Get the Popular Science daily newsletterđź’ˇ Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A Florida search-and-rescue provider is training a new non-human team member, but the animal isn’t what you might immediately imagine. Instead of yet another dog, the team hopes an otter may soon help pick up trails when they extend into murky…
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Doesn’t matter if it’s Monterey Car Week or not, if Ringbrothers is announcing a new car you’ll want to pay attention. It lavishes thousands of hours on creating some of the most extraordinary bespoke builds around, always with an abundance of horsepower and a surfeit of attitude – see its Buick GNX (with 1,246hp) and Plymouth Barracuda for proof….
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After a brief delay due to heavy rain, the Xpeng P7 has completed its 24-hour endurance test, achieving a distance of 3,961 km to set a new record. The attempt began on August 13 shortly after order taking for the P7 start in China, and comes a few months after the Xiaomi YU7 clocked 3,944…
Launching a business can be an exciting, but stressful time. Keeping up with the many different tasks that you need to complete ahead of the launch day can mean that you have very little time to even think about anything else. While there’s no doubt that you have lots to think about, there’s important consideration…
For a few years now, the newly revived Meyers Manx has made cool beach buggies with a variety of powertrains—VW flat-four, three-cylinder radial, and all-electric. Now, though, it’s building something quite a bit more powerful with UK Porsche shop Tuthill Porsche. Debuting at Monterey Car Week, the LFG is an all-wheel drive, flat-six powered tribute…
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For decades, Mercedes-Benz has been a symbol of advanced engineering, timeless design, and unshakeable luxury. But in the connected era, the brand’s dedication to innovation extends beyond mechanical — it goes deeper into digital. One surprisingly simple yet powerful tool that is transforming the Mercedes-Benz ownership experience is the humble QR code. What was once…
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A compelling pitch presentation can be the key to unlocking funding and support for your business startup. Whether you’re speaking to investors, stakeholders, or potential partners, your pitch should be more than just a polished slide deck—it should tell a story, spark interest, and drive action. If you’re exploring funding options like rollovers for business…
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Porsche Automobil Holding SE, the holding company run by the Porsche-PiĂ«ch family that holds controlling shares of Volkswagen Group and the Porsche car brand, this week announced that it intends to diversify its investment portfolio to include the defense sector. This is a major expansion of the company’s area…
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Part IV: Tuning and Evaluation We have now come to the final part of this journey. I have combined tuning and evaluation together as the way I approach tuning requires among straight measurements, leaving with the system in various states of tune for my ears to adjust before picking the final settings. This process has…
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Homeowners often ask whether they can replace just the indoor portion of a split air conditioner to cut costs, simplify scheduling, or solve a coil leak without tearing into their backyard condenser. The short answer: sometimes, yes, but it depends on compatibility, refrigerant, warranty, and age. Making the right call requires understanding how matched systems…
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