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SYM's latest maxi scooter will make you reconsider touring motorcycles
13 June 2026 @ 5:03 pm
The last time I talked about SYM (Sanyang Motorcycle) was when I covered the Cruisym 400 scooter. Terrific value for a capable maxi scooter in a sea full of full-sized scooters. It just so happens that we’ve got another one of SYM’s scoots that’ll make you question whether getting a motorcycle is even worth it anymore.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: High-end micro-LED TV has Bugatti style... and a hypercar price tag
13 June 2026 @ 12:33 pm
Imagine settling down with a takeout on your lap to watch the latest Love Island on a TV that costs more than your house. But then, if you can afford the latest C Seed TV (produced in collaboration with none other than Bugatti), your house is likely to be worth a great deal more than mine.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Kawasaki brings back the Ninja 300 to the USA after nearly 10 years
13 June 2026 @ 9:03 am
It seems small-bore motorcycles are finally being given a fair shot in the USA. Kawasaki is the latest bikemaker to introduce, or rather reintroduce, an entry-level sports bike to its Stateside lineup. The Ninja 300 makes a comeback nearly a decade after it was discontinued.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Kawasaki, Largest-ever osteoarthritis study finds single biological driver of the disease
13 June 2026 @ 5:04 am
Traditionally thought to be the result of a suite of issues, the world's most common type of arthritis – osteoarthritis (OA) – actually has a single core driver. These findings, in the largest study of patients with knee OA, has the potential to make drug trials and treatment more targeted and effective.Continue ReadingCategory: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Soft robots get a tiny soft pump to move their bodies
13 June 2026 @ 3:03 am
Soft robots have a “cardiovascular” problem. While their bodies can deform and bend, their hearts, the pumps that keep them moving, have remained bulky and rigid. Researchers at the University of Bristol have created a “soft” miniature pump that weighs about as much as a single dried pumpkin seed, but can generate enough hydraulic pressure to power soft robotic systems without bulky compressors or rigid mechanical pumps.Continue ReadingCategory: Airstream's cheapest camper van goes full chameleon with flex layout
13 June 2026 @ 1:03 am
When Airstream launched the Rangeline as its most affordable camper van in 2022, it laid it out in standard European style with a rear fold-away bed and front dinette – safe, proven and comfortable territory. With the all-new 21PL, it moves into a more experimental space, designing a floor plan that's every bit as capable and comfortable for four people as it is for two, all without any need for a pop-up roof.Continue ReadingCategory: Why alcohol makes you crave fast food – and how to beat it
13 June 2026 @ 12:11 am
Grabbing that late-night kebab or pizza slice after a few drinks may not be a sign of poor willpower, but a biological drive that once would have seen us seek out protein but now leads us straight into the comforting arms of savory ultra-processed foods.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Wild mystery: Koalas all but vanished from Earth 100,000 years ago
13 June 2026 @ 12:03 am
Toby Kovacs, University of Sydney/The ConversationContinue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: University of Sydney, Koala, Australia, This 'beginner' electric moto costs $38K, and I'm confused
12 June 2026 @ 7:12 pm
Usually, when you’d talk about beginner motorcycles, you’d think of lightweight, low-speed, and most importantly, low-cost options – of which there are plenty. In the electric segment, although prices jump a bit compared to their ICE counterparts, entry-level e-motos largely follow the same script.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Light-packin' mesh intercom helmet connects up to 15 cyclists at once
12 June 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Lumos is a company known for designing bicycle helmets with integrated lighting systems. Its previous models focused primarily on visibility and safety, helping cyclists become more noticeable and predictable to car drivers on the road. The latest model, called Sonorus, is designed with an emphasis on communication and audio features, adding a built-in mesh intercom system. It is currently seeking backing on Kickstarter.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles,