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cool stuff / nature / technology / auto
I went EV camping in a Rivian R1S, and here’s what I learned
EVs have many advantages over internal combustion and hybrid cars, including lower maintenance and energy costs, higher reliability and safety,...
techradar.com
- 29 days ago
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Archeologists Saddened to See Hidden ‘Skeletons in the Closet’ Getting Washed Into the Sea Due to Melting Ice
The rate of decay is so swift that changes are visible from one year to the next. The loss of these graves means the loss...
knewz.com
- 29 days ago
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Archeologists Baffled to Find 46-Foot-Long Ditch With 8,000 Frog and Toad Bones Buried Together Beside an Iron Age Roundhouse
The construction of a road near Cambridgeshire revealed thousands of frog remains from a 46-foot-long ditch at an ancient Iron Age settlement....
knewz.com
- 29 days ago
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auto / cool stuff / technology
Everyone's missing the point of the Tesla Vision vs. LiDAR Wile E Coyote video
A video came out last week comparing two approaches to autonomous vehicles: cameras and LiDAR. The video was fun, as YouTube videos are wont to...
electrek.co
- 29 days ago
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Discovery of Rare ‘Guitar Shark’ Among 866 New Marine Species Leaves Scientists Particularly Excited
Each new species found—whether a shark or a coral—deepens our understanding of marine ecosystems and their role in sustaining life on Earth....
knewz.com
- 29 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
Can a breathtaking convertible concept restore Cadillac to greatness? time ’s running out.
Cadillac revealed a jaw-dropping, electrically powered ultra-luxury convertible show car Monday, along with more details about how the automaker hopes to return to the front...
usatoday.com
- 29 days ago
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Construction Workers Stumble Upon Huge Rare Wood Moth at a School Site, Gently Return It to the Rainforest
While the sighting of the giant wood moth may have been fleeting, it left an unforgettable impression on those who witnessed it....
knewz.com
- 29 days ago
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Toyota's crab-walking hydrogen concept car was strangely ahead of its time
This is the Toyota Fine-X, a quirky and futuristic hydrogen concept car unveiled in Tokyo exactly 20 years ago. The car could ‘crab walk’ thanks to...
supercarblondie.com
- 29 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
Max Verstappen’s ‘cryptic’ answer amid new theory over Lawson performances
"[Racing Bulls] are very close to me, maybe that also says something."...
planetf1.com
- 30 days ago
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Earliest Evidence of Doodling From 13th Century Found, Kid Made a Portrait of Himself Slaying an Enemy on Horseback
More than 800 years ago, a young Russian boy called Onfim, drew a portrait of himself on a piece of birch bark and signed the artist’...
knewz.com
- 30 days ago
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cool stuff / nature
Republicans need a rebrand on the environment. Tesla is the perfect vehicle. | Opinion
If Republicans are going to tie themselves so closely to Elon Musk, why not become the party that leads the green energy revolution? Historically, the...
usatoday.com
- 30 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
Lewis Hamilton Wins First Sprint Race of His Career His Second Weekend in Ferrari Red
The turnaround for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari was swift. Lewis Hamilton won the first Sprint Race of his career in a wire-to-wire performance on his...
roadandtrack.com
- 30 days ago
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auto / cool stuff / innovation / nature / technology
EV battery recycling breakthrough recovers 99.99% of lithium
Chinese researchers claim to have developed a process to recover nearly all of the lithium from used electric vehicle batteries for recycling. The...
greencarreports.com
- 30 days ago
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cool stuff / technology
Tesla recalls thousands of Cybertrucks as Musk urges employees to hold their stock
In brief: It hasn't been a good week for Tesla as U.S. safety regulators issued a recall for nearly all Cybertrucks on the road....
techspot.com
- 30 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
Here’s what a gallon of gas cost back when you got your license
matt_benoit via iStock Gas prices are influenced by many factors. Global conflicts, like ongoing wars, affect crude oil costs, which trickles down to...
motorbiscuit.com
- 30 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
Hamilton hatching 'masterplan' to win Chinese GP after Ferrari letdown
Lewis Hamilton is working on a "masterplan" to win the Chinese Grand Prix after ending up with a Ferrari that was “really, really hard to...
