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Strap into this real-life mecha suit for just $650,000
16 May 2026 @ 1:03 pm
Unitree has just gone and made many a kid-at-heart's wildest dream come true. The Chinese robotics firm has created the GD01, a functional mecha suit that you can hop into and walk about on two legs or four.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, EngineeringTags: UnitreeReview: 2026 Rivian R1S is quirkily balanced
16 May 2026 @ 9:03 am
Neanderthal dentists used stone drills to fix ancient teeth
16 May 2026 @ 7:29 am
Few of us enjoy the dentist – but next time you're in the chair, think about how lucky you are not to have been visiting a Neanderthal tooth doctor. New research on a single tooth from a Russian cave has found that its center is marked with the kind of grooves made by stone tools used as rudimentary drills.Continue ReadingCategory: Archaeology, ScienceTags: This dangerous bird has a secret hiding in plain sight
16 May 2026 @ 6:47 am
One of the world’s most dangerous birds may carry signals invisible to the human eye.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Birds, Australia, Animal science, Red Bull’s 1,200-hp hypercar to rival Formula 1 is almost here
16 May 2026 @ 4:03 am
It's been close to two years since Red Bull revealed the RB17, a low-slung aerodynamic hypercar teased as capable of generating nearly twice its own weight in downforce. Now, in 2026, we’re not too far away from the real thing.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Red Bull, Slicked Airstream camping trailer goes full-on IKEA to hit lower price
15 May 2026 @ 11:04 pm
Airstream trailers boast a lot of positives, but "cheap" and "lightweight" are not typically among them. In fact, we never expected to use those two terms in an Airstream description, but the new World Traveler trailer is in fact designed as a lighter, more affordable Airstream travel trailer option. True, it carries the big asterisk of being light and cheap *for an Airstream, but it does demonstrate clearly that the iconic Silver Bullet badge is continuing to adapt its near-century-old design to the changing trends of modern times.Juiced Bikes proves capable electric motorcycles don't have to cost a lot
15 May 2026 @ 8:35 pm
All right, I admit it, I have a thing for affordable off-road electric motorcycles. There’s just something about a battery-powered, inexpensive dual sport that’s quiet, filled with torque, and almost as light as a lawn mower. Heck yeah!Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Juiced Bikes, Brilliant beacon may awaken your inner Jedi knight
15 May 2026 @ 3:30 pm
Bicycle tail lights have a way of playing second fiddle to their brighter, more interesting headlight siblings. We're sure you'll agree, however, that the Hi-Tail is one tall, telescoping safety beacon that definitely won't be "outshined."Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: bike lights, Two-bedroom tiny house combines portability with a roomy interior
15 May 2026 @ 2:03 pm
The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability. Designed for small families or full-time downsizers wanting a little extra space, the home features a light-filled and open interior with two bedrooms.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Headlight projectors turn your car into a drive-in theater
15 May 2026 @ 12:17 pm