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ZXMoto is one of the hottest names in motorcycling right now

Chinese Challenger Breaks Through in World Supersport

ZXMoto became the first Chinese brand to win a World Supersport race.
Its 800RR is positioned as a high-spec production bike at a much lower price than major rivals.
The company’s planned European expansion will test whether racing success can translate into lasting market presence.

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DT Editorial Team·May 24, 2026·via newatlas.com

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The RCH 155 mounted on the Boxer vehicle

British Army orders 72 RCH 155 systems to rebuild artillery with remote-firepower design

The British Army ordered 72 RCH 155 systems mounted on Boxer armored vehicles.
The purchase follows the transfer of Britain’s 68 AS90 howitzers to Ukraine.
The new platform centers on an unmanned, remote-controlled 155 mm turret with 360-degree rotation.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via newatlas.com

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The upcoming LG UltraGear model 25G590B is billed as "the world’s first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate"

LG’s 1000-Hz Monitor Pushes Esports Hardware Further Into the Latency Arms Race

LG says the UltraGear 25G590B is the first native 1000-Hz Full HD gaming monitor.
The monitor uses a 24.5-inch 1080p panel aimed at competitive FPS play.
The product is designed for high-level players rather than mainstream gaming users.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Parakneria thysi climbing a waterfall with a close-up in inset

Scientists Capture the First Detailed Visual Record of Fish Climbing a 50-Foot Waterfall

Researchers documented shellear fish climbing a 15-meter waterfall for the first time with detailed imagery.
The fish grip wet rock with fin structures called unculi and move upward in bursts.
The behavior may help explain why upstream and downstream populations are not genetically separated.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via refractor.io

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The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max's case takes care of recording meetings – and its AMOLED screen lets you know when it's activated

Earbuds Become Meeting Tools in Soundcore’s Latest Productivity Push

Soundcore’s new earbuds target productivity as well as audio playback.
The charging case handles recording, transcription and summaries.
Cloud processing raises clear privacy questions for workplace use.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via newatlas.com

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The Y-zipper locks into rigid forms when zipped up, but becomes soft and flexible when unzipped

MIT revives a forgotten zipper idea into a shape-shifting structure system

MIT CSAIL developed a 3D-printed triangular Y-zipper inspired by a 1985 patent.
The mechanism becomes rigid when zipped and flexible when unzipped.
Potential uses include tents, chairs, robots and portable consumer products.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via newatlas.com

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soda in four different glasses

Prebiotic Soda Study Suggests Smaller Glucose Spikes Than Traditional Soda, With Big Caveats

A small preprint compared a prebiotic soda with Coca-Cola in 30 adults with overweight or obesity.
The tested prebiotic soda produced lower short-term post-meal glucose spikes than the traditional soda.
The study was open-label, not peer reviewed and funded by the soda maker, so conclusions should remain limited.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via refractor.io

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FA Workflow overview (via zeiss.com)

Zeiss pitches a lower-damage FIB-SEM workflow for semiconductor failure analysis

Zeiss is promoting a Crossbeam 750 workflow for demanding semiconductor failure analysis tasks.
The pitch centers on lower-damage low-kV finishing and cleaner live feedback during milling.
The announcement reflects growing pressure for faster, more reliable sample-preparation workflows in chip analysis.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via events.bizzabo.com

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The Future of Physical AI Isn’t Smarter Robots, It’s Smarter Interfaces

Why Human Interfaces, Not Just Smarter Robots, Are Back in the Physical AI Debate

Wetour Robotics argues physical AI needs better human-machine interfaces.
The company frames humans as active nodes inside computing networks.
The piece reflects a broader debate over autonomy versus augmentation in robotics.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via spectrum.ieee.org

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Toyota adds some big capability to popular pickup truck platform

Toyota prepares heavier-duty Hilux upgrade aimed at work and overland buyers

Toyota plans a gross vehicle mass upgrade for five Hilux 4x4 diesel models in Australia.
The package includes longer rear shocks and higher-capacity front and rear axles.
The main goal is to raise payload capability for work, camping, and overland use.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via newatlas.com

