Cork-clad tiny house takes inspired approach to maximizing space

MadeiGuincho has recently completed another striking tiny house. Partly finished in cork, it features an unusual interior layout spread over three levels that maximizes available space, and is topped by a small rooftop terrace area.

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Koojack vest keeps you cool when you’re running hot

Whether you're working outdoors or just taking a leisurely stroll, keeping your cool on a hot and sticky summer day can be a struggle. But a new Kickstarter campaign may have just the thing for a quick but lasting cooldown.

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NASCAR stuffs 1,340 horsepower of electric motors into prototype racer

The National Association for Stock Car Racing and Swiss multinational ABB have partnered to "push the boundaries of electrification" in the sport and beyond. The first fruit was revealed at the Chicago Street Race – a 1,000-kW EV prototype racer.

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‘Ozempic drugs’ reduce obesity-associated cancer risk by up to 65%

The popular class of antidiabetic and weight loss drugs known as GLP-1RAs, which includes Ozempic and Wegovy, has been found to significantly reduce the risk of 10 out of 13 obesity-associated cancers in type 2 diabetics, according to new research.

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Fascinating photographs highlight the beauty found in daily life

The six winners of the Hasselblad Masters 2023 photography competition highlight the extraordinary beauty that can be found in every day life, from humble homes to train journeys, and even small insects posing for close-ups.

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Dual-lounge VW camper opens up most relaxing van camping of the summer

Hobby took Volkswagen camper van life to new levels of comfort and style when it debuted the Maxia Van in 2022. This year, it's introduced a new floor plan with front and rear lounges that offer loads of space for onboard relaxation.

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Geothermal fracking plant scores world-record energy contract in Utah

Just a year ago, Fervo Energy successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of its horizontally oriented geothermal system. Now the company has landed a massive contract for providing its clean, virtually endless power to the California grid.

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Configurable-crankshaft Magnolia 4: A cornucopia of mechanical intrigue

JT Nesbitt has already created a string of iconic motorcycles at his own Bienville Studios and previously at Curtiss Motorcycles. His latest 12-only, $200,000 Magnolia 4 aims to reimagine the traditional American inline 4, but not all is as it seems.

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Hippos get airborne at top speed, and we’ve somehow only just found out

For the first time, scientists have discovered that hippos get significant airtime when they're at full-trot, able to lift their huge barrel-shaped girth off the ground for around 15% of their stride. It's totally unique for mammals their size.

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Autonomous EHang eVTOL jumpstarts nascent pilotless air tourism industry

Imagine stepping into an empty aircraft and soaring through the air to take in the scenery ... without a pilot. EHang is determined to make that a near-term reality. It recently hosted an event to demonstrate the forthcoming travel alternative.

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