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The Lambda Cold Dark Matter model suggests that 68 percent of the universe is made up of dark energy. But a new study has questioned whether dark energy exists, citing simulations that found that accounting for the structure of the cosmos, the gap in the theory, which dark energy fills, vanishes. Read more
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The 2017 update to this super-naked streetbike is far and away the craziest machine in the BMW stable. And with active suspension, cruise control, cornering ABS and a ton of other gadgetry, it's also got a claim on being the smartest nakedbike in its category. Loz Blain rides the awesome S1000R. Read more
The new Transboard scooter from Mercane Wheels borrows its suspension design from the automotive world. Mercane complements the suspension setup with a sharp design that folds in one swift motion, helping you motor your way from your doorstep to destinations of your choosing and back again. Read more
One of the stars of NAIAS 2017, the Kia Stinger will be sliding onto the market later this year, giving sports car buyers an aggressive new fastback sedan to think about. At the car's Asian debut in Seoul, Kia has revealed that the Stinger will do the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint in under 5 seconds. Read more
SpaceX made history again today with the second successful launch and powered landing of a Falcon 9 booster. The recycled rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center to deliver the SES-10 communications satellite into orbit before returning to Earth to touch down on an unmanned seabarge. Read more
The aerodynamics of mosquito flight have long been a mystery to scientists. Now high speed cameras have revealed their unusual flight behaviors, uncovering two new aerodynamic mechanisms unseen in any other insects. Read more
The attention to detail shown in the Rolls-Royce Wraith is unmatched in the motoring world, but even high-end luxury can be improved upon. Given the task of making a more exclusive, special luxury coupe, the design team in Goodwood has tapped into the minds of some British music legends. Read more
Eye transplants are yet to become a reality as scientists have not figured out how to reconnect them to the brain. However, a new study, in which blind tadpoles were able to use transplanted eyes on their tails to see, suggests there might be another way to restore sight in humans. Read more
Jeep never fails to surprise and delight at the Easter Safari, consistently rolling out wild concepts for fans who make the trip to Moab. This year, the Safari will act as a launchpad for five special editions, led by a jacked-up Wrangler and a lovingly-restored Cherokee. Read more
The world's first inflatable hexacopter is upon us, and it makes a lot of sense. With the arms deflated, the Diodon drone folds away into a tiny carry case, and once inflated, it's buoyant enough to land on water – or, more to the point, not sink when you accidentally crash it into the water. Read more
Distractions are everywhere, even in your ears when you're trying to shut the world out with music. You just can't always trust yourself or your favorite apps to deliver the most productive audio options, and that's why Brain.fm was created. Brain.fm uses AI and a wealth of neurological research to stream the best background music for studying, sleeping, or relaxation. Give yourself a productivity boost and outmatch your to-do list with Brain.fm. Read more
The van ... possibly the most versatile piece of transportation man has ever crafted. We've seen vans as mobile living quarters, four-wheeled offices, and even motorized raw bars – in the past two months alone. Now, Vauxhall shows a van that works all week before racing bikes on the weekend. Read more
In the fight to cut greenhouse gas emissions, we tend to think of trees as our allies, but new research suggests they might not be as "green" as we think. Researchers have found that some types of trees emit methane through their trunks, partly countering their role as a greenhouse gas sink. Read more
When today’s virtual reality devices first hit the scene, we expected mobile VR to progress and grow at a striking pace. Fast forward to the present: Little has changed in mobile VR – to the point that its slow evolution could be dragging down the mainstream adoption of virtual reality as a whole. Read more
The most commonly-used water filtration media are silicon gels and activated carbon. These can only be used once, however. By contrast, not only can filters made with carbon nanotubes be reused, but they're also reportedly more effective at removing organic pollutants. Read more
It's not just airplane wings that need to stay ice-free in the winter – it's also pretty darn important that the runways not be icy, either. With that in mind, an Iowa State University team has developed a new type of electrically-conductive concrete that melts snow and ice. Read more
The 2017 update of the Gear VR is just about here, and we spent some time with Samsung's incrementally-updated mobile VR headset – along with its new motion controller – at yesterday's Galaxy S8 launch event. Read more
An international team of researchers has found that livestock plant food grown in warmer climates leads to higher methane releases, and could potentially be inhibiting milk and meat production at the same time. Read more
A focus on design and premium materials, along with the decision specialise in SUVs, has given Ssangyong a new lease on life. Its latest step in the long walk to relevance is the new Rexton, unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show. Read more
One of Honda’s traditional racing partners, Mugen, unveiled the electric superbike that will attempt to bring home the fourth consecutive victory at the Isle of Man TT Zero. The Shinden Roku made its first public outing at the 2017 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, along with an electric motocross concept. Read more
The Ping An Finance Centre has been hailed the world's fourth-tallest skyscraper by the CTBUH. Rising to a total height of 599 m (1,965 ft) in Shenzhen, China, the tower is the latest in a series of impressive supertall skyscrapers by Kohn Pedersen Fox. Read more
As of Monday, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has clocked an impressive 50,000 laps of the Red Planet. The spacecraft has been instrumental in NASA’s ongoing efforts to unravel the secrets of Mars, and it’s not done yet, with mission scientists anticipating years of mileage yet to come. Read more
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