“World’s smallest record” engraved with part of a Christmas song

Last year, scientists at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) got in a festive mood and created "the world's thinnest Christmas tree." This time, they've produced what they claim is the world's smallest record, complete with a Christmas tune engraved into it.

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3D-printed titanium Mythos TX-1 handlebar could be yours, for £1,250

Mythos, the British bike components manufacturer that previously brought us a £500 3D-printed bar stem, is at it again. This time, the company is offering a £1,250 (about US$1,508) 3D-printed titanium handlebar.

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Another potential climate casualty: Beloved fluffy balls of algae

In Hokkaido, Japan's winter months, harmless underwater algae balls are protected from death by an ice shield. That shield is expected to thin thanks to global warming, causing the balls to join the list of species threatened by climate change.

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NIGCOMSAT: Buhari taps BUA Cement Engineer to head Nigeria’s space firm

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Engineer Tukur Mohammed Lawal Funtua, a former engineer at BUA Cement Plc, to head Nigeria’s space service provider, Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT). Engineer Funtau’s appointment, which takes immediate effect will see him succeeding Dr. Abimbola Alale, who is retiring as the Managing Director of Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), according to […]

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World’s largest aircraft engine is fully operational and ready to test

Rolls-Royce says it's finished building the first demonstrator for its massive UltraFan engine, which will eventually hit the skies in airliners to be developed in the 2030s. Testing begins soon, with expectations of a 25% leap in efficiency.

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Amount of microplastics on Mediterranean Sea floor triple in 20 years

A new study documenting the accumulation of microplastic particles on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea has shed some new light on plastic pollution, finding that concentrations of this material on the floor of the Med has tripled since 2000.

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Bertone resurfaces with 1,100-hp hypercar fueled by plastic waste

One of the great Italian design houses that fell on hard times, Bertone is making a comeback as a modern coach builder. It's given a first look at what the future holds with the GB110, an 1,100-hp hypercar that runs on fuel made from plastic waste.

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