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The Véronique is small – even for a tiny house – and maximizes its limited space with an unusual "upside-down" layout. The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint,

The Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) has just released a video of its Roadrunner robot. Although it lacks a torso, the bipedal bot more than makes up for it by rolling, stomping, stair-climbing, and even showing off while using only one of its legs.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, EngineeringTags: Future Robot,

The legendary Cold War-era Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane is getting a new lease on life as BAE Systems gives it an upgraded version of the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System (ADS) to protect the aircraft against modern radar and electronic warfare threats.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, EngineeringTags: Lockheed Martin,

The best images of the Nature Photography Contest have been decided, and we can't imagine it was an easy task for the judges – as just picking some, not all, to showcase here has been a huge challenge. A broad competition, it covers categories including birds, funny wildlife, underwater, landscapes and many more.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Consumer Tech,

The Trax is a pragmatic, usable, and competent subcompact utility with a realistic price tag and a modern feel for everyday driving.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Chevrolet, SUV,

Simply because someone has limited mobility, that doesn't mean they should stay at the trailhead while everyone else goes off exploring. The Bowhead Ranger is the latest vehicle designed to ensure they don't get left behind.Continue ReadingCategory: Adventure Vehicles, OutdoorsTags: Off-road,

A new civic square by design firm Lemay has been completed in Montreal, Canada. Dubbed Place des Montréalaises, the project transforms a sunken highway into a vibrant public square. In doing so, it reconnects Old Montreal to the city center, while celebrating the memory of 21 women; 14 victims of the École Polytechnique femicide (1989), and 7 pioneering women from Montreal. The square functions as both an inclusive urban space and a living memorial, combining ecological, social, and artistic interventions within a single, layered design.Contin

Shanghai-based Unihertz has made a name for itself in recent years with its varied lineup of rugged phones, tiny phones, and BlackBerry-style handsets with full physical keyboards.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech,

It's long been known that living at higher altitudes can affect physiology, including reducing the incidence of diabetes. The reason why has evaded scientists for decades. That has changed with a new discovery that was hiding in plain sight.Continue ReadingCategory: Body and MindTags: Oxygen,

Hong Kong-based company Viperade has built its reputation around practical outdoor gear, offering a wide range of products from tactical clothing and bags to everyday carry (EDC) tools. Its latest product is a compact multitool, the VAK7, currently available for pledging on Kickstarter.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags: