Zuri tilts to new propulsion system for its next-gen eVTOL air taxi

Czech eVTOL startup Zuri came to our attention last year when it began hover tests of a long-range, hybrid-powered lift and cruise style aircraft. Today, the company unveiled its second-gen design, with a totally different tilting propulsion system.

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Novel “artificial leaf” design ups the carbon capture rate by 100x

"Artificial leaf" systems could play a key role in the fight against climate change, and a team of engineers has just picked up the pace with a solution that captures carbon dioxide at 100 times the rate of current technologies.

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Gordon Murray channels 60s-era glamor with $1.84-million T.33 supercar

Gordon Murray has announced an "accessible" little brother for his extraordinary T.50 supercar. The new T.33 ditches some of the crazier details of the T.50, but retains that awe-inspiring Cosworth V12, even if its banshee shriek stops at 11,100 rpm.

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Innovative chemical heating system keeps lunar landers warm at night

With temperatures as cold as to -232 °C, the lunar night is not a friendly place for electronics. Space technology company Masten has developed a more efficient, safer system that uses chemical reactions to keep lander electronics warm until dawn.

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ProCamp Rams are the sub-$100K camper vans Americans are thirsting for

New American brand ProCamp doesn't quite hit European-level low prices, but it offers a progressive lineup of Ram camper vans below $100,000. The affordable getaway vans include a full four-sleeper layout with kitchen, lounge and bunk beds.

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How to predict who is most likely to develop long COVID

A pair of new studies have homed in on key biomarkers that could identify those most at risk of developing long COVID. The studies suggest a combination of immune biomarkers and acute symptoms can be used to predict a person’s likelihood of long COVID.

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Shark Stop wetsuit designed to thwart great whites

Back in 2019, we heard how scientists at Australia's Flinders University were developing a lightweight material that might someday be used in shark-bite-resistant wetsuits. Well, that day has arrived, and such a suit is now on Kickstarter.

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Autonomous drones may be the ultimate scarecrows … for pigeons

Much as we may like pigeons, they can make quite a mess of buildings and other structures, potentially posing a health hazard. According to new research, autonomous drones may be ideal for harmlessly chasing the birds away.

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Walkable rooftops interconnect family home on a slope in Ecuador

Ecuadorian architectural firm El Sindicato has created a unique family home built into a slope. The home features three distinct structures that are joined via walkable rooftops, interior glass corridors and a series of intertwining private gardens.

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Oddball backless Pak-Jak half-jacket sheds heat on the trail

Designed for backpacking and other activities that often involve shedding layers only to quickly re-add them, the Pak-Jak includes a removable back panel. This feature lets its wearer shed heat immediately, while remaining insulated around the core.

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