Two new hallucinogenic mushroom species discovered by fungi fans

Citizen scientists have been key to the discovery of two new species of hallucinogenic fungi, joining the ranks of 140 known types of these psychoactive mushrooms. One even has longstanding roots in traditional healing medicine in mountainous Lesotho.

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Nervous-system-driven prostheses give amputees greater control

A new surgical technique for below-the-knee amputations retains a person’s ability to receive sensory feedback from remaining muscles. Having a prosthetic leg driven by an amputee’s own nervous system enables them to walk much more naturally, new research has shown.

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Striking panoramic Kube teardrop bushwhack-camps the American outback

When Kimberley Kampers first presented its ultramodern all-terrain-ready Kube camper trailer, it didn't mention whether its newest model would make it over to the United States. But the company's smallest trailer is now available for preorder.

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Low-lag laser projectors bring on big-screen 4K gaming day or night

When you're immersed in the game, you don't want to have to pause to adjust the blinds. With BenQ new casual gaming projectors you may not need to, as they each sport a laser light source that puts out 3,200 ANSI lumens, as well as a low input lag.

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World’s first carbon-neutral tire rides the road to sustainability

Norway's innovative tire maker reTyre has cooked up what's claimed to be the first carbon-neutral tire. Debuting at Eurobike this week, the concept is made from 100% reclaimed materials – including recycled fishing nets and beads from body armor.

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Wooden tiny house tops compact interior with eye-catching curving roof

Woodworking specialist MadeiGuincho's latest tiny house is one of its most eye-catching to date. Named the Terra m1_Tiny House on Wheels, it's topped by an attractive curving roof that includes a useful terrace area for relaxation.

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Are you as attractive as your partner? You’d better hope so

1,300 heterosexual couples were surveyed to determine how couples rated their hot-or-not appeal. Then their photos were shown to strangers to get an objective assessment of their potential beauty and how it affects their relationship.

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Algae cells recruited to serve as bowel-disease-treating robots

If you suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a pill full of tiny algae robots may be just what you need. The bio-hybrid microrobots have already been shown to reduce symptoms and promote healing in IBD-afflicted lab mice.

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World first ultra-large battery dump truck charges continuously on the move

The "world's first ultra-large full battery dump truck" is being put to work at a mine in Zambia. The prototype will undergo validation testing under operating loads to verify basic performance of the vehicle itself, and the support infrastructure.

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Surprise test flight heralds ultra-long-range electric aircraft by 2028

Chinese battery giant CATL says it's successfully flown a 4-ton plane using its ultra-high density "condensed batteries." It now expects to have an 8-ton electric aircraft with a range of 2,000 to 3,000 km (1,240-1,865 miles) operating in 3-4 years.

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