Moonlander X pickup camper shell isn’t entirely what it appears

Radica hit the pickup camping scene a couple years ago with the Moonlander, a truck cap that's part security shell, part camper. The new Moonlander X looks at first to go a more traditional route but functions a little differently than it appears.

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Dovetail CEO Advocates for a Balanced Approach to AI Innovation, Regulation

Australian-grown tech startup Dovetail’s CEO has backed the need for AI regulation to ensure the booming technology is not used for “nefarious purposes.” However, he said the practical aspects of…

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Runner-tracking treadmill matches its speed to its user’s pace

Although treadmills do let you vary your running speed, you have to reach down and hit the controls in order to do so. The Kickr Run offers a more natural alternative, in that it automatically adjusts its belt speed to match your running speed.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners go full-on animalistic

For the 60th year in a row, the Natural History Museum of London has held its Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. And for the 60th year in a row, the images are guaranteed to stir your love of the natural world and the animals that live in it.

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Triple-laser 4K projector aims for cinema-grade visuals in the living room

Following a trade show preview last month, Valerion has now launched a funding campaign on Kickstarter for a triple-laser long-throw projector. The VisionMaster Max boasts high-brightness 4K visuals, Google TV and support for super-wide IMAX.

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Extraordinary skyscraper pushes 13 staggered cubes high into the air

Work has begun on a remarkable new skyscraper by OODA. The Hora Vertikale will reach a height of 459 ft and will consist of 13 stacked cubes that resemble oversized toy blocks carelessly placed into position.

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Solar power project hits the rails with between-track panel pilot

Even on busy rail networks, the gap between lines can spend much of its time doing little but face skyward, so why not put that space to good use? Swiss startup Sun-Ways is looking to do just that by installing solar panels in between railway tracks.

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‘Dancing snowflakes’ in clouds can help us accurately forecast rainfall

The dynamic way different-shaped snowflakes perform distinct 'dances' within clouds has been found to influence how much precipitation is likely to form. The discovery of this unique cloud choreography opens the door to precise weather forecasts.

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Strange sea creatures can merge their bodies into one blob when injured

Imagine being horribly maimed and the only way to survive was to merge your damaged flesh with another injured human. Scientists have discovered this startling ability in comb jellies, which can fuse together to share a nervous and digestive system.

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Yamaha finally gives us the YZF-R9 after dangling the idea for years

It's been ten long years since Yamaha launched the MT-09, an accessible, affordable and very naughty nakedbike, whose 847 cc triple motor put concentrated fun exactly where street riders need it. Now, there's finally a fully-faired R9 sportsbike.

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