Jackery’s inflatable LightTent-AIR features its own solar power system

There are currently quite a few stand-alone solar power systems designed for use by campers. US portable energy company Jackery has taken a more consolidated approach, however, as its LightTent-AIR tent comes with such a system already built in.

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Sasquatch off-road camper trailer is as stealthy and burly as namesake

Startup Sasquatch Expedition Campers has made its intentions very clear, launching two of the gnarliest off-road trailers of 2022. The Highland 60 is the flagship, an unassuming hunk of metal that looks like a gear hauler but lives like a teardrop.

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Harley-Davidson to transform parking lots into greenery filled park

Harley-Davidson has joined forces with Heatherwick Studio to transform disused car parking lots at the company's headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, into a new public park for both pedestrians and motorcycle enthusiasts.

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Just six minutes of vigorous exercise a day could keep your brain healthy

Just six minutes of intense aerobic exercise a day could be one of the most effective ways to keep you brain healthy into old age. New research has found brief bursts of exercise increase levels of a brain protein known to optimize cognitive health.

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Kitchen maker incorporates offcuts into attractive tiny house build

Finding itself with a steady supply of offcuts, kitchen maker Konga hit upon a clever idea: why not put it all to good use in a tiny house? The result is an attractive non-towable dwelling that can run on or off-the-grid and starts at $59,000.

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LEV begins experiments aiming to double the lifespan of middle-aged mice

Controversial anti-aging proponent Aubrey de Grey has started a new "Longevity Escape Velocity Foundation," and is kicking off its first experiment, using a combination of therapies in an effort to radically extend the lives of middle-aged mice.

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ZeroWheel adds electric resistance and assistance to the humble ab wheel

"Ab wheels" are widely used to build core strength, with some models offering a limited amount of resistance via spring mechanisms or elastic bands. The ZeroWheel takes things further, however, by incorporating an adjustable-output electric motor.

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High-tech motorized Ella could be the Tesla of strollers

Although pushing a baby in a stroller certainly is easier than carrying it, some effort still is required. The Ella stroller is designed to make things easier, with electric-assist motors, a Hands-Free mode, and various other "smart" features.

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Three-year study suggests social media use could be changing kids’ brains

A sophisticated new study has tracked the relationship between early teen social media use and changes in their brains over a three-year period, finding more frequent checking of social media was linked with a greater sensitivity to social rewards.

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Made in USA: XBB.1.5 fastest spreading variant since first Omicron wave

CDC projections estimate a new SARS-CoV-2 variant called XBB.1.5 has exploded in prevalence across the US in a few short weeks. It was first detected in New York and early studies indicate it can more effectively bind to human cells than prior variants.

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