Initial drugs don’t work for 48% of depressed people

A new study has found that antidepressant resistance is more common than was thought: 48% of people have tried at least two medications without effect, while 37% have tried four or more. It suggests a need to rethink current treatment approaches.

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ABB developing highly maneuverable, highly efficient marine propeller

Swiss marine giant ABB has spent more than a decade developing a radically different Voith-Schneider take on a marine propeller. The Dynafin system promises up to 85% efficiency, while giving a vessel super-precise maneuvering capabilities.

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Tiny titanium multitool lets you scribble, screw-drive, and more

While it's great to have a multitool with a ton of features, those features aren't going to do you much good if the tool is too big to carry with you. The Wolf Fang 2.0 packs in a simple five functions, but it's nice and tiny.

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“World’s lightest bespoke ebike” is a super-light carbon fiber beauty

German bike maker Ponomarets has launched a gorgeous carbon road bike called the Eidolon. Riding with a lightweight motor and battery, and fashioned from carbon fiber and "high-end curated components," the ebike weighs in at under 10 kilos.

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Psychedelic beer used by ancient empire to win friends

A study published in the journal Antiquity suggested an ancient South American civilization spiked a beer-like drink with psychoactive drugs as a way of maintaining social cohesion and forging new bonds with surrounding communities.

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NIO and CATL partner to build world’s largest EV battery swapping network

Innovative electric car maker NIO and leading battery manufacturer CATL have formed a partnership aimed at building the world's largest battery swapping network, while also promoting unified standards and technologies.

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Road-ready tiny house cuts the cord for off-grid freedom

Huge tiny houses are all well and good, but for those who want to travel regularly, something smaller is more practical. This compact model combines an open layout with a solar power setup that ensures the lights stay on wherever you park it.

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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid isn’t just a go-kart with cupholders

The Civic has become a lot more grownup since its 1990s heyday, when wannabe street racers and steel-wheeled econoboxes were its primary associations. The 2025 model year adds a hybrid model and some updated styling.

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Sleek, smart backcountry camping stove gets easier to use than ever

Jetboil's latest Fast Boil backcountry stove series makes cooking that much quicker and more seamless with critical upgrades that include a smoother quick-dial ignition, better pot-to-stove locking system, and surer, more user-friendly grip.

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Off-grid electric camp canopy harvests its own glamping comforts

Electric Outdoors has created an entirely off-grid solution that requires zero infrastructure and has virtually no environmental impact. As far as we know, there's nothing else like it on the market.

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