Mars has always seemed like a distant dream, but NASA and Virginia-based AeroVironment (AV) are working to shrink that distance with a new mission called Skyfall. This plan will send six small helicopters to the Red Planet, each to scout out the terrain and prepare for the day humans set foot there.
Long-haul trucking powers America’s economy, hauling goods from coast to coast, but diesel trucks account for 6.7% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, according to the EPA. Revoy, a California-based startup, has a game-changing electric dolly that fits between a truck’s tractor and trailer, turning diesel rigs into high-efficiency hybrids without any modifications.
In 2002, Lincoln stood at a crossroads, unveiling the Continental Concept at the North American International Auto Show—a showstopper that put the brand in the future. Now, this one and only functional example, with a 6.0-liter V12, is headed to the Mecum Chicago auction on September 20, 2025 and you can own a piece of Lincoln’s daring history.
In the vastness of space, there’s a rare cosmic oddity: an intermediate-mass black hole. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory have found NGC 6099 HLX-1, a cosmic enigma in the constellation Hercules, 450 million light-years away, devouring a star.
Anker’s Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables) is the ultimate portable charging solution for those who can’t afford to run out of battery. With a big capacity, versatility and built-in cables it keeps laptops, phones and other devices powered up wherever you are.
Engineers at HTX Studio in China have reimagined throwing trash by creating a series of robotic trash cans that chase and catch flying rubbish, turning a boring task into an engineering and creativity show.
Since 2007, Amazon’s Kindle has been a haven for book lovers and now the Kindle Colorsoft Kids brings that magic to younger readers. With a colorful display, durable build and distraction-free storytelling, it’s designed to immerse kids in books, comics and graphic novels.
