Science and Technology

“World’s slimmest” hard rooftop tent slices through air like a blade

Billed as the world's slimmest hardshell rooftop tent, the Mars Aeroblade looks to minimize impact on fuel economy while offering robust protection at camp. It measures over 1 inch thinner than the previous thinnest hardshell RTT we covered.

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Coffee campfire starter repurposes bean waste into fragrant flame

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. With that popularity comes literal tons of waste each year. Morii Outdoors puts some of that waste to good use in an all-natural firestarter for camping and survival.

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Adaptable case-padding system gives you a custom fit every time

It's nice to have a protective case with custom foam cutouts for your bits of gear, but that sliced foam isn't gonna be much good for protecting anything else. That's where Pelican's Re-Set padding system comes in, as it can be altered for each use.

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Himalayan fungus compound refined to offer 40X the anti-cancer potency

A compound derived from a Himalayan fungus has been refined by scientists for a chemotherapy drug with powerful anti-cancer effects. NUC-7738 is yielding encouraging results in ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials, and is advancing towards approval.

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Anduril reinvents undersea surveillance with Seabed Sentry network

The sea of tomorrow might be about as difficult to traverse stealthily as an elephant stomping through a room full of mousetraps thanks to Anduril's Seabed Sentry undersea sensor network that uses AI to autonomously track ocean traffic.

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Sub-$20k small pickup truck looks to kickstart a revolution

What’s going to be made in the US, is battery-electric, will cost less than US$20,000, come as either a basic two-seat pickup or five-seat SUV, and has a reservation price of just $50? The new Slate from Slate Auto.

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Swiss Army knife ebike deletes line between commuter and cargo-hauler

The Vorsa has been designed to be the "most versatile and customizable ebike on the market." The do-it-all ride can haul up to 440 lb, provide smooth assist to 28 mph, covers between 30 and 60 miles between top-ups, and even comes with AirTag tracking.

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Gonzo van won’t apologize for living its best van life, but it should

Mercedes gives the world a first look at its VAN.EA platform at Auto Shanghai 2025. The Vision V concept shows an extreme luxury form of e-MPV with avant-garde styling and wild luxury features that preview a new class of van living and limousining.

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