NYC skyscraper wears its structure outside to free up space inside

Foster + Partners has completed its third skyscraper in recent weeks. Rising to a height of 206.45 m in New York City, 425 Park Avenue is defined by an eye-catching exterior that puts its bracing on the outside, freeing up floorspace within.

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Lightweight Geo ebike takes just a second to fold up and in

A commuting by ebike that involves hopping on and off trains or buses during the journey can be a whole lot easier if you can fold your ride. Ossby has introduced what's sure to be an attention-grabbing pedal-assist ride that does so in a second.

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Enormous underwater military drone won’t be waterproof

US military contractor Anduril has signed a US$100 million contract with the Australian Navy, to design and deliver three iterations of an Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV). These drones will be as big as buses, but not watertight.

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Cancer vaccine using “zombie” cells shows promise in mouse tests

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so they say. Scientists have now demonstrated a new potential cancer vaccine that involves injections of dormant tumor cells to stimulate the immune system and help prevent the onset of cancer.

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Mercedes EQT Marco Polo electric RV previews multi micro-camper future

Mercedes is pushing further into the motorhome market with a new "micro-camper" line. It will soon reveal the all-electric Concept EQT Marco Polo camper van slated to join the Marco Polo Module in offering two styles of multifunctional micro-camper.

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Horwin goes tech-crazy on its new high-performance electric scooters

Austrian-designed, Chinese-made electric motorcycle brand Horwin is hitting this year's EICMA motorcycle show in Milan with a super-scooter loaded to the gills with gadgetry, and a second wild concept that aims to upend traditional chassis design.

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