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Peugeot redesigns the endurance off-road racer with the 3008DKR Maxi
Peugeot has a remarkable history in off-road competition, having three times created a team that has swept all before it at the highest level. The …
MotorsportZF's Vision Zero Vehicle showcases active safety systems
Active safety features are advancing rapidly, and suppliers are always looking to outdo the competition. ZF Friedrichshafen is known for gearboxes, …
TransportationOpus Outback off-road camper takes inflatable comfort farther afield
For a few years now, we've been admiring Opus' line of cozy pop-up campers and add-on equipment like motorcycle cranes and inflatable hardware. Now …
LED LightingChinese scientists genetically engineer purple rice rich in antioxidants
Plain white rice is pretty nutritionally empty, so if you want something a little healthier, it's probably worth sticking to other varieties like …
BiologyGraphene-based dialysis membrane filters 10 times faster than current materials
It can be 10 times stronger than steel, is light and superconductive, and is being used to revolutionize everything from lightbulbs to the internet. …
EngineeringCanon EOS 6D Mk II packs 26-MP sensor, 45-point autofocus
Canon has given its smallest, lightest full-frame camera a much-needed overhaul. The new EOS 6D MkII maintains the enthusiast-focused feature set of …
CamerasGecko-inspired robot grippers to grab up space debris
There have been numerous ideas floated for the best way to clean up space debris, and the latest comes from researchers at Stanford University and …
RoboticsPurifying water with swimming, bacteria-hunting microbots
In the future, contaminated water may be made drinkable not through the addition of harsh chemicals, but by pouring in a bucket of swimming robots …
E.coliPyyros takes modular approach to survival multitools
A bright torch and quality multitool are crucial parts of any camping kit and Tennessee-based Pyyros has taken a modular approach to its eponymous …
Cool StuffIs the "NotPetya" ransomware a Russian cyberattack in disguise?
As Tuesday's ransomware attack continues to spread around the world, several security analysts are saying that this virus may not be ransomware after …
CybersecurityBAC brings aerodynamic color to its "Art Car" Mono
In a world of big-bodied sedans and SUVs, the light, minimalist BAC Mono is a standout piece of art in itself. As it turns out, it also makes an …
AutosProbiotic brew brings new meaning to "beer gut"
When it comes to foods that are a good source of probiotics, we often think of things like yogurt and dark chocolate. Beer, though? Not so much, as …
NutritionSensitive snouts may have helped dinosaurs court mates and pick at flesh
Evidence of blood vessels and nerves in the head of dinosaur fossils has generally been hard to come by. But using advanced imaging techniques, …
DinosaursLight-sensitive device walks like a worm
Led by Prof. Dick Broer, scientists from the Netherlands' Eindhoven University of Technology and America's Kent State University have created what …
RoboticsBlueye's underwater drone is good to go deep
While still not as plentiful as their aerial cousins, there are now several underwater drones that are either in development or production. …
DronesBoaty McBoatface conquers the Antarctic depths
Boaty McBoatface, arguably the most famous scientific submersible in the world, has returned to port triumphant after completing its first Antarctic …
Climate ChangeScientists look to breed heat-resistant cows for a hotter planet
The bovine world's answer to Brangelina, the Brangus cow, is a desirable species bred through the 20th century that has proven resistant to heat and …
AgricultureSelf-driving pod delivers groceries to online supermarket customers
Online supermarket Ocado in the closing stages of a two week grocery delivery trial, where customers in residential areas of Greenwich, London, get …
TransportationQualcomm enables under display fingerprint scanning for smartphones
Chip giant Qualcomm has announced new fingerprint scanning and authentication technology at Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, technology that should …
Samsung Galaxy S8Indecisive water can exist as two different liquids
Water is way weirder than you might think. We know it can exist as a solid, liquid and gas, but put it under extreme pressure and it converts into a …
ChemistryPillar-less polycarbonate windshield offers a widescreen view
Modern cars are getting safer, but stronger bodies come with a few caveats. Thick a-pillars are great <i>when</i> you have an accident, but they also ruin …
Automotive EngineeringSRT adds a dash of Demon to Challenger Hellcat Widebody
Dodge set the internet alight with the Challenger SRT Demon earlier this year, but it's been busy working on other projects as well. It doesn't get …
Sports CarsSlow-dancing supermassive black holes are orbiting at a snail's pace
Supermassive black holes lie at the center of most galaxies, but 750 million light-years away, a huge galaxy known as 0402+379 boasts two of them – …
Astrophysics2017 Monterey Auction Preview 1: 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 (Chassis 1)
The RM Sotheby's press release calls it "the most important Aston Martin ever produced." Only five were made, and between them they won the 24 Hour …
AutosToken puts credit cards, keys and transit passes on your finger
We have seen smart rings that can pair with your smartphone or offer NFC functionality, but the dream of paying for a coffee or starting your car …
Credit CardsDB11 becomes the first Aston Martin with a Mercedes-AMG heart
Launched last year, the DB11 was the first Aston Martin to arrive after the brand began its technical partnership with Mercedes-AMG. The shared …
TrucksMicroneedle patches deliver pain-free flu vaccine
Getting an injection is on the bottom of everybody's list of favorite things, but now a more bearable alternative is another step closer to reality. …
MedicineRansomware outbreak worse than WannaCry is affecting computers worldwide
A new ransomware outbreak is causing mayhem around the world, compromising banks, airports, energy suppliers, and even shutting down automated …
SecurityRezvani switches gears from track-ready sports cars to trail-ready utility vehicle
Rezvani has made a name for itself unleashing one powerful beast after another onto the streets. Now it's preparing to set a new beast free in the …
TrucksJaguar XE SV Project 8 to get Goodwood off to a powerful start
Having wasted the early 2000s building soft, wallowing luxury cars for retirees, a healthy injection of Tata cash has given Jaguar a new lease on …
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