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Unmanned, towed cargo gliders promise 65% cheaper air freight
March 18, 2024
A West Texas company says it's found a remarkably simple way to slash air cargo costs as much as 65% – by having planes tow autonomous, cargo-carrying gliders behind them, big enough to double, or potentially triple their payload capacity.
Crazy dual-drivetrain fatbike gains rear air spring for smoother riding
March 18, 2024
Back in 2022, Canadian bike maker Biktrix launched a powerful hardtail off-road ebike that featured two drivetrains – pedal power to the right and high-power motor to the left. Now the Juggernaut XD has gone full squish for 2024.
First sleep apnea drug reduces severity in 70% of trial cases
March 17, 2024
Obstructive sleep apnea hugely impacts health and well-being, but as those with the condition know, treatment is very limited. Now, a new nasal spray has shown promise in alleviating the symptoms of the most common sleep-related breathing disorder.
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March 18, 2024BLUETTI, the pioneer in portable power solutions, is set to revolutionize outdoor adventures once again with its latest innovation, the AC240 IP65 Water Resistant Portable Power Station. It's a huge step forward, with increased power and faster charging.
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March 18, 2024People living in part of Sweden will soon be receiving food deliveries by drone. The service, which utilizes multicopters that look rather like old-timey milk transportation cans, may subsequently be introduced throughout the country and beyond.
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March 18, 2024The Toaster is claimed to be the world's most portable bike rack and from the looks of things, that may very well be the case. It folds flat when not in use, and can accommodate up to five bikes of almost any wheel size.
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March 18, 2024India's Toy Storey showcases an unorthodox approach to recycling, with the residence incorporating approximately 6,200 unwanted toys into its exterior. It also has an attractive overall form that maximizes ventilation and shade.
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March 18, 2024The booming alternative assets market space added yet another heavyweight genre this week as the world record for a business card was smashed twice today by both Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, and the auction still has four days to run.
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March 18, 2024Humanoid robots are entering the workforce. Following in the footsteps of Figure 01 at BMW and Digit in Amazon's R&D facility, Apptronik's Apollo bot is helping skilled human workers build cars for Mercedes-Benz.
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March 18, 2024Researchers have identified two genetic markers that may explain the link between eating red and processed meat and bowel cancer. Understanding the disease process and the genes underlying it can help develop better prevention strategies.
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March 17, 2024TL;DR: Save 73% on this meditative art-therapy app that helps you use art to reflect on your days, express emotions, journal, and so much more.
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March 15, 2024With its all-new Go, Tentbox grabs the rooftop tent market's top spot for ultralight design. The Tentbox Go isn't the sleekest, fanciest car-top abode, but it sets up in under two minutes, sleeps two, and is light enough to ride atop small cars.
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March 15, 2024New cars bought in the last few years have twice as many quality problems as they had in 2010. Some well-known brands are averaging more than five issues per car – and the stats show things will probably get a lot worse before they get better.
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