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The US Air Force has completed ground test firings at Cecil Spaceport in Jacksonville, Florida, of a new rocket designed to provide affordable access to hypersonic flight conditions to accelerate development of the technology. Continue reading USAF completes ground tests of hypersonic flight research rocket
With #vanlife shining a spotlight on camper vans, manufacturers have been moving conversions upmarket, creating vans that look and live like larger motorhomes. Affinity’s version has convertible bunk beds and a bedroom with en suite bathroom. Continue reading Affinity camper van modernizes family camping
While there already are powered suction-cup devices that allow people or robots to climb walls, they only work on smooth surfaces. Chinese scientists, however, have now developed a system that sticks to rough surfaces via spinning water. Continue reading New suction-cup system spins water to stick to rough surfaces
Might it be possible that someday, an official might get you to dance around in order to confirm that you’re really you? Perhaps not, but nonetheless, a study has determined that people’s identities can be matched to their unique style of dancing. Continue reading People can be identified by the way they dance
Cameras sporting the iconic red Leica logo are rugged, expensive and much sought after. They also produce stunning images, rich in color and detail. But there’s no red dot on the just-announced M10 Monochrom, and it only shoots in black and white. Continue reading Leica launches third generation black and white digital rangefinder
Work is well underway on a large new project in Chengdu, China, by Zaha Hadid Architects. Once complete, the Unicorn Island masterplan will create living and working space for Chinese and international startups in the firm’s signature style. Continue reading Work underway on Zaha Hadid Architects’ Unicorn Island masterplan
Last year, Fender broke into new territory with the launch of the American Acoustasonic Telecaster, which came with the tagline – “acoustic, electric and everything inbetween.” The iconic brand has now added a Stratocaster to the lineup. Continue reading Fender adds Stratocaster to Acoustasonic series hybrid guitars
The American Institute of Architects has declared the 2020 Interior Architecture Awards winners. This year’s selection includes a Google office, a museum extension, and an accessible renovation of a modernist office building. Continue reading AIA highlights American interior design excellence
In 2018, researchers created the world’s fastest-spinning object that reached 60 billion rpm – now that seems like the teacup ride at Disneyland. The same team has broken its own record, creating a new nano-scale rotor that spins five times faster. Continue reading Fastest spinning object in the world hits 300 billion rpm
Maintaining perfect posture is key to a strong core, but if you slouch all the time, it can be hard to keep your back straight all day long. What you need is a gentle reminder to sit and stand straight, and the UPRIGHT GO 2 can help for $89. Continue reading Maintain perfect posture all day long with this $89 device