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Rice is one of the most widely grown staple crops, providing around 20% of the daily calorie intake for more than half of the world’s population.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Crops, Chinese Academy of Sciences,

Far removed from its days as a synonym for "huge Class A motorhome," Winnebago is now known for a diverse lineup of on- and off-road RVs of all sizes. Building out its "Backcountry Series," the company adds its most ruggedly luxurious offering yet: the Arka truck camper. This off-grid expedition behemoth is prepared to spend up to 2 full weeks at a time in the deep, dusty backcountry. It's sure to have the Earthroamers and Krugs of the world peering back over their shoulders. Just don't expect a spa bathroom.Continue Reading

Ian A. Wright, Amy-Marie Gilpin, & Katherine Warwick, Western Sydney University / The ConversationContinue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: PFAS, Pollution,

CycloKinetics, a US propellant company, has unveiled a new family of superfuels for aircraft, missiles, and rockets that increase fuel performance by 32%. Aimed at the defense market, the fuels could allow vehicles to fly farther while carrying heavier payloads.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags:

The Byron Bay tiny house is a spacious model that's centered around an open kitchen and living area. The towable home also has multiple upgrades available, including an off-grid setup, and would be a good fit for small families.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building

Fraimic wants to turn AI art into something you can put on your wall, rather than forgotten images somewhere in your phone's gallery. And honestly? That's a pretty neat idea.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: E Ink, E-

The US Army has selected three vendors to boost the service's night vision system into the 21st century by replacing the legacy system from over 20 years ago with the next-generation Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD).Continue ReadingCategory: Military, EngineeringTags: elbit,

Rugged phones are not for everyone. They're generally huge and heavy, though most come with a long-life battery and all can withstand a beating. A relatively new name in the space has gone mini for a tough cookie that's also an actioncam.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Rugged, smartphones,

Just when modern EVs are starting to feel like interchangeable tech pods on wheels, Renault has decided to bring a little romance back into the equation. The newly revealed open-top version of the Renault 4 E-Tech takes the retro-inspired electric hatch and gives it something the EV world desperately lacks these days – personality.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Renault,

Norton Motorcycles’ comeback has been a long-documented story. The company has spent the better part of the last decade feeling like one of motorcycling’s great cautionary tales. Once a legendary British marque synonymous with Isle of Man glory and café-racer culture, the company disappeared into administration by 2020.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, Transport