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Split-wing aircraft gets new propulsion system
29 January 2026 @ 6:23 pm
Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite X7 already sported a radical design, even within the wild world of hybrid eVTOLs. That design has now been updated, however, for enhanced aerodynamics, cruising performance, and flight safety.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: eVTOL, AI-powered smart telescope simplifies deep-sky exploration
29 January 2026 @ 12:07 pm
Not too long ago, if you wanted to witness the wonders of the universe, you'd need to lug around a bulky telescope and possibly spend hours making fine adjustments to zero in on celestial targets. ZWO's Seestar S30 Pro is here to flip the script by offering a lightweight telescope that allows people of all levels to experience deep-sky exploration without worrying about the technicalities.Continue ReadingCategory: Tesla is veering away from its legacy EVs toward building robots
29 January 2026 @ 10:33 am
Tesla just wrapped up its earnings call for the 2025 fiscal year, in which it recorded that its year-on-year profits dropped by nearly half. Its GAAP net income came to US$3.8 billion, down from $7.1 billion in 2024, representing a 46% decline. Oof.Continue ReadingCategory: AI and Humanoids, TechnologSurprising way cancer cells clear problematic proteins in the brain
29 January 2026 @ 8:41 am
For some time, we've known that it's rare to see people with both cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Now, scientists believe they may have found why, discovering a molecule in cancer cells that clears problem proteins from the brain.Continue ReadingCategory: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Ranking the best Apple TV sci-fi: From 'Pluribus' to 'Severance'
29 January 2026 @ 12:03 am
In 2019 Apple TV released its first original television series, and since then has clearly decided to invest in top-shelf science fiction as a defining pillar of its offering. Over the years it's put together an impressive slate. Some shows have been outright successes, and where others have missed, there's at least been a refreshingly grand artistic swing.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Radio capsule lets doctors know when patients miss their meds
28 January 2026 @ 8:00 pm
Your parents, your doctor, your spouse, or even your adult children constantly nag you: “Did you take your medicine? Did you take it on time? For crying out loud, did you take it all?"Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body and MindTags: Striking mini-supercar draws on Italian heritage – and boat design
28 January 2026 @ 6:03 pm
The Bertone Runabout has familiar performance credentials, features, and price tag – but its unique lines were penned after extensive study of the hull shapes of modern speedboats. As a nod to its visual inspiration, there’s even a floating compass at the top of the dash. Only 25 will be built, but we must make it clear: none of them float.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Sports Cars, Rugged pocket-sized flashlight lasts a full day – and packs a lighter
28 January 2026 @ 4:27 pm
Options in the world of flashlights for outdoorspeople are plentiful, but this one caught my eye with its unique build and handy features. For starters, the HG02 from EDC brand TerraBeast is a blocky, pocket-sized flashlight made from a corrosion- and rust-proof aluminum alloy. It's small and light enough to hook on to a keychain, and can also clip on to pockets and backpack straps.Continue ReadingCategory: Saudi halts largest skyscraper on the planet, future uncertain
28 January 2026 @ 2:57 pm
Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyTags: Building and ConstructionNew system turns smartphones into radiation detectors
28 January 2026 @ 1:07 pm
Researchers at Hiroshima University (HU) in Japan have developed a way to leverage the cameras on smartphones to provide accurate radiation readings. The system they created costs less than US$70 and could be a big help in disaster situations.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Radiation, smartphones,