Monkeys would take 7 universe lifespans to type works of Shakespeare

Along with Schrödinger’s Cat, the Infinite Monkeys Theorem is one of the most famous thought experiments. A new study, with tongue firmly in cheek, has calculated that you might be waiting seven googol years for your Shakespeare.

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Hypersonic program at risk after Reaction Engines goes belly up

A major player in aerospace innovation has bitten the dust. Reaction Engines, a developer of hypersonic engine technology since 1989, has gone into administration and its closure is having an impact on the hypersonic weapons program of Britain and others.

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Timber tiny house embraces traditional Japanese woodworking technique

The Morena is an eye-catching tiny house that has been expertly crafted from wood by Madeiguincho. With a length of just 24 ft, it features an open and spacious interior layout that sleeps up to two people in comfort.

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Wearable zaps infections by targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

As more bacteria become increasingly resistant to antibiotics, we need more ways to fight infections. That's where this new patch comes in. With a gentle electric zap, this wearable could prevent bacteria from doing a number on us through our skin.

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Inflatable tent and zip-in inflatable mattress are made for each other

Inflatable tents are easy to set up, and inflatable camp mattresses are comfy, so why not combine the two? That's just what Canada's Rise Outdoor has done with its AirNEST system, which consists of a tent and a wall-to-wall mattress.

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“The perfect bike” developed to showcase ebike conversion tech

After years of releasing conversion kits to transform regular bikes into ebikes, Swytch has now revealed the "ultimate affordable ebike (that's also just a really great bike)." The Go eBike will sport the company's long-range battery and hub motor combo.

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High-tech brain computer interface trains you to relax and sleep better

As we're increasingly plugged-in to a 24/7 cycle of news, entertainment and social media, it is becoming harder to find time to switch off to practice self-care. This smart device, with the help of AI, aims to get any brain on the right track.

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Wild 2,700 cc, two-stroke, V6 Hayabusa custom takes shape

We've seen some mad Hayabusa custom bikes over the years, but this one's right out of the box. It ditches the original engine for a massive two-stroke V6, but Meggatech Projects plans to make it look close to a standard Suzuki once it's finished.

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Plant-animal hybrid cells make solar-powered tissues, organs or meat

Scientists in Japan have created hybrid plant-animal cells, essentially making animal cells that can gain energy from sunlight like plants. The breakthrough could have major benefits for growing organs and tissues for transplant, or lab-grown meat.

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