the-race.com
- 30 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
Hyundai's limited-edition IONIQ 5 is heavily discounted right now
The limited-edition Gold Matte IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition is Hyundai’s first vehicle designed with Walt Disney Imagineering. You know, the creative forces behind the...
electrek.co
- 30 days ago
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Scientists Craft a New Map of the Landscape Beneath Antarctica, Reveals Surprising ‘Ice-Free’ Past
The map titled Bedmap3 incorporates data from more than six decades of surveys conducted by planes, satellites, ships, and even dog-drawn sleds....
knewz.com
- 30 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
Japan has come up with a much simpler solution to clearing snow from roads that the US could learn from
The tech-savvy geniuses in Japan have created a simple solution to clearing snow from roads, and the US could take some notes. Snow can be...
supercarblondie.com
- 30 days ago
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cool stuff / technology
Tesla Makes More Questionable Claims About Its Autonomous People Mover
Tesla is once again making some ambitious claims about its forthcoming Robotaxi autonomous vehicle. The vice president of vehicle engineering, Lars...
carbuzz.com
- 30 days ago
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apps / auto / cool stuff / technology
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak says Tesla is ‘The Worst’ at the Only Thing That Sets It Apart
Mar 22, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Tesla's software has become pretty bad For modern vehicles—particularly EVs—in-car software is among the most critical features for buyers. To...
autoblog.com
- 30 days ago
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Boisterous Eagle Owl With Territorial Behavior Was Mistaken to Be a Male for 23 Years, Stuns Rescuers by Laying Egg
Nature always has a way of keeping us on our toes. And for now, the sanctuary’s staff will be keeping a close eye out...
knewz.com
- 30 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
FBI Warns Against Falling For Scam Text Messages About Toll Roads
The issue has become so widespread that the FBI put out a warning after receiving more than 2000 complaints in one month. Scammers have found a...
caranddriver.com
- 30 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
Over 80 Tesla vehicles damaged at a single location
The Hamilton police in Ontario announced that over 80 Tesla vehicles were damaged in a vandalism attack at a Tesla service center. It’s the latest...
electrek.co
- 30 days ago
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auto / cool stuff
Tesla Model Y Performance AWD Price Slashed As Inventory Vanishes
The prior generation of Model Y in inventory is selling out as Tesla winds down production and engages in heavy discounting. Two of the three...
forbes.com
- 30 days ago
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New report reveals why Doctor Doom will look like Tony Stark in Avengers: Doomsday
During San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Marvel broke the internet by revealing that Robert Downey Jr. will portray the role of Doctor Doom in the...
bamsmackpow.com
- 30+ days ago
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Researchers Study Earth’s Deadliest Extinction, the Catastrophe That Turned Into a Firestorm and Erased Life
With human-driven climate change accelerating at an alarming rate, researchers caution that we could be heading toward a similar tipping point....
knewz.com
- 30+ days ago
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Volkswagen ID.Every1 Concept debuts as hint of 2027-bound EV
Teased for the first and only time last month, Volkswagen, this past week, debuted the concept version of the ID. One as its new entry-level...
citizen.co.za
- 30+ days ago
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Five For Friday: March 7, 2025
Greetings, Decibel readers!Lots of cool stuff out this week. You’ve got one big name, one big-sounding band, one blackened beast, one blasted noise...
decibelmagazine.com
- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff / science / wellness
Solfeggio Frequencies: Healing Tones or Pseudoscience?
Solfeggio frequencies are specific sound frequencies that have been around for centuries and are believed to have powerful effects on the human body...
howstuffworks.com
- 30+ days ago
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Supercar Blondie refused to believe car wasn't a UFO
The Lo Rez from United Nude is seriously high-tech, and Alex Hirschi herself – aka Supercar Blondie – was able to give us a guided tour of...
supercarblondie.com
- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff / science / space
How Can Myths Help Us Understand the Stars?
