Space exploration consortium announces plan to put artwork on the Moon

While most artists aspire to have their work exhibited somewhere like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a piece by Dubai-based painter Sacha Jafri may soon be soaring to even loftier heights – plans call for it to be permanently displayed on the Moon.

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New system could simplify the inspection of 3D-printed metal objects

If you're 3D-printing metal parts for use in aircraft or other critical systems, then those parts had better not be defective. A new system allows such items to be checked for structural flaws, quicker and cheaper than ever before.

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BenQ targets responsive gameplay with 4LED gaming projector

Last year, BenQ launched a projector with a focus on low input lag that was aimed at big-screen gamers. Now the company has crammed the same low lag chops into a new gaming projector that's billed as the first in the world to use a 4LED light source.

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Tadpole Tiny House pulls double duty as classic car trailer

Commissioned by a couple of classic car enthusiasts, Build Tiny came up with the idea for the Tadpole Tiny House which sleeps two people comfortably and is based on a removable trailer, allowing it double as a transport platform for a vintage car.

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First-ever recording of dying human brain reveals dreaming-like activity

The phrase “my whole life flashed before my eyes” may have some truth to it. Scientists have recorded the activity of a dying human brain for the first time ever, revealing brain wave patterns related to processes like dreaming and memory recall.

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Extreme E race series makes a surprise tilt towards hydrogen

The Extreme E electric off-road race series is either going to expand to include an Extreme H hydrogen-powered zero-emissions race series, or flat-out switch to hydrogen-only from 2024. It's quite an announcement from a one-year-old championship.

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Basal meltwater is thawing the Greenland Ice Sheet from the bottom up

Meltwater is falling to the base of the Greenland Ice Sheet with such force, the power produced is comparable to that generated by the world's largest hydroelectric power station, creating a melting effect at the bottom that is "completely unprecedented."

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14 ebike manufacturers take on Valeo’s impressive auto-shift drive unit

The first bikes using Valeo's smart ebike system will roll off production lines within months. Fourteen manufacturers have signed on to begin using this high-torque integrated powertrain, with its built-in 7-speed automatic transmission and belt drive.

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Nissan pops the top on adaptable city-to-seaside camper van

From Japan to Europe, Nissan has been playing around with camper van concepts for a few years. Now it's getting more serious, working with Dethleffs on a small, configurable camper van made to bridge the gap between city commuting and road trips.

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The pros get weird in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards finalists

The professional finalists and shortlisted shots in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards offer a glimpse at the current state of contemporary photography. Top picks focus on surreal pandemic images, compelling drone shots and one curious urban fox.

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