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The EXR might just be the most complete electric enduro after the Stark Varg EX

Radian’s EXR Signals the Next Phase of Electric Enduro Competition

Radian launched the EXR as its first production motorcycle.
The bike offers about 70 horsepower and a rear-wheel torque figure of 1,060 Nm.
Its dual-battery system can reportedly be swapped in under 30 seconds without tools.
The launch positions Radian as a direct challenger in the growing electric enduro segment.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via newatlas.com

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The Alfie BOXX camera is presently on Kickstarter

A Retro Box Camera Turns Field Photography Into an On-the-Spot Darkroom

The Alfie BOXX combines image capture and in-camera black-and-white print development.
It uses a handcrafted wooden body, brass attachments, and a ground-glass viewing screen.
Three modular lens options are offered, including portrait, wide-angle, and pinhole designs.
The camera is currently being offered through Kickstarter.

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Tower F will be the tallest building in Africa once it’s completed later this year

Africa’s Next Tallest Tower Blends State Ambition With Public Symbolism

Tower F in Abidjan is expected to become Africa’s tallest building later in 2026.
The project is intended to consolidate scattered government offices while reducing land use and rent costs.
Its design references an African mask and includes a public observation deck called the lantern.

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Given its outrageous 6K resolution spec, I'd expect this monitor to look more gamer-y

Samsung launches a 32-inch 6K Odyssey G8 gaming monitor with dual-mode refresh rates

Samsung says the Odyssey G8 G80HS is the first 6K gaming monitor.
The 32-inch display runs at 6,144 x 3,456 and 165Hz, or 3K at up to 330Hz in dual mode.
The product targets buyers who want both premium gaming and high-resolution productivity on one screen.

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Merlin Pilot is designed to make large aircraft like the Hercules autonomous

Merlin Targets Pilot-Free Cargo Flights With Autonomous System for Large Aircraft

Merlin introduced an autonomous flight system aimed at large cargo aircraft.
The company says the product is aircraft-agnostic and designed for retrofit.
The pitch is tied to rising cargo fleet demand and a shortage of pilots.
Merlin says the system includes sensors, autonomous flight software, and ATC-focused language capability.

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Dusty plant leaf

Plants Can Absorb Nutrients Directly From Dust on Their Leaves, Study Finds

Researchers used volcanic dust to show nutrients were absorbed through leaves, not roots.
Dusted shrubs showed higher shoot levels of iron, manganese, nickel, and copper.
The pathway could be important in nutrient-poor, dust-affected ecosystems such as drylands and the Amazon.

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via refractor.io

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A microscope image of tiny fin structures on the surface of the copper plates

3D-Printed Copper Cooling Could Cut Data Center Cooling Power to Near Zero

Researchers designed pure copper cooling plates using an algorithm plus 3D printing.
The team says data center cooling power could fall from roughly 30% of electricity use to about 1.1%.
The advance targets one of the main energy bottlenecks in large AI computing facilities.

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via newatlas.com

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The JCB Hydromax packs 1,600 hp from two hydrogen engines into a 32.8-ft body built for 350 mph

JCB aims to reset the hydrogen speed record with a 350 mph land racer

JCB says its hydrogen-powered Hydromax racer will target more than 350 mph at Bonneville in August.
The car uses two JCB hydrogen internal combustion engines producing a combined 1,600 horsepower.
JCB ties the record attempt to the same engine family it says is already entering production excavators.

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Firefox is pitching itself as the AI-era browser that lets users opt out

Mozilla is adding optional AI features rather than a mandatory in-browser assistant.
Firefox’s AI sidebar can connect to several external chatbot providers.
Users can hide AI tools entirely through a dedicated settings control.
Mozilla is using openness and restraint as a competitive differentiator.

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Colossal Biosciences is growing chickens in a 3D-printed artificial eggshell

Colossal Says Its 3D-Printed Artificial Egg Could Expand Bird Biotechnology

Colossal says chicken embryos continued developing after being transferred into 3D-printed artificial shell systems.
The company links the technology to bird conservation and long-term de-extinction projects.
The source text also notes skepticism from some scientists about how novel the advance is.

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via technologyreview.com

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