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A new study has shown that the popular GLP-1 weight loss drug semaglutide has the power to halt, and to some extent restore, cartilage in people suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). The finding hints at a possible use of the drug beyond weight loss.Continue ReadingCategory: Body and MindTags: GLP-1 receptor agonists,

Fueled by Thailand's role as a leading automotive manufacturing hub and booming adventure tourism destination, this year's Bangkok Motor Show felt as much like a SEMA-style overland exhibition as it did a full-blown international auto show. In our time on the show floor, we could hardly step over to a new booth without tripping on the guy lines of a carefully staged campsite or smacking into the snorkel of a hardcore off-roader or full-blown camper rig loaded up with al

Those kazillion-in-one multitools we keep telling you about may be relatively compact, but you're still quite likely to notice their presence in your pocket. The Scout, on the other hand, is truly small yet capable of eight different functions.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags:

Removing and reinstalling a bike's rear wheel is a hassle at the best of times, but particularly when you're in a hurry. The Dual system is designed to change that, as it moves the cassette from the wheel onto the frame.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Cycling,

For those who appreciate the cabin-like styling and simple layout of the Mysa 200 but find it too small, the larger Mysa 400 is similar but with a much roomier interior that's better suited to full-time living.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and

Hong Kong startup ScoPix is pitching AI-powered night-vision binoculars that can identify and capture images of wildlife, objects, and landmarks in real time, even in near-total darkness.Continue ReadingCategory: Gear, OutdoorsTags: Kickstarter,

Czech automaker Škoda took on an interesting side quest recently to improve road safety – but for bicycles instead of cars.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags:

Mount Rushmore may have its home in South Dakota, but it’s also in Shenzhen, China. Here, the four presidents stare out over a section of a 118-acre (48-hectare) theme park, where iconic structures from across the world sit alongside each other, frozen in time as a rapidly growing tech metropolis rises around it.Continue ReadingCategory: Holiday Destinations, OutdoorsTags:

It’s been a long time coming. At a media panel at the 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Volkswagen Group of America’s CEO Kjell Gruner just said he “wouldn’t rule out” the idea of a pickup for the American market. That statement alone has sent heads spinning.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Volkswagen,

White walkers can't have EVs. Not because they are lifeless zombies who probably can't drive, but because the extreme cold of the north would severely impact the lithium batteries. Also, the region is quite large, so EVs would likely run out of juice before they could cover a good portion of its 1,100-mile length. Scientists in China may have solved both problems with a new lithium battery electrolyte that withstands cold temperatures and could double EV range.Continue ReadingCategory: