Pegasus hybrid-electric VTOL promises massive range, no redundancy

Superyacht designer Steve Kozloff has turned his hand to next-gen aviation with a twin-prop VTOL aircraft that promises a monster 1,380-mile range, as well as the ability to take off and land conventionally where there's a runway.

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7-meter-wide “spear-mouth” pterosaur was Australia’s largest flying reptile

Paleontologists have discovered the largest known flying reptile that ever took to the Australian skies. Named Thapunngaka shawi, this “fearsome dragon” sported a 7-m (23-ft) wingspan and a jaw full of awful jagged teeth.

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World’s strongest glass can scratch the surface of a diamond

Material scientists in China experimenting with carbon in its many forms have conjured up a form of glass so hard that it can scratch the surface of a diamond, while also having the ability to act as semiconductor.

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USAF funds testing of what will be the world’s fastest reusable aircraft

The US Air Force has awarded US$60 million to aerospace startup Hermeus for flight testing of its hypersonic aircraft for military and commercial applications. Capable of flying at Mach 5, the Quarterhorse will be the world's fastest reusable aircraft.

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Barnacle-inspired bioglue stops bleeding in as little as 15 seconds

It’s hard to get medical adhesives to stick when blood is making everything wet. Now, MIT researchers have developed a new surgical glue that can halt bleeding within 30 seconds, inspired by the super-strong underwater adhesive used by barnacles.

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Murdered-out Bean off-grid teardrop brings new attitude to the wild

The latest Bean trailer gets a little extra spice, arriving with a blacked-out design and extra off-grid capability. The nasty new teardrop brings increased ground clearance, an upsized off-grid lithium battery and room for two fridge/freezers.

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What role can urine testing play in the future of cancer diagnosis?

In the wide-ranging search for new weapons against cancer, some see great potential in the idea of a urine test that can reveal telltale signs of the disease. So where does the technology stand right now?

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Serial 1 kicks off series of single-edition ebikes with a retro chopper

Last year, Harley-Davidson entered the ebike space with a spin-off company called Serial 1. A new 1-OFF series of extremely limited-edition rides has been announced, and the first – the "1 of 1" MOSH/CHOPPER – is being auctioned online from today.

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Rossi retires, and now there’s vegan motorcycle leathers

I'm sorry, motorcyclists. I know you've already had a bad day. Valentino Rossi has announced his retirement, and now I'm about to tell you about a set of vegan motorcycle leathers. Insult upon injury. I promise I'll try to make it fun.

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Latest DAP flagship from Astell&Kern rocks three amps and four DACs

Last year, Astell&Kern launched the first DAP to incorporate three digital-to-analog converters, in the shape of the SE200. Now the company has gone one better with the upcoming A&ultima SP2000T, while also debuting a triple amp design.

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