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BMW’s fastest R 1300 RS/RT is ready for some serious farkles

BMW's R1300 boxer twin family gets two new members, in the R 1300 RS and R 1300 RT. They replace the outgoing R 1250 RS and the R 1250 RT, respectively. And as you’d expect, there’s plenty of farkles on the touring bikes.

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CargoMate is a front rack when you need one, and gone when you don’t

There's no denying that front racks are great for carrying cargo, but the things do needlessly clutter your bike up when not in use. That's where the CargoMate comes in, as it pops on and off of your handlebars in a claimed 30 seconds.

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Single hair-like electrode outperforms traditional 21-lead EEG

Researchers have developed a 3D-printable electrode that looks like a single strand of human hair and measures brain activity more reliably than the current method used to diagnose things like epilepsy and sleep disorders.

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Single hair-like electrode outperforms traditional 21-lead EEG

Researchers have developed a 3D-printable electrode that looks like a single strand of human hair and measures brain activity more reliably than the current method used to diagnose things like epilepsy and sleep disorders.

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Massive asbestos operation turns dangerous waste to valuable materials

Canadian decarbonization firm Exterra is tackling a critical environmental issue that's not talked about often: cleaning up the mineral waste left behind in asbestos mines after decades of extraction.

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Massive asbestos operation turns dangerous waste to valuable materials

Canadian decarbonization firm Exterra is tackling a critical environmental issue that's not talked about often: cleaning up the mineral waste left behind in asbestos mines after decades of extraction.

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Ferrari hints at a return of the manual transmission

Ferrari has been on a roll of late. The Italian carmaker has a waiting list that extends until 2026. Now, the latest industry-wide rumors suggest that Ferrari has its sights set on bringing back the manual transmission after a 13-year gap.

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Bosch’s magnesium motor cranks up boost for faster ebike future

Bosch calls the new CX-R ebike motor its highest quality drive unit to date, high self-praise from one of the world's largest e-drive suppliers. The new magnesium-housed motor cranks torque and power to the top of the line and adds a new "race" mode.

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Floating hammock lets a dozen people lounge in sun-soaked waters

A hammock that lets a dozen or so people chill out and relax ... on cool, crystal-clear water? Count us in. It's the new Bote Hangout Water Hammock 15, and it brings a few innovations that make a day on the water even more enjoyable.

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An F1 legend is now driving crucial Alzheimer’s discoveries

An unusual partnership between a vacuum maker, a race car legend, and the University of Edinburgh is leading to advances in understanding dementia. Their new study using living tissue has revealed the brain's sweet spot for tau proteins.

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