Hardkorr camper trailer is a multi toolbox for work and camp

A rugged micro-camper built to trail a 4x4 anywhere, the Hardkorr Xplorer is essentially a truck canopy that rides behind the bumper. The dual-purpose trailer works as a towable toolbox for the job site and an all-in-one shelter for the campsite.

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Crabs give scientists a leg up in cheap rechargeable battery design

That plate of smashed crab legs about to be cleared from the dining table and tossed in the trash might actually be the future of rechargeable batteries. A new discovery for its use in sodium-ion technology has researchers certainly believing so.

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Bacteria-based coating protects distillery buildings from the elements

Bacteria often get a bad rap, but in many cases they’re helpful little critters. Engineers have now developed a protective coating for buildings that’s loaded with bacteria, which absorb CO2 to produce a barrier against erosion by the elements.

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Bacteria genetically engineered to seek and destroy tumors

Cancer tumors are particularly adept at evading the body’s immune response, making treatment difficult. A new study has genetically engineered a common gut bacteria, enabling it to seek out and destroy cancer tumors from the inside.

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