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Who could possibly compare to Superman, the Man of Steel? Definitely not a man of plastic! Right?

Chinese robotics firm UniX AI has unveiled Panther, touted as the world's first service humanoid robot to enter real household deployment.

Is your AC unit losing a battle you can't see?

Traditional wooden barndominiums can be torn apart by shear winds, but structural engineers recommend the semi-circular Quonset hut because it transfers kinetic energy straight into the foundation.

Toxins can affect all body systems, but when these substances affect the brain, they can impair attention, memory, processing speed, and mood, all of which contribute to what people describe as "mental clarity", or when there is an impairment,

I've previously posted example designs focused only on growing expensive crops, or on easy crops for beginners, but this design example brings together the best of both.

Editor's Introductory Note: This article was posted in SurvivalBlog in September, 2007. Given the recent spike in fuel prices, I thought that it would be apropos to re-post it. – JWR

If you or someone you love has a required prescription, this article on how to stockpile medication offers various strategies ...

Chemical lithium-ion batteries like the Tesla Powerwall degrade over time, lose capacity in the cold, and die after 10 years.

Physicists captured a crystal made only of electrons, forming a honeycomb pattern without atoms, revealing a strange state of matter never directly seen before.

The most dangerous fiber is often disguised as healthy, but could be silently damaging your health. In this video, we'll cover the connection between fiber and gut health, the worst fiber foods to avoid, and the hidden problems with refined fiber t

What comes to mind when you imagine fast charging? Smartphones going from zero to 100% in minutes?

Pulsar Fusion Achieves Initial Pulse Experiments and Targets Orbital Test in 2027 and Production Fusion Rocket in Early 2030s

Which of the Shelly relays is right for you? I'll walk you through everything you need to know in this short video.

Survival food, frozen pork and rice soup balls, Great Depression recipe -- 2 years freezer storage, 60 seconds to cook. This forgotten 1930s technique kept ordinary families and Amish communities alive when store shelves were empty.

Swedish study followed 30K women for over 20 years found that those who got more sun exposure had dramatically lower death rates from cancer, heart disease, and all causes.

For our homestead, liquid fuel equates to four items, namely: Propane, diesel fuel, kerosene and last but not least gasoline. For each fuel, there are specific uses, distinct storage requirements and longevity considerations. Let me discuss each in o

Then something happened. Suddenly, butter was the enemy, and seed oils were heart healthy.

Thinking about getting chickens but not sure where to start? In this video I walk you through why I highly recommend having backyard chickens (or quail) as a simple, powerful step toward real food security and self-reliance.

Sweet potatoes can be tricky since they usually need a long, hot summer to thrive. In this experiment, I test three different growing methods to see which one actually performs best. If you've been curious about the easiest way to grow sweet potato

We're building the roof for my DIY mail-and-package shed. If you're looking for a rot-resistant, durable alternative to cedar, these exotic shingles are a total game changer.

This video explores the forgotten practice of hügelkultur--burying wood beneath soil to create self-watering, self-fertilizing garden beds that last up to 20 years.

Just three minutes of red light daily is rescuing people's dying retinal cells right now

Feeding your family when you're flat broke isn't easy but it can be done. Here's how to prepare...

Built popular in the 1970s, these homes utilize "Geothermal Coupling." Because the earth is a near-perfect insulator, the house requires no AC in 100°F heat. They are "banned" or "gatekept" by Building Egress and Window-to-Wall Ratio codes. These co

Bold Claims - Capacity Test - Cycle Testing - Rapid Shut Down Test - Cold Temp - esting #1 - Lots of Issues - Cold Temp Testing #2 - Results

Normal blood levels don't always mean you're healthy. Discover why standard lab tests can miss disease, the difference between optimal vs. normal lab ranges, and how to interpret normal lab results when you still have symptoms.

Is ivermectin the cancer-fighting drug nobody is funding? A pharmacist with 22 years of experience breaks down the 3 scientifically studied mechanisms by which ivermectin may fight cancer at the cellular level.

Learn how to build a $50 underground fridge/root cellar that keeps food fresh for 6 to 12 months with no electricity.

Germany has taken an important step toward hydrogen-powered aviation through research led by the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

Mobile solar panels on vehicles offer versatile power solutions for agriculture and general use, enabling off-grid operations and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) continues to puzzle medical practitioners. To date, it's estimated that around 3.3 million Americans have this condition.

One of the most versatile canned goods in your frugal scratch-cooking pantry is crushed tomatoes. They are certainly a pantry staple.

"If we can do this for a dog, why aren't we rolling this out to all humans with cancer?"

This ain't teleoperation. Chinese researchers have tested a new, much quicker and easier method of teaching robots to play tennis, and the results look like a breakthrough in machine learning and real-world AI.

The goal is no longer just to have food, but to have a resilient, reliable and nourishing stockpile that can sustain you through prolonged disruptions.

There is a LOT of terrible medical advice out there on the internet. In this video, two paramedics discuss 12 ...

...that uses near-infrared light to physically destroy cancer cells.

Scientists are initiating human trials for a groundbreaking drug designed to regrow teeth naturally, potentially rendering dentures and implants obsolete.

Fake food - including lab-grown meat, animal-free dairy, and plant-based meat - is the globalists' latest attempt to control the food supply. The globalists are trying to replace animal husbandry with lab-grown meat, which will allow private compa

I just spent the afternoon at Figure headquarters in San Jose with Brett Adcock and David Blundin, and I'm still processing what I saw.

Who doesn't love a hot, fluffy loaf of bed, fresh from the oven, drenched in salted butter?

Want to know how compressed earth blocks / bricks are made? Ryan takes us through how they are made, what machines he has to make them, and how amazing they are for building structures.

I was not expecting that from the wind turbine

You're probably well aware of spinach's reputation as a superfood, but a recent scientific review is turning conventional nutrition advice on its head, revealing that when you eat this leafy green and what you pair it with are just as critical as the

Americans report high rates of chronic fatigue, but myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), represents a distinct...