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Mercedes’ goes retro with limited-edition 1980s-inspired G-Class

Mercedes has just released a banger in the form of a limited-run version of the off-roader G-Class. Weirdly named 'STRONGER THAN THE 1980s', it is based on the very first G-Wagon, the W460 series 280 GE, which served as the foundation for the "Geländewagen."

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Newly observed magnetic state could unlock ultrafast memory chips

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have demonstrated an entirely new form of magnetism in a synthesized crystalline material. They're calling it p-wave magnetism, and it could be the key to next-gen computer memory.

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Soft coral’s drug discovery power just became limitless

Soft corals produce chemicals that could be used to treat human disease. Now, scientists have identified the genes that make these important chemicals, opening the door to creating a limitless supply that can be used to produce and test new drugs.

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Volkswagen now sells an 8-seat camper van with Swiss Army versatility

Volkswagen has added an 8-seat option to the Multivan lineup, turning its MPV into an even more capable people-mover. The 8-seat option won't be on offer in the new California camper van range, but there will indeed be an available 8-seat camper.

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Palace in the sky: Ultra-luxury skyscraper soars to almost 1,500 ft

Dubai is full of amazing skyscrapers, but a new project by Deyaar Development looks set to turn heads even there. Soaring to an ambitious height of 1,459 ft, the tower will contain luxurious residences, including a palace fit for an Arabian prince.

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Sea cucumber compound could be key to a new cancer therapy

The sea cucumber naturally produces a sugary compound that inhibits an enzyme that’s instrumental in stimulating cancer growth, according to a new study. The next step is to find a method for producing the compound in large quantities.

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Sea cucumber compound could be key to a new cancer therapy

The sea cucumber naturally produces a sugary compound that inhibits an enzyme that’s instrumental in stimulating cancer growth, according to a new study. The next step is to find a method for producing the compound in large quantities.

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Sea cucumber compound could be key to a new cancer therapy

The sea cucumber naturally produces a sugary compound that inhibits an enzyme that’s instrumental in stimulating cancer growth, according to a new study. The next step is to find a method for producing the compound in large quantities.

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