Gonzo van won’t apologize for living its best van life, but it should

Mercedes gives the world a first look at its VAN.EA platform at Auto Shanghai 2025. The Vision V concept shows an extreme luxury form of e-MPV with avant-garde styling and wild luxury features that preview a new class of van living and limousining.

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Whisper’s “UltraQuiet” propulsion system to power acrobatic glider

After demonstrating a super-efficient, ultra-quiet leaf blower, Whisper Aero has secured funding to fit its WhisperDrive propulsion technology to a glider and begin test flights. Its innovative ducted fans promise extreme efficiency and low noise.

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The best protein source for muscle building might surprise you

From raw eggs at the crack of dawn to whey shakes after workouts – there's a whole lot of advice about the best way to optimize your muscle growth. Has new research settled the debate once and for all, or will it spark even more?

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Japan shows off electromagnetic railgun for blasting hypersonic missiles

Looking like something out of Minecraft, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has released a new image of its latest electromagnetic railgun being developed by the Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to counter hypersonic missiles.

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Five-minute EV charging: CATL says “Hold my electrons and watch this”

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the largest battery manufacturer in the world, has just announced some fairly significant breakthroughs in battery tech that aren't just theoretical; they're already hitting the market.

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2-lb ultralight tent costs as much as it weighs … in grams

Hyperlite Mountain Gear becomes the latest ultralight gear maker to add a freestanding tent to its ultralight backpacking shelter lineup. The all-new Crosspeak 2 stands tall amongst the brand's offerings as a dome tent that hovers near an even 2 lb.

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“Killer paint” eradicates harmful bacteria on contact

It's never a good thing when harmful bacteria are present on surfaces in hospitals, as they can cause life-threatening infections in patients. A new paint could help keep that from happening, by quickly killing any microbes that land on it.

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Longtail Duo hauls 485 lb so your car doesn’t have to

For those looking to leave the car in the driveway yet still take the kids to school or do the weekly shop, e-mobility outfit Tenways has added another cargo hauler to its family – following last year's front loader with a longtail model called the Duo.

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