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Pry bar multitool packs a ratcheting screwdriver, adjustable wrench, and compass
October 07, 2025
| Ben Coxworth
The crowdfunded titanium multitools may indeed be plentiful these days, but a few do still manage to stand out. Such is the case with Clym, which sports a claimed 17 functions including a ratcheting screwdriver, adjustable wrench, pry bar and compass.
Dream Chaser to debut as free-flying spacecraft in 2026
October 05, 2025
| David Szondy
Sierra Space and NASA have renegotiated their contract for the Dream Chaser spaceplane that will allow the spacecraft to make its first orbital flight next year as a free flier instead of visiting the International Space Station (ISS).
Bamboo-derived biodegradable plastic is as durable as the real thing
October 07, 2025
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Researchers in China have devised a new method for producing bamboo-based plastic which results in a strong material that can compete with traditional plastics, be flexibly shaped as needed, and can also degrade in soil in less than two months.
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October 07, 2025 | Paul RiddenThough there are a number of different layouts for computer keyboards, most have rows of keys that you push down to generate letters, numbers or symbols. The latest creation from Google Japan dials in something different.
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October 07, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis recently completed tiny house turns traditional small living on its head – literally – with a space-saving upside-down layout that makes room for a small family and even a dedicated hobby area.
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October 07, 2025Talking Tom & Friends is joining forces with FED Fitness to launch the Daily Fitness Challenge – a campaign designed to get families moving together by making fitness a playful daily ritual, guided by Tom himself as your energetic “Workout Supervisor.”
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October 06, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor the first time, scientists have detailed how glioblastoma has a unique path of progression, aggressively gnawing away at the skull bone itself to affect marrow – explaining why drugs that are intended to impede its growth end up making it worse.
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October 06, 2025When the MacBook Air first arrived, it brought elegant design, true mobility, and performance that fit real life. This refurbished 2017 model continues those same qualities, offering a sleek and reliable laptop experience even years later.
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October 06, 2025 | Paul McClureNot all scar moisturizers are created equal. A new study shows that some of the cheapest, most basic creams outperform expensive, heavily marketed products, with one budget option topping the list for moisture retention and barrier repair.
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October 06, 2025 | Noel McKeeganPortable power stations keep getting smarter, smaller, and more practical – and Bluetti’s new Elite 100 V2 is no exception. We head to the campsite to see if this pint-sized powerhouse delivers.
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October 06, 2025 | C.C. WeissThe new Aviator's Ember from Aerohart applies aerospace-grade materials to an age-old design, providing powerful fire-starting performance that carries lightly in a pocket. Like an engine piston, it compresses air for fast, furious combustion.
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October 06, 2025 | Ben CoxworthAlthough GoPro's Hero actioncams have featured digital image stabilization for quite some time, the company hasn't recently offered gimbals … but now it's doing so again. The Fluid Pro AI 3-axis gimbal not only tracks subjects, it also packs a light.
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October 06, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThe versatility of shipping containers ensures that architects never run out of ideas for using them as a building blocks. This example, by Atelier-r, uses a pair of the metal boxes to form a unique observation tower.
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