New shock-absorbing material as strong as metal but light as foam

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new shock-absorbing material that is super lightweight, yet offers the protection of metal. The stuff could make for helmets, armor and vehicle parts that are lighter, stronger and reusable.

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“Historic” US motor safety rule accounts for cars with no steering wheel

The US has today updated its motor safety rules with a self-driving future in mind, issuing a first-of-a-kind rule to account for vehicles that eschew the steering wheel and other controls for automated driving systems.

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Ducati unloads the specialness cannon on new Panigale V4 SP2

It doesn't matter how special an Italian motorcycle is, there is always an even specialer edition coming. Something festooned with great, treacly dollops of specialness. Such a bike is Ducati's latest, the Panigale V4 SP2.

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