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Two new large studies have confirmed that it doesn't take Olympic-level efforts to harness the life-extending power of exercise. In fact, say the researchers, even just five minutes a day can have a profound impact on your health and longevity.Continue ReadingCategory: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags:

It took many decades for collectible Japanese motorcycles to get any respect on the auction block. It was 2009 before a Japanese motorcycle first topped the USD$100,000 mark at public auction, but collector generational change is inevitable, and Honda has now been the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959 and today’s collectors are finally beginning to correctly frame the company in historical perspective.Continue ReadingCategory:

Whether you're just looking for a more stable ride, or something a bit more comfortable than your average ebike, a pedal-assist trike could be a good shout. The Chill from Trike Bike includes a few features not common in the three-wheeled world.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Trike, Tricycle,

The Ford F-Series may forever reign in the USA, but outside North American borders, the Toyota Hilux is the incredibly popular pickup truck that pulls in buyers across the globe. During over half a century on the market, it's sold more than 27 million units and has been identified as the most indestructible passenger vehicle on the planet by some guys who would know. Now, the Hilux evolves into its 9th generation, a critical step that sees it welcome in new capabilities and tech, including several electrified powertrain options.Continue ReadingCategory:

Optogenetics has long been a powerful experimental tool, but a growing body of research suggests it may now be approaching a point where it could reshape how neurological disorders are treated. Initial studies indicate that neural circuits can be adjusted with a level of precision that could be clinically meaningful for conditions such as chronic pain and epilepsy.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices,

When it comes to ultra-humanlike Westworld-style robots, one of their most defining features are lips that move in perfect sync with their spoken words. A new robot not only sports that feature, but it can actually train itself to speak like a person.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Columbia University, Artificial

When we think about living in a tiny house, we often picture people on the road or in some gorgeous sunny locale, but they can also be used in more challenging climates. Case in point is this luxurious new model, which has been carefully designed to stand up to extreme cold without sacrificing comfort.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags:

Modern TVs are absolutely unreal, especially compared to the halcyon days of adjusting analog antennae to clear up the picture. At CES 2026 in LAs Vegas recently, TCL unveiled a display unlike anything the world has seen before. It’s so impressive, in fact, that it makes CRTs look like artifacts from the Stone Age.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags:

A British hobbyist has applied multicopter drone thinking to radically simplify the steering and powertrain of his high-performance radio-control car – and absolutely demolished the world top speed record in the process.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Radio Control, World's Fastest,

The Ford Nugget may forever have the spirit of a carefree 22-year-old, but Ford's beloved camper van is actually turning the big 4-0 this year. To celebrate, Ford Pro is kicking off 2026 with a 40th anniversary edition styled to match the original Nugget from 1986. The neutral black-and-white color scheme looks stunning inside and out, while the pop-top floor plan showcases the latest in Ford's three-room mobile living design.Continue ReadingCategory: Campervans,