21st-century chainmail uses molecular instead of metallic links

In what they're calling the "highest density of mechanical bonds ever achieved," researchers created a super-strong flexible material that works very much like chainmail. The breakthrough has already demonstrated its ability to improve body armor.

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7 Nintendo Switch 2 features we’re especially excited about

Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 gaming console looks, um... awfully similar to the original that launched 8 years ago. But we spotted several nifty updates in the teaser video the company released; here's what you can look forward to.

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Penguins mate for life? Sorry, science is here to destroy this fairytale

A 13-year study of tiny penguins in Australia has dispelled the long-held myth that these seabirds mate for life, with the 'divorce rate' nearly 10 times that of the current statistics for US adults. And, not surprisingly, it all comes down to kids.

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Fast-pitching Lunar tent keeps weight low, backcountry comfort high

A new generation of ultralight tents combines pared-down construction with increased convenience at camp. The Lunar Orbiter is the latest, using a wide-spanning exterior pole structure to increase volume and deliver lightning-fast setup.

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The surprising secret weapon to arm yourself with this flu season

We all know that a balanced diet made up of unprocessed foods is a recipe for gut health, but scientists have now found just how one nutrient – fiber – can trigger a microbiotic chain reaction that shields the body from influenza and other viruses.

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Four-person tiny house combines US styling with a Euro-sized footprint

Frontier Tiny Homes impressed us with its spacious Felicity model, but with its Agatha, the firm has produced a towable home that's more in line with smaller European models and is suitable for full-time living.

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DJI’s sub-$450 Flip drone folds, follows, and flies for over 30 minutes

DJI's simple-but-capable Neo drone is kind of a big deal, but is it not quite capable enough for you? If so, you might want to check out the new DJI Flip. It sports a folding design, multiple autonomous flight modes, and a 31-minute battery life.

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Mold-breaking guitar rocks novel movable pickups and active expression

Bold guitarists looking to push boundaries can go down the digital processing rabbit hole, but Verso's latest oddball build takes a more mechanical approach to shaping tones with the Sine guitar, featuring movable pickups and active expression.

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Brilliantly innovative on-demand transit system set to open in 2026

This is not your grandad's cable car gondola. Born of an amusement ride and opening to the public in 2026, this remarkably clever kiwi idea offers quick, cheap, on-demand urban transit – that's much more direct and private than public transport.

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Popular sleeping pill shown to block brain’s critical cleaning cycle

Each night, our brains execute a "wash and rinse" routine that clears away harmful protein waste linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Now, new research shows that a common prescription sleep aid can disrupt this essential process.

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