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The instant we saw the Torsus Praetorian off-road bus for the first time, we knew: That would make an absolutely killer expedition motorhome. There was a false start or two, but the big, bad beast of a bus has finally completed its destiny. And it's done it with more flair and style than we would have imagined, rivaling a few million-dollar expedition vehicles with an upscale rustic-chic interior living environment that would feel as at home parked outside the bustling marinas of Monaco as it would standing alone in

Although there already are "smart" contact lenses that monitor the eyes for signs of glaucoma, the devices are typically only worn when the patient is awake. A new type of contact lens, however, watches over the eyes throughout the night, too.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags:

Although AI-based restoration methods can indeed bring new life to damaged paintings, the end result is typically a digital copy of the original painting. By contrast, a new MIT technique applies reversible repairs to the physical painting itself, in the form of a removable mask.

Germany's Mahle is reported to be one of the world's largest manufacturers of automotive components. But the company also makes ebike motors and has now launched into the eMTB space with a mid-drive claimed to be "one of the most powerful systems on the market."Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Mahle, ebikes

If you have an aversion to the bitter taste of grapefruit, cabbage, broccoli and even alcohol, you might be a "super-taster," and you're not alone – as many as one in four people have the genetic code that triggers this sensitivity. But scientists have now found that it's also linked to poor health outcomes, including chronic kidney disease and bipolar disorder.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTag

Archaeologists have long debated the origin of human symbolic behavior. The dominant idea was that only modern humans (Homo sapiens) were capable of complex symbolic thought and behavior; such as creating art, jewelry, or engaging in rituals. However, growing evidence suggests Neanderthals also developed symbolic behavior independently, around the same time.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags:

Storied e-mobility brand VanMoof has risen from the ashes of bankruptcy courtesy of McLaren Applied, and launched its first new ebikes since going under in 2023. The S6 series is said to be "the culmination of 5 generations and 11 years of ebike innovation."Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: VANMOOF,

Looking forward to a future where laser beams replace power lines, DAPRA's Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has set new records for transmitting more power wirelessly over longer distances.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Energy, Laser, DARPA

If you're trying to avoid sugar in your diet, you'll want to be careful about how you choose and use your artificial sweeteners. A study led by physiologists from the University of Colorado Boulder shows that a popular sugar substitute called erythritol could increase your risk of suffering a stroke.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living,

Boutique audio brand Astell&Kern is known for pushing the music hardware envelope in terms of tech and price, but its titanium-housed Luna earphones bump things up a notch with a price tag so high it will send your bank balance into orbit.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Earphones,