Most mammals produce their own vitamin C using an enzyme called GULO. Around 60 million years ago, humans lost this ability, which scientists long viewed as evolutionarily neutral since vitamin C from diet compensated for the loss. But new research suggests that the deprivation of this essential molecule was not an innocuous evolutionary shift but actually a clever defense against parasitic infections.
When you think about it, it's kind of crazy that pro cyclists are capable of exceeding the urban speed limit for motorized vehicles, yet the only protective gear they wear is helmets. That's why one company has now developed a wearable airbag system.
Tags: Airbags, Cycling, Road Safety
Even a device as simple as a computer mouse still has plenty of room for improvement. Modern versions are becoming lighter, more ergonomic, and often even look nothing like their traditional counterparts. The NanoFlow i2 Air incorporates some revolutionary features and is now available for backing on Kickstarter.
Category: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Kickstarter, Mouse, Portable
Though I'm using my fingers more, most of the time I pluck the strings of my guitars with a pick. Most of them have been made from plastic, but I've tried metal and even small coins. But never titanium – which makes the ResoTi an intriguing project.
Category: Music, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Kickstarter, Guitar, Titanium, EDC
Instead of focusing on your sore arm after your next vaccine, you might want to think good thoughts. A new study that trained people in the power of positive thinking showed that the practice can significantly boost antibodies created by the jab.
Category: Body and Mind
Tags: Vaccines, antibodies, placebo, Tel Aviv University, The Immune System
Luxury automakers are getting serious about architecture. Following its Miami skyscraper and Dubai tower, Mercedes-Benz has now really put its foot on the gas to collaborate on building no less than 12 new skyscrapers in Dubai.
Category: Architecture, Technology
Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Residential towers, Mercedes-Benz, Dubai
Talaria might be a Chinese company, but it’s done more for the dirt bike segment than most European and American companies. Its low-cost dirt bikes have popped up as viable alternatives to the likes of SurRon, Cake, and Segway. This one, though, promises to take on 450cc gas four-strokes.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Electric Motorcycles, Dirt Bikes, ebikes, Enduro, Segway, Sur-Ron, Zero Motorcycles
Ukraine has, for the first time, sent into combat a hybrid drone powered by hydrogen fuel. According to the builder Skyeton, a variant of its Raybird was deployed for full-scale combat duty with the Ukrainian Armed Forces in an active war zone.
Category: Military, Technology
Tags: Ukraine , drones, Hydrogen, Warfare, Battlefield
It seems like you can't even hide from drones under the sea now, with General Atomics (GA) flight-testing its MQ-9B SeaGuardian maritime patrol unit. It was trying out the new Expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System (ESDS) for hunting submarines where they hide.
Category: Military, Technology
Tags: US Navy, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Submarine, drones
Hyundai's sleek, futuristic Staria van has been destined to make a cool, little camper van since it first emerged in 2021. And it didn't take long for that to happen, at least not in South Korea. Now, a couple days after revealing the all-electric Staria, Hyundai is previewing what a Staria camper van might look like in the Western world. And despite not having the slide-out rooftop deck of some clever Korean campers, it looks quite good, especially coming directly from Hyundai. Is it convincing enough to take on the likes of the Volkswagen California and Ford Nugget?
Category: Campervans, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Hyundai, Campervan, RV, Camping, cmt-2026, Outdoors and Camping, electric-camper, smart RV
How much protection does your bicycle helmet offer? It might be less than you think, but Newlane’s latest helmet combines protection and convenience into a single package.
Tags: Helmets, Safety, Brain, Protection
We previewed the RedMagic 11 Pro last year, but with any technology it feels better to have a real-world, lived experience with it. And as someone who hasn't used an Android device for 13 years, it was about time I tried again – given that Apple continues to offer a little more bang for a lot more buck.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Smart technology, smartphones, Gaming, Battery, Phone, Android, Reviews
There's a lot of tech that solves problems that don't exist – however this isn't that. This mug from Feppo is one of those little products that makes things easier – especially if you get interrupted right when you've made yourself a coffee or tea.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Coffee, Smart Home, Heating, Kitchen, Portable, Reviews
Adventure motorcycles (ADV) have been at the forefront of all the innovations in the moto world for the past few years. From the tech on board to rider aids, luggage solutions, and lest we forget, bigger engine capacities.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: KTM, Adventure Bikes, Off-road, BMW Motorrad, Triumph, Yamaha
Construction on what will be the world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it a step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
Category: Architecture, Technology
Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Saudi Arabia, World's Tallest
We're still in the throes of transitioning away from a majority of combustion engine-powered vehicles globally, which means questions continue to abound about switching to electric vehicles (EV), and what sort of longevity we can expect from them.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Battery Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Batteries
The future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced that Iron Beam became the first high-energy tactical laser weapon to be fully integrated and cleared for operations in a national defense array. And it's not alone.
Category: Military, Technology
Tags: Laser weapon, Warfare, Tactical
Working out doesn't just build muscle but, in later life, helps maintain a powerful cellular machine that repairs damaged tissue with efficiency. Scientists have now not only discovered how this system works but found a way to keep it balanced in older muscles.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Duke-NUS Medical School, Duke University, Exercise, Muscle, gene therapy, Age-Related, anti-aging, Mobility
The Dove tiny house may be compact, but its extra-wide frame makes it particularly well-suited to full-time living. The home features a spacious single-floor interior that sleeps up to two people in comfort.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Home
I really like flashlights. It's almost an addiction. Infinity offered up its flagship 7,000-lumen torch for me to give a whirl, and I jumped on it right away.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Flashlights, LED, Camping, Outdoors and Camping, Torch, Reviews
