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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New technique gives robotic faces living human skin

In a breakthrough that isn't at all creepy, scientists have devised a method of anchoring living human skin to robots' faces. The technology could actually have some valuable applications, beyond making Westworld-like scenarios a reality.

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Tern’s latest cargo ebike has a premium heart but entry level pricing

Cargo ebike pioneer Tern has launched a new family friendly model called the Quick Haul Long, which takes much from the company's premium GSD hauler, but serves it up in a more affordable package.

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Mirrored tiny house slides out its bed so owners can sleep under the stars

This mirrored tiny house has a neat trick up its sleeve. When it's time to hit the sack, the owner can either sleep inside or activate a motorized sliding bed to move outside and drift off under the stars.

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Late-night light raises your type 2 diabetes risk by up to 67%

In a massive study of 85,000 people, tracking 13 million hours, scientists at Flinders University have found that night-time exposure to light increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, independent of daytime activities.

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Butterfly takes epic 2,600-mile transatlantic flight, stuns scientists

In a first, scientists have found that painted lady butterflies use favorable winds and a strategy of active flying and autopilot to cross the world nonstop. The flight, spanning five-to-eight days, takes up to half the adventurous animals' adult life.

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CBD use during pregnancy produces strange behavior in offspring

While CBD or cannabidiol is now widely available, widely used and generally considered safe, new research has found its use during pregnancy may produce some strange behavior in offspring and changes to the way their brains process sensory information.

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In-car cameras could soon spot intoxication on drivers’ faces

It's better to spot drunk drivers as soon as they get in their car, not once they've already been dangerously driving for some time. A new facial tracking system was created with that fact in mind, and it utilizes a regular in-vehicle video camera.

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