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Volkswagen upsizes California camper van with XXL concept
"Westfalia" is undoubtedly the most famous name in Volkswagen camper van lore, but "California" has also claimed its place in the VW camper van …
VolkswagenSea snakes are turning black to keep clean
Ordinarily, turtle-headed sea snakes have black skin with white bands or blotches. In a recent study conducted at the Pacific island of New …
MelanesiaBreezy bamboo sports hall keeps competitors cool in the tropics
While plenty overlook it as a construction material due to its vulnerability to moisture and insects, there are a growing number of designers and …
Chiang MaiRetro paddle board is ready for rum-running
For some people, there's nothing quite so exquisite as a classic wooden motorboat. Well, Minneapolis-based entrepreneur Kevin Fitzke has taken that …
PaddleboardingPolymer made from cooking oil soaks up mercury pollution
Industrial activity like coal-burning and mining has greatly increased the amount of mercury in our environment, so much so that it now contaminates …
Australian UniversitiesAI engine poised to discover how music legends would play modern pop songs
Many musicians cut their teeth playing cover versions of favorite or popular artists, but how would long gone players of yesteryear handle tunes by …
MusicInexpensive device lets a smartphone perform medical diagnoses
Ordinarily, for the spectral analysis of peoples' blood, urine or saliva samples, lab-based machines costing thousands of dollars are required. …
University of IllinoisLa Bohème tiny house squeezes a lot of home into a little space
As we've mentioned before, French laws require tiny houses to be very small and light compared to their counterparts over in North America. With this …
HousesAustralian semi-autonomous vehicle trials turn focus to the tarmac
Carmakers aren't the only ones involved in preparing for the onset of self-driving technology. The groups responsible for maintaining roads – local …
TransportationCalling all aliens: What's the best way to contact our galactic neighbors?
August 20, 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of the the first NASA Voyager mission, which is carrying a golden record filled with …
Solar SystemCouple convert ex-Royal Navy helicopter into luxury cabin for five
Martyn and Louise Steedman, the owners of Mains Farm Wigwams, have converted a decommissioned Sea King helicopter into a luxury tiny dwelling that is …
CabinsNew HPV vaccine could prevent almost all cervical cancers
For women, cervical cancer is the fourth most widespread cancer, and in developing countries it is the most common cause of cancer death. A new study …
Public HealthGenetically engineered pigs could soon become organ donors for humans
The field of xenotransplantation – implanting organs from one species into another – has accelerated dramatically since the discovery of the CRISPR …
GeneticsAcura to debut 2018 RLX and its hybrid sports car design at Monterey
Acura's 2018 RLX is meant to reflect the automotive brand's new design direction through the company's flagship sports sedan. The 2018 RLX will make …
Luxury LifestyleUS Army creates powder that recharges equipment in the field
Today's soldiers trekking around on missions need to carry pounds and pounds of electronic equipment with them, and then about that much again in …
EngineeringNASA looks at reviving atomic rocket program
When the first manned mission to Mars sets out, it may be on the tail of an atomic rocket engine. The Space Race vintage technology could have a …
ExplorationResearchers hack computer using malware encoded in synthetic DNA
In what they're calling the first evidence of a DNA-based exploit of a computer system, a team of scientists have successfully shown that a computer …
DNATiny ultrasound-triggered sacs could be used to relieve pain
Opioids may be an effective means of post-operative pain relief, but they're also potentially addictive. With this drawback in mind, scientists at …
MedicineNewly discovered gut microbe could treat diseases beyond the stomach, such as MS
We tend to think of bacteria as bad news, but some types found in our stomaches can bring great health benefits, such as those that feed on dark …
MedicineTowards a smarter window
Although you may not have encountered any yourself just yet, there <i>are</i> now "smart" windows that can electronically go back and forth between clear and …
Stanford UniversityFacebook launches Watch platform for original video
There's a battle going on for our attention, that no media format is safe from. Video already features heavily in Facebook's news feed, but the …
Social MediaVitamin B3 – a "cure" for many miscarriages and birth defects?
According to Australia's Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, one in four pregnant women will experience a miscarriage, and 7.9 million babies …
PregnancyBudget-friendly Ticwatches cut the cost of Android Wear
Folks looking for a useful smartwatch and not wanting to splash hundreds of dollars now have a new budget-friendly option on their hands. The latest …
Wearable TechAliveInVR allows music makers to create, mix and play in VR
Perhaps unsurprisingly, much of the virtually reality development focus at the moment seems to be on entertainment, such as gaming and immersive …
Virtual RealityChimps learn to play rock-paper-scissors
While robots have been able to play rock-paper-scissors for some time, researchers at Kyoto University and Peking University have now taught the …
MathematicsFerrari 330 GT V12 station wagon by Vignale
Our feature last month entitled "the world's most expensive station wagon" featured a Bentley Arnage station wagon upon which $900,000 had been spent …
FerrariSakura tiny house takes colder climes in its stride
Canada isn't known for its balmy winters so Quebec-based tiny house firm Minimaliste had some work to do to make sure the Sakura tiny house was …
Tiny House MovementNew species of dinosaur is the largest land animal to ever walk the Earth
After years of digging and research, paleontologists have identified a new species of dinosaur – and it seems to be the largest land animal to ever …
EvolutionTouRig brings German-designed modularity to US camper vans
Terracamper and related brands like Flowcamper and Dogscamper have long been turning regular, boxy vans into versatile modular campers over in …
CampersLG promises to set new standards in low-light smartphone photography with flagship V30
The LG V30 flagship smartphone isn't expected until the end of the month, but LG is getting its promotion in early. The company says the handset's …
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