidence suggesting that bacteria and infections play a key role in destroying our brains.
Titanium-foam blended-wing fighter smashes rivals on the spec sheet
February 04, 2026
| David Szondy
There's a new contender for the US Navy's F/A-XX Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and it looks like something out of Batman's hangar thanks to a peculiar triple-fuselage design.
Storage-packed tiny house maximizes every inch of available space
February 08, 2026
| Adam Williams
When it comes to tiny houses, it's crucial to make use of every nook, drawer, and corner. The Ingrid tiny house nails this, packing an impressive amount of storage and flexibility into a compact footprint.
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A team of researchers might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes you might live. This group of engineers has developed a method to transform it into a new construction material that's perfect for pavements.
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.
The Ford Transit Custom isn't the only van to gain an inflatable pop-up roof design – the VW T7 gets one, too. Rhön Camp presents the first VW camper van with Freescape inflatable roof, pairing the air tent with a California-style interior.
The Trailpod camping trailer flips the calendar back to a simpler time when the off-road teardrop was a small, ageless and affordable gateway to global adventure. But it's more than meets the eye, concealing a modern, zero-wood build.
Shanghai robotics startup DroidUp has launched what it calls "a beautifully designed and expressive bionic robot" that is touted as "the world's first highly bionic robot that deeply integrates human aesthetics and advanced humanoid movement."
Bowlus' all-new Frontier Edition takes the brand's most powerful trailer to new aesthetic heights, warming up the interior of the riveted-aluminum fuselage with a rustic cabin inspired by the ranches and pioneer homesteads of the American West.
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February 08, 2026 | David SzondyOne of the most successful infantry weapons of the Cold War, if not of the last century, is beginning its journey to retirement as Raytheon successfully demonstrates the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), which is set to replace the Stinger missile. -
February 08, 2026 | Chelsea HaneyResearchers have developed an electronic skin that allows humanoid robots to distinguish everyday touch from damaging force. That ability, once reserved for living nervous systems, could reshape how robots interact with the physical world and with humans. -
February 07, 2026 | Aaron TurpenThe newly-unveiled Speedster Gen 2 from Stärke Motors is a modern Porsche 718 with a retro 356-style body and interior. For about US$135,000, anyone with a 2017 or newer 718 can have Stärke transform it into a Speedster. -
February 07, 2026 | David SzondySpaceX's Starlink communications satellite constellation is doing double duty as the company announces that it's moonlighting as the Stargaze Space Situational Awareness system that can track and manage traffic in low Earth orbit. -
February 07, 2026 | Jay KakadeWe generally associate the origins of mathematical thinking with the emergence of writing but a new study challenges this assumption looking at floral designs found on the pottery sherds across northern Mesopotamia, dating back 8000 years. -
February 07, 2026 | Aaron TurpenIf you’ve followed Mazda over the years, you know the 3 has always been the brand’s emotional core. For 2026, Mazda’s latest Mazda 3 Hatchback continues that tradition. -
February 07, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Line is the most ambitious and eye-catching part of Saudi Arabia's incredible construction boom. However, the futuristic megacity is reportedly now undergoing a major rethink and looks likely to be significantly reduced in scope. -
February 07, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalTerrestrial data centers are so 2025. We're taking our large-scale compute infrastructure into orbit, baby! Or at least, that's what Big Tech is yelling from the rooftops at the moment. It's quite a bonkers idea, so let's unpack what it's all about. -
February 07, 2026 | Jay KakadeNew research has found when plant leaves physically touch each other, they seem to form a biological signalling network to warn each other about upcoming stress. This boosts resilience to intense light, a common environmental challenge. -
February 06, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallBugatti is marking the 20th birthday of its extraordinary Veyron with a one-off special-edition hypercar that pays tribute to the 'mad genius' who designed it: Ferdinand Karl Piëch.
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Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.
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."