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Note: It’s purely MotoGP. Now that we have that clarified, here’s the big breaking news: Yamaha recently declared that it was formally retiring its iconic inline-four "big-bang" M1 – the same platform that has helped Yamaha secure eight MotoGP riders' titles since its introduction in 2002.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Yamaha,

Provuu is a brand from Switzerland, where they know exactly what is needed for a good day on the slopes – even when the weather is bad. The company's downhill ski goggles are now on Kickstarter, and if you’ve ever had to cancel a ski day due to low visibility, this might be the season’s must-have gadget.Continue ReadingCategory: OutdoorsTags: Skiing, Goggles,

Until fairly recently, if you wanted to get a projector close to the wall or screen, the ultra-short-throw model you'd need would be something of a beast. China's JMGO changed that in January with its compact O2S Ultra – and now the next in line has launched.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology

The motorcycle market is packed with global players. Some come with an expertise in engineering, some in design, others in historical roots, and with the onset of electric motos, brands of late also seem to come with the extra edge of modern-day innovation. But only one two-wheeler company can boast of being the world’s largest EV manufacturer (by volume): Yadea.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles,

In the world of flying, stinging insects, Asian giant hornets reign supreme, reaching impressive sizes and wielding mighty venom-filled lances. Now, researchers have found an unlikely hero that can vanquish these buzzing badasses: the humble frog.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Frogs, hornet,

Lexus has just unveiled the successor to its legendary LFA supercar after discontinuing the first one over a decade ago. It's got new underpinnings, bold styling, and an electric powertrain to replace the fire-breathing V10.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Concept Cars, Toyota,

There was a time in the '70s when a moped company called Famel was ruling the streets of Portugal. Fun, easy-to-ride 50cc mopeds with zippy five-speed gearboxes were all the rage back then. However, by the '90s, with the influx of European manufacturers entering the fray, Famel soon went bankrupt.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags:

After two decades in the making, scientists have cracked the code on a drug that can repair DNA, setting the scene for a new class of therapeutics that can fix tissue damage that occurs through heart attack, inflammatory disease and other conditions.Continue ReadingCategory: Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and MindTags: Ce

The uncrewed fighter plane field is getting a tad crowded and Northrop Grumman is adding to the congestion with Project Talon. Intended to operate alongside jets like the F-35 and F-22, Talon is designed as a multi-mission Loyal Wingman aircraft.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Northrop Grumman, US Air Force,

One of the most interesting concepts revealed at this year's Japan Mobility Show was also one of the simplest. It was even buried within a big, bold Toyota Group press conference in which flashier reveals dominated the world's attention. And while it may not be as posh as a rare Rolls-Royce-level ultra-premium brand or as highly coveted as a tiny Land Cruiser, the IMV Origin concept is potentially one of the most versatile vehicles Toyota (or any automaker) has ever built. Stripped down to the absolute barest of minimums, the flatbed truck (if you can even call it a truck) packs up like furniture so it can be bui