New York City has gained a striking addition to its iconic skyline. Designed by renowned British firm Foster + Partners, 270 Park Avenue rises to a supertall height of 1,388 ft (423 m), making it one of the tallest new buildings in the United States.
Category: Architecture, Technology
Tags: New York, Building and Construction, Foster and Partners, Skyscrapers, Office
With satellites orbiting the Earth exploding into tens of thousands of pieces, the danger of collisions with space debris is a major problem, so Atomic-6 has developed new Space Armor tiles that are lighter and more effective than current systems.
Tags: Space Junk, Spacecraft, Protection
A new study has pinpointed how the APOE4 gene variant sabotages the brain’s energy balance, blocking neurons from burning fat for fuel when glucose runs low, a discovery that could reveal new ways to prevent or slow Alzheimer’s disease.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: Brain, Alzheimer's disease, metabolism, Genetics, Aarhus University, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine
The Hypershell Pro X exoskeleton might be the closest we'll get – in this age, at least – to being able to instantly tap into a type of superpower, and once you've experienced it, it's hard to go back to just using the legs nature gave you to.
Tags: Exoskeleton, Outdoor Technology, Smart technology, Artificial Intelligence, Mobility, Fitness, Hiking, Cycling, Running, Reviews
We usually think of ice as just frozen water. It is simple, solid, and cold. But water is a master of disguise. With just two atoms, hydrogen and oxygen, it can freeze into more than 20 different types of ice. Each type has its own unique internal structure. Some are smooth and familiar, like the kind in your freezer, while others only appear under intense pressure, like in the deep Earth or on distant moons.
Yamaha has just added a bunch of handy features to its beloved Ténéré 700 World Raid middleweight adventure motorcycle, which should make it an even better choice than before for extended exploration in 2026.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Yamaha, Adventure Bikes
Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger longer than expected, and why spotting them within hours could change recovery outcomes.
Category: Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: Concussions, Traumatic Brain Injury, Signs and symptoms, Baylor College of Medicine
With DNA linking directly back to Leatherman's very first PST multitool from 1983, the Wave has long served as a cornerstone for the brand. It was the company's first one-handed tool, allowing users to flip out the blade without having to open the pliers, and went on to become its all-time international bestseller. This month, the Wave receives its most significant update ever, bringing us the all-new Wave Alpha. The Alpha adds some serious cutting muscle while improving upon the Wave's staple one-handed operation, hand feel and grip.
Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors
Tags: Leatherman, Multitools, EDC, Tools, Outdoors and Camping, Survival, Camping, Backpacking
Scientists have developed a fully transparent skin sensor that accurately measures UV radiation, detecting light and converting it to electrical signals. So when the Sun's rays reach damaging levels, an alert is triggered on the user's smartphone that it's time to cover up.
Category: Wearables, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: South Korea, UV light, Protection, Skin Cancer, Skin, Ozone, Light Sensors, Smart
For decades, scientists have suspected that the voices heard by people with schizophrenia might be their own inner speech gone awry. Now, researchers have found brainwave evidence showing exactly how this self-monitoring glitch occurs.
Category: Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: mental health, psychiatry, Schizophrenia, Electroencephalography (EEG), Signs and symptoms, University of New South Wales, Chinese University of Hong Kong
For just US$600, you can finally say goodbye to the tedious hassle of snapping pictures of your excrement every day in the bathroom – Kohler's new camera will automatically do it for you.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Gut health, Toilet, Cameras
As private companies race to make spaceflight routine, Earth’s upper atmosphere has become an unintended testing ground. Each launch is a triumph of human ingenuity, but behind that brilliance lies a quieter equation. One where exhaust and propellant residues react with ozone, thinning the layer that shields life below. It’s a problem scientists are just beginning to quantify, and one that’s rising as fast as the rockets themselves.
Category: Environment, Science
Tags: Ozone, Rocket, Sustainability, Atmosphere
Remember that movie Singles from the ’90s? The one with espresso angst, flannel obsessions, and a killer soundtrack featuring the likes of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and The Smashing Pumpkins?
Category: Transport
Tags: Sustainable, Sustainability, Trains, Carbon Zero, Environment
A humble kitchen spice could pack a powerful antiviral punch. Researchers have found that compounds in cardamom seeds can trigger the body’s virus-detecting systems, potentially paving the way for natural cold and flu treatments.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Natural compounds, Traditional medicine, Virus, Influenza, Shinshu University
Norton Motorcycles is as iconic a British brand as one can get. Its acquisition by TVS Motor Company, India’s third-largest motorcycle manufacturer, in April 2020 was seen as a turning page in Norton’s story. But what about the company that bought it?
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: TVS Motor, Norton Motorcycle, India, Eicma
“Polaris and Indian Motorcycle both stand to benefit from this deal…” said Polaris Chief Executive Officer Mike Speetzen following the announcement that Polaris had sold a major portion of its stake in Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, a multi-strategy private equity firm based in Los Angeles.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Indian Motorcycles, Polaris, Harley Davidson
Pickleball’s boom has brought an unexpected side effect: a surge in serious eye injuries. A new study has revealed a sharp rise in pickleball-related eye trauma, promoting calls for protective eyewear standards.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Sport, Eye injury, Vision, Injuries, Rutgers University
The Thermal Master P3 has quietly emerged as one of the most promising compact heat-seeking cameras of 2025, managing to pack professional-level performance into a thumb-sized device. And there's a reason for the praise.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Thermal Imaging, Electronic, Heating, Smart Camera, Camera Phone, Reviews
Boox has launched an updated version of its 10.3-inch color e-note, adding "seamless connectivity" with a folio keyboard, upgrading the pen stylus and bumping up to Android 15. There's also a pocket-friendly color ePaper device with 5G connectivity.
Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology
After examining 13 million hours of light exposure data, researchers found that experiencing bright light during the dark hours can significantly increase the risk of heart failure and heart attack. The effect was most notable in younger adults.
Category: Sleep, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Circadian Rhythms, Light, light-pollution, Flinders University, Sleep, Cardiovascular disease, Heart Disease, Heart attack
