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The end of the Age of the Battleship appears to have been called prematurely as the Trump administration, as part of its Golden Fleet US Navy reform,…

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US proposes return of the battleship with Trump-class warships
The end of the Age of the Battleship appears to have been called prematurely as the Trump administration, as part of its Golden Fleet US Navy reform, says it is reviving the giant battlewagons in the...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Back in 2009, a friend bet British cyclist Paul Spencer that he couldn't ride his bike the length of the British Isles in less than a week.

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December 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
After several busy years of ebike and bicycle camper debuts, the segment really seemed to slow down in 2025.

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All-season nano teardrop camper loads up options like a full-size RV
After several busy years of ebike and bicycle camper debuts, the segment really seemed to slow down in 2025. In fact, we only saw one new bicycle camper debut this year, in the form of the truly one-of-a-kind...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Many of the tiny houses we see nowadays can actually be surprisingly expensive and quite spacious, with some even suitable for raising a family.

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161-sq-ft tiny house delivers small living at an affordable price
Many of the tiny houses we see nowadays can actually be surprisingly expensive and quite spacious, with some even suitable for raising a family. However, the Ambra focuses on the basics and delivers a...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I haven't tried this product, but even through a screen, it looks like a remarkable little travel accessory for busy businesspeople.

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Travel gadget promises to dry and iron your clothes – totally hands-free
I haven't tried this product, but even through a screen, it looks like a remarkable little travel accessory for busy businesspeople.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
In the first long-term and real-world reflective study of its kind, scientists have uncovered new detrimental health impacts of the artificial sweete…

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Long-term aspartame intake sabotages brain and heart function
In the first long-term and real-world reflective study of its kind, scientists have uncovered new detrimental health impacts of the artificial sweetener aspartame that echoes those found in shorter research.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I never once dreamed of having automated blinds until one day, when Smartwings reached out for a review.

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I'm lazy, practical, and cheap – Smartwings automated blinds review
I never once dreamed of having automated blinds until one day, when Smartwings reached out for a review. I was hesitant at first because I live in a rental, but then I thought I'd for sure get my deposit...
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December 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
For nearly a century, a strange band of thousands of holes carved into a Peruvian hillside has defied explanation.

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5,200 holes carved into a Peruvian mountain left by an ancient economy
For nearly a century, a strange band of thousands of holes carved into a Peruvian hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile (1.5 km) along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Sierpe...
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December 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Boeing subsidiary Wisk Aero's Generation 6 eVTOL aircraft has completed its historic maiden flight.

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Pilotless eVTOL soars skyward on its way to first-ever certification
Boeing subsidiary Wisk Aero's Generation 6 eVTOL aircraft has completed its historic maiden flight. On December 16, 2025 at 12:26 pm PST, the autonomous passenger carrier lifted off from the Wisk flight...
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December 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Micro RGB for TVs is a thing now, and it promises to be the next major display tech for home entertainment.

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Micro RGB TVs are coming: Should you get excited about them in 2026?
Micro RGB for TVs is a thing now, and it promises to be the next major display tech for home entertainment. We've already seen a couple of models from the likes of Samsung and Hisense, and it looks like...
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December 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Mitsubishi teased an update of its legendary, small, rugged Delica van a couple months back at the Tokyo Motor Show.

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Mitsubishi toughens up the world's favorite 4x4 tiny camper van
Mitsubishi teased an update of its legendary, small, rugged Delica van a couple months back at the Tokyo Motor Show. Looking at the prototype it showed there, we wouldn't have pegged it as "the strongest...
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December 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Your next favorite true crime podcast might have some new forensics jargon to make sense of.

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No DNA evidence at crime scene? Protein analysis comes to the rescue
Your next favorite true crime podcast might have some new forensics jargon to make sense of. Researchers in Australia have developed a new way to identify humans – similar to how we do with DNA and...
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December 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Tattoos have gained widespread popularity, with nearly one in three Americans having at least one.

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Tattoo ink may cause prolonged changes to the immune system
Tattoos have gained widespread popularity, with nearly one in three Americans having at least one. But beneath the colorful designs lurks a hidden journey. According to a new study, tattoo ink doesn’t...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Europe's lofty plan to phase out the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035 – which was laid out back in 2022 after tense negotiations…

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Europe backs away from its ambitious 2035 gas car ban
Europe's lofty plan to phase out the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035 – which was laid out back in 2022 after tense negotiations – now seems all but dead. The European Commission...
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December 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It's ironic … in order for farmers to know if their fruit is ripe, they regularly have to pick and analyze pieces of that fruit, reducing their yield…

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Leaf-scan tells farmers when fruit is ripe – without destroying it
It's ironic … in order for farmers to know if their fruit is ripe, they regularly have to pick and analyze pieces of that fruit, reducing their yields. Utilizing a new technique, however, they could...
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December 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Bringing a taste of Japanese camping flair and fashion to the United States, the Grayhus tent from Tokyo Crafts is a fantastically geometric wilderne…

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Unearthly glamping tent pierces landscape with sharp polyhedral design
Bringing a taste of Japanese camping flair and fashion to the United States, the Grayhus tent from Tokyo Crafts is a fantastically geometric wilderness abode that elevates the outdoor experience, whether...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Nobody likes potholes, nor do they like the environmental damage associated with the petroleum utilized in traditional asphalt bitumen.

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For longer-lasting, eco-friendlier asphalt ... just add algae
Nobody likes potholes, nor do they like the environmental damage associated with the petroleum utilized in traditional asphalt bitumen. That's why scientists are now looking at replacing the latter with...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
When you're hiking or camping in the woods, a carabiner's great to have on hand for making your gear more accessible and securing items together.

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This heavy-duty carabiner packs 7 more tools for your next expedition into the wild
When you're hiking or camping in the woods, a carabiner's great to have on hand for making your gear more accessible and securing items together. This rugged new one from Hong Kong-based brand Pivot X...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
When one eye is deprived of vision early in life, it can lead to amblyopia, a condition more commonly known as lazy eye.

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Scientists find a way to 'reboot' vision in adults with lazy eye
When one eye is deprived of vision early in life, it can lead to amblyopia, a condition more commonly known as lazy eye. This happens because a lack of input disrupts synapse formation in the brain's ...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
If you're after a free, simple boost for pushing through challenges, try swearing your way to your goals.

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Want a free performance boost? Science says try swearing
If you're after a free, simple boost for pushing through challenges, try swearing your way to your goals. A new study has uncovered the surprising psychological effect that cursing in the heat of the ...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
According to a NASA study, Saturn's moon Titan may be the most fantastically large slushie of all time.

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December 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
A sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka packs a unique design that deletes the line between function and flair.

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Turbo coffee pot cuts brew time in 1/2 via spiraling blades of fire
A sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka packs a unique design that deletes the line between function and flair. The series of gnarled ridges and channels that encircle its base are ...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that already live in our bodies to help us improve our health.

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Weight gain single-handedly prevented by gut microbe
Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that alread...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM