ABB developing highly maneuverable, highly efficient marine propeller

Swiss marine giant ABB has spent more than a decade developing a radically different Voith-Schneider take on a marine propeller. The Dynafin system promises up to 85% efficiency, while giving a vessel super-precise maneuvering capabilities.

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Tiny titanium multitool lets you scribble, screw-drive, and more

While it's great to have a multitool with a ton of features, those features aren't going to do you much good if the tool is too big to carry with you. The Wolf Fang 2.0 packs in a simple five functions, but it's nice and tiny.

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“World’s lightest bespoke ebike” is a super-light carbon fiber beauty

German bike maker Ponomarets has launched a gorgeous carbon road bike called the Eidolon. Riding with a lightweight motor and battery, and fashioned from carbon fiber and "high-end curated components," the ebike weighs in at under 10 kilos.

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Operation Red Card: How Nigeria Police nabbed 130 in Interpol-led cybercrime bust

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, as part of Operation Red Card, an Interpol-led effort targeting cybercrime networks across Africa.

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Psychedelic beer used by ancient empire to win friends

A study published in the journal Antiquity suggested an ancient South American civilization spiked a beer-like drink with psychoactive drugs as a way of maintaining social cohesion and forging new bonds with surrounding communities.

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NIO and CATL partner to build world’s largest EV battery swapping network

Innovative electric car maker NIO and leading battery manufacturer CATL have formed a partnership aimed at building the world's largest battery swapping network, while also promoting unified standards and technologies.

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Road-ready tiny house cuts the cord for off-grid freedom

Huge tiny houses are all well and good, but for those who want to travel regularly, something smaller is more practical. This compact model combines an open layout with a solar power setup that ensures the lights stay on wherever you park it.

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