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A new Lyme disease vaccine is about to enter its final phase of human trialling. If all goes well it could be available by 2025, making it the first vaccine for Lyme disease to reach the market in nearly a quarter of a century.

The Meyers Manx — a legend born atop another legend. And now it's back, in a big way. The new Meyers Manx previews a 200-hp electric buggy meant to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds and ride for up to 300 miles per charge.

While many sidewalk-travelling commuters might sometimes appreciate a powered boost, they may not want to carry around an electric scooter or skateboard. That's where Airtrick's E-Skates come in, as they can be quickly strapped onto the user's existing shoes as needed.

Samsung has today launched the latest generation of its folding smartphones. The Fold4 and Flip4 handset are joined on the Unpacked event stage by 5th-gen smartwatches – which debuts a new Pro model – and a new pair of true-wireless earphones.

Linux is the hidden server side operating system that is at the heart of every company today but it is 30 years old. This company asked if it could build a better one for computers that don't exist – the ones that run in the cloud.

Brearley Architects and Urbanists and Grant Amon Architects recently completed Australia's first purpose-built LGBTQI+ center. It's envisioned as a series of interconnected tubes and incorporates sustainability features including solar power.

While some electric moto makers focus on high performance and long range, others are aiming at the commuter market. California startup Ryvid has launched an around-town electric moto called the Anthem that also has enough pep for highway riding.

With new manufacturing techniques comes the opportunity for new metal alloys with a range of possible properties. A team of researchers has now developed a new 3D-printable alloy with a specific nanostructure that makes it ultra strong and ductile.

There’s no time like the present to expand your mind and learn a new language – and this offer from Babbel Language Learning can not only improve your mind, but it’s easy on your bank account, too.

China's first fully autonomous, commercial robotaxi rides – with no safety drivers – are about to open for public passengers in Wuhan and Chongqing, marking an inflection point for one of the key technological revolutions of the 21st century.

New research has reported a link between elevated blood levels of perfluooctane sulfate (PFOS) and increased risk of liver cancer. The study is the first to directly associate exposure from this “forever chemical” to liver cancer in humans.

Kia redesigned the Sportage for the 5th generation of its small crossover. For the first time, a hybrid is available, slotting between the smaller Niro and the larger Sorento. The result is a not-quite-compact-sized SUV that's extremely fuel efficient.