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Biomining viruses deliver rare earth elements but no toxic horrors of mining

December 01, 2025 | Malcolm Azania
UC Berkeley’s reusable bacteriophages offer an ecologically friendly method for mining some of the most valuable materials on the planet, including those in a vast range of consumer electronics, green technology, vehicles, weapons, and more.

DragonFire laser weapon takes down high-speed drones

November 30, 2025 | David Szondy
Britain's DragonFire laser weapon upped the ante on November 20 at the Ministry of Defence's Hebrides Range in Scotland when the high-powered, solid-state laser for the Royal Navy shot down drones flying at 351 knots (404 mph, 650 km/h).

Off-grid tiny house embraces downsizing, doesn't skimp on comfort

December 01, 2025 | Adam Williams
This recently completed tiny house, by Vagabond Haven, packs a lot of comfort into a compact footprint. Designed to sleep two people, it's fully equipped for off-grid living and is envisioned as a vacation home or rental.

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