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One of the ketogenic diet's major perceived drawbacks is an increase in LDL, or so-called bad cholesterol. A new study, though, says that this cholesterol spike doesn't fit the conventional science in terms of its disease-causing ability.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Keto, Ketogenic diet, Protein, UCLA, Weight Loss, Cholesterol, Heart Disease

You don’t typically associate Ducati with an off-road motorcycle. That’s because the Bologna-based bikemaker hasn't produced one since 1974, which was the R/T. Now, 52 years later, Ducati has introduced the 2026 Desmo450 MX, its very first purpose-built motocrosser.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Ducati, Off-road, Ducati Panigale, Dirt Bikes

Tubeless mountain bike tires certainly improve on their conventional counterparts, but could they perform even better? The OPTIS insert is claimed to help them do so, by serving as an inflatable alternative to foam-bodied tubeless tire inserts.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Tires, Cycling, Mountain Bikes, Inflatable

The Tesla Cybertruck has done what very few modern-day vehicles have been able to achieve – become one of the most recognizable cars on the road. However, Tesla has a major issue on its hands: Its angular electric pickup isn't selling in the numbers it had hoped for.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Tesla, Tesla Motors, Cybertruck, Electric Vehicles, Truck, Elon Musk

Hot, restrictive, itchy ... those are some of the nicest adjectives we can think of to describe the average sleeping bag we've used. Even if your experience is more positive than ours, you have to admit that the sleeping bag doesn't always do a great job of approximating the comfort of home bedding. It keeps you alive and hypothermia-free, but not necessarily comfortable. Rumpl...

A new study has found that even if survivors’ physical and psychological scars have healed after experiencing trauma, their bodies can still carry a biological “imprint” of the event years into the future – the body doesn't forget.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Trauma, mental health, Cytokines, Inflammation, University of Oklahoma

The debate has been raging for decades: can a Formula 1 car drive inverted from downforce alone? No one ever asked if a McMurtry Spéirling could ... turns out, it's no problemo.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Record-breaking, McMurtry Automotive, Electric Vehicles, formula one

Zombies are real – not in the walking dead sense, but there are parasites that can hack the brains of living creatures and force them to do things against their will, with the goal of spreading the infection. That relative realism is why The Last of Us hits so hard, and the launch of the second season feels like a great time to explore...

According to a new study, an older person who is concerned about having a fall is at a significantly higher risk of having a fall in the future. Researchers say that identifying and addressing this risk factor in older adults can help them stay mobile and independent for longer.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Aging, Age-Related, Aging population, Falls prevention, Neuroscience...

Last year, BYD sold over 4.2 million cars worldwide, with over 90% of those sales occurring in China. And it doesn’t look like the company is resting on its laurels, for it has just launched its high-end Denza brand in Europe.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: BYD, China, Electric Vehicles, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi

While the Coleman brand is nearly synonymous with camping gear, the outdoors company hadn't really brought its A-game to the cooler scene. That's all changed now with the release of its Pro line of hard- and soft-sided coolers.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Camping, Coolers, Coleman, Ice

Royal Enfield is one of those rare brands that naturally lends itself to one-off custom builds. Case in point: the "Project Delta," a classic custom motorcycle that draws inspiration from the motorcycle culture of the 40s and 50s.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Royal Enfield, Electric Motorcycles, Custom Bikes, Art, Qualcomm

Six years ago, we first heard about a lie-flat, lightweight hammock tent called the Haven. In 2022, a tougher, heavier Haven Safari model was added to the lineup. Its designers have now switched back and gone lighter and more compact than ever, with the ultra-packable Haven Spectre.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Tree tent, Camping, Backpacking, Kickstarter

Steel measuring tape is an interesting material, in that it's rigid enough to hold its shape when extended, but flexible enough that it gives way under pressure. Scientists have taken advantage of that dual nature in a clever new robotic gripper designed for handling fragile items.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: UC San Diego, Hand, Agriculture

Honda becomes the latest Japanese automaker to debut a micro-camper concept, this one celebrating the long-running success of its CR-V crossover. It's not a van, but the CR-V makes a convincing tiny RV when upfitted with a fold-out bed, outdoor kitchen and dining area, and just the right accessories. The CR-V "Dream Pod" adventure camper wagon is part birthday present, part one-off show car,...

Verge Motorcycles has broken and created a new Guinness World Record by riding its Verge TS Pro electric bike the farthest on a single charge. The record-breaking 193-mile (311 km) journey was accomplished in London on March 22.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Hubless, Electric Motorcycles, Guinness, World Records, Battery Technology

Malta's Studio NiCHE has revealed its latest project, which transforms a centuries-old karrejja (a narrow, often vaulted passageway typical of 16th-century Maltese architecture) into a striking 28-sq-m (301-sq-ft) studio that’s equal parts history and innovation. Dubbed The Blue Room, the tiny apartment is part of a just-completed luxury guesthouse. It was designed by Martina Fenech Adami to showcase how micro-living can be both stylish...

South Korea-based Kosmos is crowdfunding a seriously cool looking ebike that not only features a hubless front wheel, but is also foldable, and available to backers at less half its expected retail price.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Hubless, Pedal-assisted, Kickstarter

BenQ has created the Home Cinema Series to meet the "diverse needs of home entertainment enthusiasts ranging from beginners to expert connoisseurs." Joining last year's newbie-friendly 4LED projector is a brighter model plus a pro-level laser thrower.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: BenQ, home theater, Cinema, 4K UHD, Laser, LED, Projectors

Since the first time I tried a retractable leash to walk my dog over a decade ago, I've never used a regular leash. I thought that was one of the best inventions of all time for tackling a daily chore. But it looks like a bit of clever tech might have just made it way better.Continue ReadingCategory: Pets, LifestyleTags: Kickstarter, Dogs, Control, Safety

Get your best riding gear on: BMW has taken the wraps off its beefy new R 1300 R that packs plenty of power, electronics, and premium componentry to carve up the streets in style. It's yours for a starting price of US$22,320.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: BMW Motorrad, BMW

The British Army is testing a new device called the WEEVIL that turns any compatible armored vehicle into a robotic mine-clearing machine that can autonomously plow a minefield into a dirt road while the crew is miles away – and it looks mean doing it.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: British Army, Land Mines

Researchers have successfully developed nerve grafts, currently being trialed as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, that are invisible to the body’s immune system, according to a new study. It could mean risky post-transplant anti-rejection drugs are soon a thing of the past.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Parkinson's Disease, Stem Cells, Dopamine, Neural graft, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Remember the scene in Iron Man 2 where Tony Stark rediscovers a new element and is handling virtual 3D holographic elements with his hands, moving them around, pinching, swiping, flicking, and tossing? Pretty cool in 2010. What about 2025?Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Holographic, Display, 3D