Snare system is made to thwart porch pirates

So-called "porch pirates" are generally looking for packages that they can grab quickly and easily – if anything presents a challenge, they'll move on to another porch. It was with this in mind that the Snare Parcel Protection system was created.

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One-of-a-kind folding bike may be the lightest ever

Given that they have to incorporate hinges, latches and other structural considerations, folding bikes tend to be heavier than their regular counterparts. Nonetheless, a British designer has built one that tips the scales at just 6 kg (13.2 lb).

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Dilapidated Czech ruin harbors 21st century surprise

Commissioned to turn an old dilapidated building into a residence, ORA considered a typical restoration. However, the firm says it was "a ruin to the bone," and decided to tear down the interior and insert a new modern home within instead.

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Lego launches fan-designed, playable Grand Piano set

If you've always wanted a grand piano in your living room but thought you simply wouldn't have the room, think again. Lego Ideas has just launched the 21323 Grand Piano set, an 8.5-inch high show piece that works with a smartphone app to play tunes.

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CRISPR-edited cattle will produce more male offspring

In April 2020, a bull calf named Cosmo was born to a team of scientists. This probably wouldn’t normally be news except that this particular bouncing baby boy had his genome edited as an embryo, to make him more likely to produce male offspring.

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1.3 billion tonnes of plastic to pollute environment by 2040, study warns

A new study mapping the movement of plastic waste has projected that 1.3 billion tonnes of it will be dumped on land and in the oceans by 2040, unless some significant steps are taken to address the trend.

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Heads up: Marc Marquez is about to attempt a superhuman MotoGP feat

MotoGP riders are not normal human beings. Six-time MotoGP champion and "uncrashing" expert Marc Marquez broke his arm in a nasty crash on Sunday, and four days later, he's been cleared to race this weekend with a titanium plate in it. Crazy stuff.

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2D material absorbs electromagnetic waves for superior shielding

Electromagnetic shielding is usually placed around electronics to prevent interference. Now, engineers have found that a 2D material called titanium carbonitride is excellent at the job, absorbing rather than reflecting electromagnetic waves.

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Unusual twisting tower turns heads in San Francisco

Residents have begun moving into a new luxury tower by Studio Gang. Named Mira, it stands out among San Francisco’s busy skyline with an unusual design that twists as it rises. It also has sustainable features, such as rainwater collection.

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