We're used to seeing new skyscrapers regularly announced for major cities like Dubai, New York, and Shenzhen. However, this ambitious project is slated for somewhere totally unexpected: a remote Swiss village.. Named Lina Peak, the project has absolutely nothing to do with that other plan to do the same thing, and will totally transform the area if completed.
Category: Architecture, Technology
Everyone’s been crying out for the likes of Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Triumph to release more accessible, entry-level retro classics in the West, but much of it has been in vain. Well, Kawasaki is reportedly ready to answer that call with its W175 LTD.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Kawasaki, Retro, Affordable, Harley Davidson, Triumph, Indian Motorcycles, Royal Enfield, Yamaha
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is stunningly expensive to both the economy and to the people who live with it day to day.
Category: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: ADHD, Stanford University, Wearable, ASMR, mental health
Every winter, as the air sharpens and scarves return to shoulders, an old visitor also makes a reappearance: the flu. It announces itself with fever, aching limbs, and the familiar drip of a runny nose. But behind these symptoms lies a microscopic drama.
Category: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: Microscopes, Cells, Virus, Influenza
Described as Europe's largest 3D-printed housing project, the Skovsporet development is currently underway in Denmark. A total of 36 student apartments were built with remarkable speed, as the cutting-edge technology allowed the equivalent of more than one apartment per day to be printed.
Category: Architecture, Technology
A week ago, we looked at what could very well end up the most modular Toyota truck of all time. Now, we have a vehicle that could prove Nissan's most versatile van ever. Nissan may not be quite as well known for vans as Toyota is trucks, but it has long offered a few commercial van staples. And in markets not named "USA," it's also developed some very intriguing factory camper vans and concepts. The all-new Primastar Flexvan is both, and it's designed to get things – all the things – done.
Category: Campervans, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Campervan, RV, Nissan, Modular, Camping, Van, Outdoors and Camping
Anaphylaxis is not something to be taken lightly, as it's an allergic reaction that can prove fatal if not halted. That's where an experimental new skin patch comes in, as it could warn of the onset of anaphylaxis while there's still plenty of time to head it off.
Category: Allergies, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: KAUST, Microneedles
Honda redesigned the Passport for the 2026 model year, but kept the fundamentals that made this two-row crossover a great choice. Some of the changes, including the TrailSport model addition, improve on the Passport’s capabilities without going overboard.
Category: Automotive, Transport
If you enjoy building or tinkering with electronics, this hacking tool can help you get wildly creative with your projects, and make it a lot easier to test them. It's called the Kode Dot, and not only does it packs a ton of useful hardware into its compact body, it also has a couple of powerful features on the software side you'll likely lose many an evening to in your workspace.
Category: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Technology
For the first time ever, a unique cooperative hunting arrangement between dolphins and orcas has been documented. Researchers believe killer whales find salmon by tailing dolphins, who in turn benefit from bite-sized fish pieces.
Tags: orca, Whale, Dolphin, Predator, Marine Biology, Dalhousie University
The Miami is on the smaller side for a tiny house, at just 8 m (26 ft) long, but manages to fit more than you'd expect thanks to its Tardis-like space-saving design. It can sleep up to six people at a squeeze while staying road-legal and easy to tow.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
Japanese kei cars have a cult following – and for good reason, too. They’re ultra-compact, lightweight vehicles that are essentially designed to meet Japan’s unique “kei” regulations, which cap engine displacement, exterior dimensions, and power output to make them efficient, affordable, and city-friendly.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Fiat, stellantis, Electric Vehicles, Kei Cars
It doesn't make a lot of sense to carry extra gear for convenience on outdoor adventures if they take up a lot of luggage space. Flextail's new air pump for inflating mattresses, rafts, and pillows makes a strong case for a slot in your loadout with its diminutive build and ability to do double duty as a versatile lantern. It's also really powerful for its size, and seems like a fairly cheap carry to boot.
Tags: Pump, Lamp, Camping, Kickstarter, EDC
Hidden inside the narrow growth rings of Pyrenees trees lies the strongest evidence yet for what set the Black Death in motion. For the first time, researchers have combined high-resolution climate reconstructions with medieval records to draw a direct connection between a sudden climatic shock and the arrival of the plague in Europe, where it killed tens of millions between 1347 and 1353.
Tags: pandemic, University of Cambridge, Tree, volcano, Climate Crisis, Europe, Infections, Bacteria, Disease
A team of students from the Netherlands has demonstrated that it is possible to produce an affordable electric vehicle (EV) that owners can maintain and repair themselves. Even if they have the mechanical expertise of a toddler.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Technical University of Eindhoven, Electric Vehicles, Modular, Repair, sustainable design, Prototype
Archeologists say they have finally cracked the 6,000-year-old mystery of Armenia’s “dragon stones" – massive carved monoliths scattered across high-altitude volcanic slopes and pastures where no ancient settlements ever existed.
Tags: Archeology, Stonehenge, Religion, Water, Europe, Geography, Environment
Some of us are natural-born chefs with the ability to look at a few ingredients and whip up a succulent meal, while others have the knack of being able to burn boiling water. The Cube o1: Your Personal AI Chef, is designed to guide either group towards tastier culinary shores.
Category: Around The Home, Lifestyle
Tags: Kickstarter, Artificial Intelligence, Kitchen, Cooking
Individuals with limited hearing struggle in situations where multiple people around them are speaking at once. New headphone tech could help, by boosting the voice of the person they're talking to based on the rhythm of the conversation.
Category: Technology
Tags: University of Washington, Hearing Augmentation, Headphones, Artificial Intelligence, Deaf
Anyone who's mucked about with consumer-grade 3D printers knows that it's infinitely cool to create stuff with them, but you can't realistically expect those products to be particularly durable.
Category: 3D Printing, Manufacturing, Technology
Tags: Manufacturing, Carbon+Fibre, Kickstarter, 3D Printers
Stark has made a name for itself by doing things the extreme way. Now the world’s fastest enduro has climbed higher than any motorcycle ever has, a record that's currently being verified by the folks at Guinness World Records.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: stark, Electric Motorcycles, Guinness, World Records, High Altitude, volcano
