HARRY WALLOP examines the potential pitfalls of the latest travel fad 

The SWIND EB-01 is one of the most powerful electric bikes on the planet, with top speeds of more than 60mph. Indeed, it’s got so much va-va-voom that it wouldn’t be allowed on British roads, where the top legal speed for e-bikes is a stately 15.5mph. But this does go some way towards explaining how Simon … Read more

Our expert examines whether snack bars can ever replace a proper meal

Meal replacement shakes are no longer the preserve of slimmers. Now, there’s a new range of bars and shakes that cater to the general population, claiming to give you all the nutrients you need for a balanced, convenient meal. So how healthy are they? Helen Bond, a dietitian from Derbyshire says they are ‘okay’ as … Read more

GUY ADAMS examines the life and times of Elon Musk

Except for one sticky moment when U.S. astronaut Doug Hurley appeared to clobber his head on an entry hatch as he crossed the threshold of the International Space Station, it all went like a dream. At teatime yesterday, a 19-hour flight followed by a flawless piece of zero-orbit parking saw the Space X capsule reach … Read more