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Underwater tidal turbines get a 6-year reliability boost
July 02, 2025
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Tidal power is a fantastic source of clean, predictable energy – if you can harness it. SKF says it's making major headway in this field, as it's set a world record for tidal turbine reliability with systems operating continuously for over six years.
Tri-laser projector throws big, bright, cinematic visuals from inches away
July 01, 2025
| Paul Ridden
If you're looking for a big-screen TV alternative that doesn't dominate the room when not in use, ultra-short-throw projectors are a good shout. The PT1 from Hisense brings Dolby Vision and IMAX to 4K viewing at up to 150 inches.
Reducing one amino acid could help protect against disease and aging
July 02, 2025
| Paul McClure
Reducing our intake of a single amino acid called methionine, which we get from the food we eat, could help protect against disease and promote healthy aging. Now, scientists have a better method for studying the effects of this critical compound.
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July 02, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIf an object that's composed of two types of material is going to fail, the break will usually occur at the interface where the two meet. A new type of light-activated 3D printing resin addresses that problem, by gradually morphing from hard to soft states within a single object.
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July 02, 2025 | C.C. WeissSilicon Valley has stepped in to do what the global RV industry has been struggling to do. Pebble is delivering the world's first production self-propelled, self-hitching motorized trailer, and with it, a new feature guaranteed to improve RV trips.
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July 02, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodThere is no way you’re looking at this custom and thinking it’s a Royal Enfield … until you spot the engine. It's the work of Pepo Rosell, aka XTR Pepo, a Madrid-based custom bike builder who is mostly found reviving twin-cylinder Italian bikes.
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July 02, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis two-bedroom, skyscraper-style tiny house puts a vertical spin on downsizing. Named DQ Tower, the unusual prefab residence consists of three floors and is designed to fit into people's backyards and other small spaces.
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July 02, 2025 | Paul RiddenLegendary British amp maker Orange has been at the heart and soul of music since the late 1960s. Your favorite artists have likely tapped into the iconic sound at some point. Now we can all get in a sonic spin with the O Turntable.
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July 02, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers have identified a fascinating behavior in killer whales: they sometimes offer to share their prey with humans. And while the orcas haven't gone on the record to confirm it, it's likely their way of building relationships with us.
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July 01, 2025 | Paul McClureA herbal mouthwash selectively killed off bad bacteria in the mouth while preserving the good strains, according to a new study. It's proposed as an alternative to conventional mouthwashes, which were found to kill indiscriminately and damage gum tissue.
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July 01, 2025If you need a lightweight computer for the basics, check out this Lenovo Touchscreen Chromebook. It’s normally $284.99, but during this limited-time sale, you can pick one up for just $75.
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July 01, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonBy age 50, you have a 50/50 chance of your gut being primed for developing diverticulitis, a painful condition that sends 200,000 Americans to hospital each year. But the good news is, you can reduce your risk with even just one lifestyle tweak.
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July 01, 2025 | Bridget BorgobelloTucked into the landscape of Valea lui Enache, Romania, the CL02 Cabin is a modern tiny retreat boasting sustainable design. Built on the remnants of an earlier failed project, this home emerges as a thoughtful reimagining of a traditional annex.
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