Astrophysicist and folklorist Moiya McTier teaches science through storytelling. AO Wants to Know is an ongoing interview series where we ask experts...
atlasobscura.com
- 30+ days ago
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auto / cool stuff / technology
Tesla holds 'all-hands' meeting in public amid tough quarter
Tesla has mysteriously announced that it is holding an ‘all-hands’ meeting in public live-streamed on X amid a tough quarter. This is a first for...
electrek.co
- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff / auto / technology
Tesla Lands Crucial Government Lifeline As Stocks Continue To Fall
This comes just days after Trump declared: "Invest in Elon Musk." California regulators grant Tesla crucial approval for autonomous vehicle...
dmarge.com
- 30+ days ago
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New Device Could Allow Your Houseplants to Communicate When They’re Stressed
Though it’s still in the prototype phase, a new sensor that detects stress in plants could revolutionize plant care for home gardeners and commercial...
mentalfloss.com
- 30+ days ago
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Earth Will Become Uninhabitable Due to Potential Deadly Consequences if Global Warming Crosses Another 2 °C
Currently heat events affect only about 2% adults under 60. However, if the world warms by another half a degree, that number will surge dramatically....
knewz.com
- 30+ days ago
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Researchers Solve Mystery of 166 Million-Year-Old Fossil ‘Pony-Size’ Dinosaur That Was Found at the Base of a Cliff
A fossil found on the Isle of Skye 50 years ago was extracted and identified to be a Jurassic-period dinosaur that lived around 166 million years ago....
knewz.com
- 30+ days ago
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Scientists Detect Alarming Activity in Alaska’s Mount Spur and Predict it Could Erupt in Weeks
Authorities are advising locals to stay informed, have emergency supplies ready, and prepare for potential disruptions to air travel and daily life....
knewz.com
- 30+ days ago
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Italdesign Concept Car Quintessenza Showcases Engineering & Material Possibilities
Italdesign's Quintessenza concept car showcases innovations in sustainability and engineering while blending GT dynamics with pickup versatility....
designnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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A Slow Motion Flight Comparison of 23 Different Insects
Adrian Smith of Ant Lab and a scientist at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences captured slow motion video of 23 species of insects across...
laughingsquid.com
- 30+ days ago
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AUDI, Not Audi, Is About to Show Its First Production Car
The newly founded AUDI brand in China is planning three models. German luxury brands have been riding China’s gravy train for decades, but those...
motor1.com
- 30+ days ago
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Why Deep-Diving Seals Don’t Drown
Scientists discover gray seals have an unexpected ability that keeps them alive. Marine mammals can dive for remarkably long periods because their...
mentalfloss.com
- 30+ days ago
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Will Volkswagens Cheapest EV Come to America?
Volkswagen has just shown off the ID. Every1 concept car, a preview of it small, sub- $ 25,000 electric vehicle targeted primarily at the European...
greencars.com
- 30+ days ago
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Earth's Magnetic Field Could Flip Much Faster Than Previously Predicted
We tend to think of the Earth’s magnetic field as a steadfast, unchanging force that has guided navigation for centuries. But what if this...
techfixated.com
- 30+ days ago
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Why VW's cheapest EV may also be its most advanced
• 2027 production form of ID.Every1 concept will debut Rivian zonal architecture for VW• Sets the stage for modular SSP EVs like ID Golf coming in...
greencarreports.com
- 30+ days ago
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The Northumberland hotel where you can feel like 'you're on the Titanic' in stunning dining room
If you're a big fan of the blockbuster movie of the same name, are fascinated by the history of the Titanic or just fancy eating...
chroniclelive.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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The Fine-X – Toyota’s Forgotten Crab Walking Hydrogen Concept Car
Picture the scene: Your driving test examiner asks you to pull up alongside a gap between two parked cars and seamlessly reverse into that space....
carbuzz.com
- 30+ days ago
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New Study Suggests That Prehistoric Iguanas Rafted 5,000 Miles Across The Pacific From North America Before Landing On Fiji
The study theorizes that Fiji's iguanas made their way across 5,000 miles of ocean from North America atop "rafts" made from vegetation or uprooted...
allthatsinteresting.com
- 30+ days ago
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When ‘Garfield Minus Garfield’ Subtracted the Strip’s Title Character
For some, Garfield works a lot better without Garfield. It was some time around 2006 that Dan Walsh noticed something. Garfield was better without...
mentalfloss.com
- 30+ days ago
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2025 Renault 5 E-Tech: An Icon Nails Its Electric Comeback
“Hotly anticipated” is an oft-overused phrase, but I honestly can’t remember a time I’ve been so jazzed to get behind the wheel of...
insideevs.com
- 30+ days ago
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