How elephants evolved to beat cancer, and how we could too

Why do elephants, one of the biggest animals on the planet, paradoxically experience unusually low rates of cancer? The question has led scientists to discover these remarkable mammals carry unique genetic variants that reduce their risk of tumors.

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Bargain alert: ‘no reserve’ Talbot-Lago Figoni Teardrop heads to auction

It’s not often that an acclaimed masterpiece goes to auction without a reserve price, but this week’s Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este will host an extraordinary auction where a Talbot-Lago T150C Teardrop Coupé will face the hammer without a safety net.

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Antiherpes medication use linked to 17% reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

Another study has added to the growing evidence linking the cold sore-causing herpes virus with Alzheimer’s disease. It also found that those people who used herpes treatments such as antivirals were 17% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

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Solo extinguishes the fire pit and cranks up multi-cooling frost pit

Solo Stove has long built its brand around fire, but now it's expanding into other product categories. A cooler seemed almost inevitable, but this one goes a step further as a fire pit-like gathering point with A/C and misting to keep everyone cool.

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Review: Unitree Go2 Pro robot is fun on four legs – but it needs a purpose in life

"That is so cool! But what do you do with it?" Those are the two things that just about everyone says upon seeing my Unitree Go2 Pro robot for the first time. The latter is a hard question to answer, as the bot is kind of a tool and kind of a toy.

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GM prismatic battery cells boost energy density for long-range pickups

General Motors and LG Energy Solution have announced plans to put lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells into production. The cells will be used in future full-sized trucks and SUVs as part of GM's Ultium platform.

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Lit Motors’ self-balancing e-moto may enter production in four years

San Francisco mobility company Lit Motors has announced a new production plan for its self-balancing, fully-enclosed C-1 electric motorcycle. We got to see a functioning prototype for ourselves, back in 2021.

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Triumph Trident 660 special edition gets more than just a paint refresh

Those passionate about Triumph Motorcycles and the Isle of Man TT might just find the perfect bike in this Triple Tribute Edition Trident 660. The drool-worthy Sapphire Black frame with glossy black finish is a sure highlight, but there's more to it!

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