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The Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) is known for its bone-crushing bite, gigantic size, and famously small forelimbs. But why these large, carnivorous theropod dinosaurs evolved tiny arms has long been debated.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Dinosaurs, Fossils,

There’s something poetic about a British motorcycle manufacturer founded at the turn of the 20th century – one whose first “motorcycle” was a literal bicycle powered by a Belgian Clement engine – staging a comeback with thoroughly modern motorcycles and all-new powertrains.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Norton Motorcycle

Ian Musgrave, Adelaide University/ The ConversationContinue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Parkinson's Disease, Pollution,

In what must have been some of the most enjoyable experiments ever, scientists studied nearly 50 dogs of all shapes and sizes to assess which paw each pooch prefers – something believed to be a predictor of behavioral issues.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Dogs,

As is the case with cameras, the best multitool is the one you have on you. Following that line of thinking, the K-Smart X might just be one of the best, as it's designed to clip unobtrusively right onto your belt.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags: Mu

How important is portability to you in a tiny house? If the answer is along the lines of "not very," then the Lucia might be of interest. The home trades ease of movement for a spacious and practical interior that has an attractive rustic aesthetic.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Bui

Most of us know that applying sunscreen is important – we’ve heard it time and time again. Still, on a day-to-day basis, we often rely on our instincts, habits, weather apps, or a generic UV index that doesn’t necessarily say much about what your skin is actually experiencing. The90 Gem is trying to make that exposure a little more personal. It's a sleek, necklace-style tracker that transforms invisible sun exposure into actionable, app-based skincare guidance.Continue ReadingCategory:

There are many ways we can keep track of passing seconds. Counting “Mississippi” between numbers works. Monitoring the swing of a pendulum is a little more accurate. Or if you want to get super fancy, use the piezoelectric buzz of electrified quartz.Continue ReadingCategory: Physics, ScienceTags: Atoms, C

Who would have ever imagined we’d live to see a day where a Ford Escort would boast a better power-to-weight ratio than a Porsche 911? A proper working-class car turned into a sexy rear-wheel-drive, sub-2,000-lb (907-kg), manual sports car that revs to 10,000 rpm!Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Ford,

Susanne Durhuus-Andersen & Nuno Vibe Hermann, University of Copenhagen/ The ConversationContinue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: Teeth, Dental,