JAXA Int-Ball2 Autonomous Camera Robot
Here’s a close-up look at JAXA’s Int-Ball2, a free-flying, autonomous camera robot made to help astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), especially in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), called “Kibo.” It’s basically an improved version of the original Int-Ball, with better features to lighten astronauts’ workloads and assist ground teams.

Sponge Capture Water Air
Photo credit: Shu Shu Zheng (RMIT University) | Xingying Zhang
Engineers from Australia and China created a sponge-like device that pulls water from thin air and releases it into a cup using sunlight. The device, developed by researchers like Dr. Derek Hao from RMIT University in Melbourne and Dr. Junfeng Hou from Zhejiang A&F University, is made from modified balsa wood mixed with lithium chloride, iron oxide nanoparticles, and a carbon nanotube layer.

2TB ORICO Magnetic External SSD USB-C
The 2TB ORICO Magnetic External SSD is great for adding lots of storage, fast, especially when on-the-go, and you can get one for $110.99 shipped after clipping the on-page $60 off coupon as well as entering promotion code: ORICOA20PLUS, originally $199.99. It includes a magnetic back to attach to devices like iPhones or MacBooks, enhancing portability and convenience for creators (sticking to an iPhone 15/16 Pro for direct 4K ProRes HDR recording). Plus, it comes with a magnetic ring for non-magnetic devices. Product page.