Verge opens pre-orders for its outrageous hubless electric motorcycle

You can now order yourself a Finnish electric motorcycle with lots of torque, lots of range and a very unique look. Oh, and it's also got a jaw-dropping, gaping hole where the middle of the back wheel would normally be.

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Nigerian data science startup, Voyance, launches a fintech fraud tracking database

Voyance, a Nigerian data science company, has launched Sigma to help fintechs tackle the constant problem of fraud. We have a chat with its co-founder, Abdul, and a fintech founder to weigh the merits of this new platform.

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New CRISPR method edits crops without technically making them GMOs

GMOs in food are subject to some tight regulations. Now, researchers at North Carolina State University have created a new version of CRISPR that lets scientists edit crops without introducing new DNA, meaning they technically aren’t GMOs.

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Directed evolution produces heat-resistant coral to endure climate change

Among the potential solutions to coral bleaching and death is the idea of developing new types of coral that are more resistant to heat, and researchers in Australia are reporting new success in this area using a technique called directed evolution.

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Flexible Backroad camper van beats Mercedes Weekender launch and price

Those waiting for Mercedes' all-new Weekender camper van need not wait for a Metris pop-top if they don't want to. Caravan Outfitter's Backroad camper van is every bit as versatile as Mercedes' camper but is available now ... for a few thousand less.

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Key-shaped multitool packs over 19 functions into familiar form factor

We’ve seen multitools of all shapes and sizes designed to fit in seamlessly with an everyday carry setup, but the latest from accessory maker Disc is one that would truly look at home on a keyring and packs more than 19 functions onboard.

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Optimal minimum legal age for recreational cannabis is 19, study says

With legal recreational cannabis use spreading across North America there is a debate over what the minimum age for consumption should be. A new study from Canadian researchers suggests 19 is the optimal age to set for recreational use of the drug.

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Video: Epic Games shows off hyper-realistic new Unreal Engine 5

Video game graphics and physics are about to take another leap forward. The newest Unreal games engine, which will work on next-generation consoles as well as a range of other platforms, looks absolutely stunning in this new demo video.

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High-energy cosmic neutrinos traced back to their home quasars

There are billions of tiny particles called neutrinos streaming through your body right now. But where did they come from? Researchers have now traced back some ultra-high energy neutrinos to their points of origin – radio flares from raging quasars.

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Mucus discovery could clear the air for respiratory illness patients

People with chronic respiratory disease tend to produce thicker forms of mucus and scientists have now uncovered one of the key reasons why, raising new treatment possibilities for conditions like asthma, cystic fibrosis and COPD.

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