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Split-shell caravan concept maps the future of pop-up camping
21 January 2026 @ 10:04 pm
Never one to shy away from exploring potential avenues for the future of RVing, Dethleffs has hit this year's CMT show with a new camper concept. The 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 push of a button to essentially double its interior volume.Continue ReadingCategory: Camping Trailers, AdForestry-waste pine bark could be used to pull antibiotics out of wastewater
21 January 2026 @ 8:00 pm
It's a sad fact that antibiotics are constantly entering the environment through the wastewater stream, boosting the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. There could soon be a cheap new way of removing those antibiotics from the water, however, using plentiful pine bark.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: AntiAI wearable gives a voice to people rendered speechless by strokes
21 January 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Speech impairment, known as dysarthria, is a very common consequence of strokes, affecting nearly half of all survivors. A stroke can cause weakness in the facial muscles and vocal cords, making it difficult to speak fluently, clearly, or in full sentences. While most people eventually recover, the process is often slow and frustrating, and it significantly affects quality of life during rehabilitation.Continue ReadingCategory: Novel electric waterbike rises above noisy jetski competition
21 January 2026 @ 5:03 pm
Most watercraft spend their lives having to battle with the water beneath them. Engines roar, hulls push aside spray, and speed comes at the expense of drag, noise, and turbulence. Hydrofoiling flips this dynamic on its head. Instead of plowing through the water’s surface, a submerged foil generates lift, raising the hull clear of the water and dramatically reducing the resistance it needs to overcome.Continue ReadingCategory: Boats and WaterspOnly in Dubai: Striking skyscraper turns heads with glowing orb lounge
21 January 2026 @ 2:57 pm
How do you stand out in a skyscraper-packed city like Dubai? Well, you can either build really big – or you can build eye-catching. MVRDV opted for the latter with its Inaura tower, which will be defined by a luminous, jewel-like orb nestled between the building's upper floors.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyTags: Building and Construction, Battlefield wound spray stops bleeding in just one second
21 January 2026 @ 1:08 pm
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.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body and MindTags: Blood, FDA-approved ADHD brain device fails to outperform placebo
21 January 2026 @ 8:50 am
The first-of-a-kind brain-stimulation device approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the US has had its efficacy questioned, with scientists believing that its Food and Drug Administration (US) approval was based on too small a study.Continue ReadingCategory: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Autonomous helicopter built to hunt submarines takes first flight
21 January 2026 @ 4:42 am
The Royal Navy highlighted its Hybrid Air Wing and Atlantic Bastion strategy as Leonardo’s full-scale Proteus autonomous helicopter completed its maiden flight on January 16, marking a key step toward mixed crewed and uncrewed operations.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Royal Navy, Helicopter, Autonomous flightNAVEE Storm X: More proof that electric dirt bikes are thriving
21 January 2026 @ 12:04 am
Once written off as novelties, e-dirt bikes have matured into serious off-road machines – it's the one category that's experiencing the most growth in the two-wheeled EV space. And now, NAVEE has just come up with its first-ever dirt bike.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Simplified kit aims to take the sting out of small-scale beekeeping
20 January 2026 @ 4:30 pm
The traditional method of beekeeping – using heavy frames that hold the honey, and large extractors that do the harvesting – can be a grubby, physically demanding, time-consuming procedure that takes up a large amount of space along with the hazards of being stung or harming the bees.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: