Get the Popular Science daily newsletterđź’ˇ Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. What’s purple, white, and hard all over? Some rare crabs, according to Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. The department recently published pictures of the violaceous, alien-looking crustaceans on their Facebook page. According to the translated social media…
The second-generation Hyundai Palisade was launched in Indonesia in June 2025, just a little over six months after its initial reveal in December 2024. The seven-seater is currently on display at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), so here’s a live gallery of the brand’s flagship SUV. Available in three variants there, the…
BMW revealed on Thursday it took a particularly interesting NĂĽrburgring record back in April. The M3 CS Touring, the company’s most extreme station wagon, now holds the record for quickest wagon around the Nordschleife, with a time of 7 minutes, 29.49 seconds. Interestingly, the record-breaking lap wasn’t completed by a pro race car driver, but…
Have you ever wondered why your car feels so different when you’re driving over smooth pavement compared to a rough, bumpy road? One minute everything feels fine, and the next you’re bouncing around, gripping the steering wheel tighter than usual. It might feel annoying, but there’s a lot going on beneath your car that explains…
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Chris Allan/Getty Images It’s not hard to fathom why Costco has become the world’s third-largest retailer. It’s low-cost, direct-sourcing price strategy not only applies to everyday items like groceries, mouth-watering rotisserie chicken, and whole, frozen animals like goats and pigs, but it managed to tug the heartstrings…
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A high-tech luxury SUV from China offers 1,180 hp, wades through water, and features a cabin packed with screens and comfort https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 1 hour ago BYD’s YangWang U8L is 14.6 inches (372 mm) longer than the standard model. All versions come standard with the DiPilot 600 system and three LiDAR sensors. The…
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Despite Suzuki’s relatively slow rollout of electrified vehicles, the brand’s local arm says it’s prepared to deal with Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) as it readies additional mild-hybrids and its first electric vehicle (EV). Suzuki, like every other manufacturer operating in Australia, is now obliged to meet set average carbon emissions targets across its…
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(Kim Fuller Photography) • Idaho’s largest motorsports spectacle, the 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, returned to Firebird Raceway near Boise. Firebird’s flagship Nitro Show with a lineup including AA/Funny Cars, AA/Fuel Dragsters, AA/Fuel Altereds, Pro Modifieds, Jet Cars, and more. Fan-favorite Nitro Funny Cars features a full 16-car qualified field. The Nightfires also…
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BMW will take the wraps off the hotly anticipated iX3 on September 5 at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich. While some details have already been officially revealed or leaked, the company’s CEO has now shared a previously unknown tidbit. During his speech following the publication of half-year results this week, Oliver Zipse disclosed the…
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Whether it’s Piastri’s rise to genuine championship contention or Max Verstappen’s potential move to rival team Mercedes, the 2025 F1 season has given fans plenty to talk about, and we’re only halfway through the season. In Formula One, each season is ripe with the potential to spawn numerous legendary storylines that propel teams and drivers…
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