Pedals power paddles in Thames-travelling Jamima Paddleduck boat

Although pedal-powered boats do exist, most use either a propeller or flapping fins. Ben Kilner's one-off Jamima Paddleduck takes a different approach, with two rear paddles mounted on a bike frame – and the setup has some definite selling points.

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Fast-deploying solar/hydrogen nanogrid wheels emergency power off-grid

Sesame Solar announced this week what it calls the world's first 100-percent renewable mobile nanogrid. Powered by a wing-like solar panel spread and green hydrogen, the modular nanogrid brings weeks of autonomous electricity where it's most needed.

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Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 heads to the backcountry with the SWITCH/MTN

Following hot on the heels of the limited-run BASH/MTN ebike, Serial 1 has now added a brand new electric mountain bike to its main line up. The SWITCH/MTN eMTB has familiar core features but comes with a bunch of off-road-specific enhancements.

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Jumpsuit uses motion sensors to tracks infants’ neurological development

One of the best ways of tracking an infant's neurological development is to observe their movements as they play. A new "smart" jumpsuit is designed to do so automatically, providing consistently accurate data via machine learning technology.

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Air Nostrum signs up as Airlander 10 launch airline

With Hybrid Air Vehicles planning to commence production later this year, a new agreement with the Air Nostrum Group has been inked for the supply of a small fleet of 100-seat Airlander 10 airships to fly on Spanish domestic routes.

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