New energy weapon replaces million-dollar missiles at 13 cents a shot

A new directed energy weapon is being rolled out to bolster British defense capabilities. And, at 13 cents a shot, it's just as effective, but a lot cheaper than the multi-million dollar missiles it's designed to replace.

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Watch: Sony’s new microsurgery robot stitches up a corn kernel

Sony has shown off its new surgical robot doing some super-precise work sewing up a tiny slit in a corn kernel. It's the first machine of its kind that auto-switches between its different tools, and has successfully been tested in animal surgery.

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Tactical cot-tent pitches a comfier way to camp at ground level

Helinox is best known in North America for its light, compact chairs, cots and camp furniture. Now it's bringing over some coveted Asian-market kit for Americans to get their hands on, including slim, solo-sleeper cot-tents.

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Self-balancing commuter pods ride old railway lines on demand

Country folk tend to like the independence offered by their cars, so how do you get them to use public transit? The Monocab system may be the answer, as it utilizes individual on-demand pods that travel on existing abandoned railways.

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Video: Snail robot climbs vertical walls without leaving a slimy trail

Snails are great at climbing vertical surfaces, even though they have just a single wet suction-cup foot. A new robot climbs walls by mimicking that simple yet effective mechanism, although thankfully it leaves a trail of water instead of mucus.

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40% of US lithium needs could come from unlikely source in Pennsylvania

Thanks to the increase of electric vehicles and other battery-using technologies, the demand for lithium is expected to skyrocket in the coming years. One odd but potent source of the metal is a Pennsylvania wastewater stream, says a new study.

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World’s most impressive new builds showcase architecture excellence

Architectural innovation hub Architizer has unveiled the highly anticipated shortlist for its A+Awards. Honoring top global architectural achievements, the competition spotlights projects that redefine our relationship with the built environment.

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Ummahat AlShaykh Island sets new standards in sustainable tourism

Few projects rival the Ummahat AlShaykh Island project in its sheer ambition and eco-conscious design. Spearheaded by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, this project represents a triumph of sustainability and luxury tourism in the heart of the Red Sea.

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Hard-wall origami roof tent is a lighter, cheaper, sleeker SUV abode

Hardsider presents an alternative to its pickup camping system for those without a truck: a hard-walled rooftop tent like no other. The sleek, origami-style HardTent is the best hard-walled design we've looked ... and somehow, the most affordable.

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Video: Robo erectus – W1 quadruped robot evolves to stand and walk upright

You might think that having four legs with wheels on the ends would already make a robot pretty useful. China's LimX Dynamics is taking things further, however, as its W1 quadruped robot is now able to stand up and walk on two "feet."

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