Deep underground in a dark, sulfuric cave on the border between Albania and Greece, scientists have made an incredible discovery – a giant communal spider web spanning more than 100 square meters (1,000 sq ft), dense enough to resemble a living curtain, home to an estimated 110,000 spiders. In other words, an arachnophobe's living nightmare.
Tags: Spiders, Cave, Sulfur, Ecosystem, toxic, Animal science, Evolution
Generally Honda is the name among Japan's Big Three automotive powers that's pushing out a fast, ferocious new side-by-side during any given calendar year. This time around, though, it's Toyota. The company adds to its already large list of recent concept debuts with a radical side-x-side that uses a hybrid drive to deliver an extra 50+ hp over any current production SxS out there. At the same time, the four-seater brings back an iconic nameplate that was previously gone but not forgotten.
Category: ATVs and UTVs, Toys, Outdoors
Tags: Side-by-side, utv, Toyota, sema-2025, Off-road
Coffee lovers distraught by the closing of several hundred Starbucks locations worldwide may not be crying in their empty mugs much longer, if G&A Robot installs one of its all-in-one automated beverage vending machines in their city. The units are billed as a smart cafe in a box, and offer convenience and barista-quality hot/cold drinks with 24/7 access.
Category: Robotics, Technology
Tags: Coffee, Automation, Beverages
If you find 3D printers to be just a little too coldly futuristic, this contraption might be more to your liking. Scientists from Cornell University have created a machine that knits solid 3D objects out of nice old-timey conventional yarn.
Category: 3D Printing, Manufacturing, Technology
Tags: Cornell University, Textile
You could be forgiven for thinking that this extraordinary building was dreamed up as some sort of alien megastructure for a sci-fi movie. However, the Yidan Center is very much real and is currently nearing completion.
Category: Architecture, Technology
Tags: Building and Construction, Office, Zaha Hadid, Shenzhen, China, sustainable design
By now, it’s pretty clear how successful the CB1000 Hornet has been for Honda. Not because of pure motorcycle sales, but because it has served as the ideal platform to base multiple other models on.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Honda, Honda Motorcycles, Touring, Suzuki, Kawasaki
An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment. To date, we don't have any way to regenerate the tough outer layer of enamel on our teeth as it erodes with age.
Category: Body and Mind
Tags: University of Nottingham, Age-Related, Teeth, Regeneration, Regenerative Medicine, Oral hygiene, Dental
First Japan wants to make space sake and now China has been roasting New Orleans-style chicken wings and black pepper steaks in a specially made hot-air oven aboard its Tiangong space station, according to China's Global Times state news service.
Victorinox has updated its massive Swiss Army knife lineup with a few compact, lightweight everyday carriers that put a modern spin on the classic multitool. The new Alox Refined Collection features a skeletonized version of Victorinox's anodic aluminum oxide scales, providing sure-gripping performance, ultralight carry and a unique look. The flagship of the three-knife series, the Synergy X brings nine handy tools to your pocket, including a straight blade, pair of screwdrivers and scissors.
Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors
Tags: Swiss Army, Victorinox, Multitools, EDC, Everyday Carry
The all-new Walkabout is a different type of RV than we're used to from the folks at Keystone. It feels like a cross between the typical American travel trailer and a hardcore off-road Australian caravan. The split-personality rig is a rough-hewn, hard-nosed adventure support vehicle outside and an exceptionally comfortable and livable home-on-a-hitch inside. Both areas are built to take care of the smallest details so the entire family can just sit back, recreate, relax and enjoy the trip.
Category: Camping Trailers, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Caravan, Trailer, trailers, RV, Off-road, Camping, Outdoors and Camping
Now that Indian is functioning as an independent bikemaker after Polaris sold a major stake in the American company, there will be even more eyes on it, scrutinizing every move, every launch, and every motorcycle it puts out ... and the Sport Scout RT becomes the first bike in Indian Motorcycle's bold new adventure.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Indian Motorcycles, Polaris, Cruisers, EICMA 2025, Harley Davidson, Honda Motorcycles, Triumph
Years of waiting could soon be over for Windows users who’ve long envied Apple’s Magic Trackpad. Hyper, a California-based innovator with 20 years in the tech industry, introduced the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro on Kickstarter last month. The fundraising goal was reached within minutes of launch, so this overlooked gap in the market may soon be filled.
Category: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Computers, Trackpad, Kickstarter, Windows
Holy sun-repellant spray, Batman! Could injecting billions of kilograms of sunlight-dimming aerosols into the atmosphere save the planet from industrial climate destruction? Or is that just Joker-level insanity? A new Columbia Climate School report definitely suggests that caution is warranted.
Category: Environment, Science
This remarkable supertall looks likely to make a splash even in skyscraper-packed Dubai. The luxurious residential tower will feature four "SkyParks" integrated into its structure, allowing residents to escape from the heat and bustle of the city streets.
Category: Architecture, Technology
Tags: Building and Construction, Dubai, Skyscrapers, Residential towers
Back in May, Royal Enfield revealed details about its plans for its Flying Flea electric motorcycle brand, and mentioned two models. We'd seen a lot of the C6 meant for city streets, and only got a grainy glimpse of the off-roady S6. The company's properly unveiled the scrambler at EICMA 2025 in Milan, and it sure looks like a treat for folks willing to get it out onto their favorite trailheads.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Royal Enfield, Electric Motorcycles, Scramblers, EICMA 2025
We've heard rumblings for a while, but the time is finally here. Norton Motorcycles’ revival is complete as the iconic British bikemaker launches the first of six new motorcycles. It’s called the Manx R, and it’s as proper a supersport as they come.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Norton Motorcycle, Superbike, Supersports, V4, TVS Motor, Yamaha, Honda, EICMA 2025
I appreciate how smartphones have now evolved to serve distinct audiences – whether your priorities lie in photography, portability, seamless multitasking, or exceptional battery endurance.
Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Gaming, smartphones, Liquid-cooled
Scientists have long wondered why Earth's overall makeup doesn't fully match the mix of materials found in ancient meteorites. One hypothesis has been that our proto-Earth (what the earliest stages of the Earth is referred to, before the Moon formed) gathered different kinds of material than it did after the giant impact that created the Moon.
Category: Science
A promising “two-in-one” experimental drug could tackle both type 2 diabetes and heart disease by slashing cholesterol and inflammation, potentially offering a powerful new way to protect the heart and improve metabolism.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Type 2 diabetes, Monash University, Leiden University
In a breakthrough for diagnostics, scientists have created an easy and effective test that identifies a heart failure biomarker in saliva, opening the door to more rapid and accessible life-saving medical interventions for the disease.
Category: Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, Diagnostic tools, Biomarkers, Heart Failure, Heart Disease, Age-Related
