State of the game: The key players in the emerging eVTOL air taxi market

Electric VTOL air taxis are one of the great emerging technologies of our time, and there are a ton of companies hoping to be early to market with a fast, safe, comfortable eVTOL aircraft for 3D commuting. Here's a roundup of the key players.

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European viper’s zig-zag pattern provides three-in-one protection

Scientists have shown that the simple zig-zag pattern on the back of the European viper serves three different purposes; it helps it avoid detection; warns predators off if noticed; and can hide the snake's movement if it has to flee.

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Kitsune 4×4 camper van flexes for 4-season gear carry and cozy living

Two weeks after the "ultimate gear head" camper van from CoPilot, we see another conversion that can vie for that title. The Norva Kitsune has a flexible interior with a collapsible shower and bed panels that double as shelves and workbenches.

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US Navy disables drone using a high-energy shipborne laser weapon

The US Navy has successfully carried out a demonstration of a high-energy laser weapon installed in a warship. On May 16, the USS Portland disabled a UAV with its Solid-State Laser - Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator MK 2 MOD 0.

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