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Aug 09, 2022
Asthma is an incredibly common disease that's usually managed by treating the symptoms. But new research shows a potential way to target a root cause of the disease, with a molecule preventing structural changes in the airways of asthmatic mice and all but eliminating their symptoms in weeks.
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Medical, Science
Asthma,
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Aug 09, 2022
The ripples from Russia's invasion of Ukraine continue to expand as Northrop Grumman announces that, in partnership with Firefly Aerospace, the war is f
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Aug 09, 2022
China's first fully autonomous, commercial robotaxi rides - with no safety drivers - are about to open for public passengers in Wuhan and Chongqing, marking an inflection point for one of the key technological revolutions of the 21st century.
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Aug 09, 2022
New research has reported a link between elevated blood levels of perfluooctane sulfate (PFOS) and increased risk of liver cancer. The study is the first to directly associate exposure from this "forever chemical" to liver cancer in humans.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Chemi
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Aug 09, 2022
Kia redesigned the Sportage for the fifth generation of its small crossover. For the first time, a hybrid is available, slotting between the smaller Niro Hybrid and the larger Sorento Hybrid. The result is a not-quite-compact-sized SUV that is extremely fuel efficient and fills an attractive size gap in Kia's SUV lineup. We spent a week with the new model.
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Automotive, Transport
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Aug 09, 2022
An innovative new test developed by researchers at MIT promises to offer people the ability to quickly and easily measure their COVID-19 immunity. The test tracks levels of neutralizing antibodies in a drop of blood, helping a person evaluate their susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
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Aug 09, 2022
Bowlus has introduced its most off-grid-capable travel trailer yet, bringing cutting-edge power and connectivity solutions to its incomparably shiny, Streamline Moderne towable. The all-new Volterra wears highly efficient AeroSolar panels to feed its double-sized lithium battery pack and comes ready to serve up the high speeds of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet. The trailer can live comfortably and indefinitely off the grid, and when it comes time to meander back to civilization, it can even charge its all-electric tow vehicle back to life, zapping up to 65 miles of range into the likes of the Tesla Model X or Rivian R1T doing the pul
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Aug 09, 2022
Many campers protect their outdoor seating area from the rain by covering it with a tarpaulin, suspended between nearby trees. The Shelter takes what looks like an easier, more versatile approach, as it's a stand-alone tarp that can be put up anywhere.
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Outdoors, Lifestyle
Indiegogo, Camping, Shelter
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Aug 09, 2022
When we think of animals that work together to hunt prey, we typically think of creatures such as wolves or orcas. Common bats may soon be added to that list, as a new study suggests that they show each other where the tasty insects can be found.
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Biology,
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Aug 09, 2022
While pilots commonly use an autopilot when cruising at high altitudes, they typically switch to manual control when entering crowded lower airspaces. However, what if the plane has no pilot? Well, a new AI autopilot system for busy airspaces may be the answer.
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Aircraft, Transport
Delivery drones,
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Aug 09, 2022
If sprinting down dirt tracks or performing breathtaking stunts aren't thrilling enough on their own, LA-based startup Chimera has added in throttle-on-demand electric drive, a lightweight-but-strong titanium frame and an easy repair ethos into the BMX biking mix.
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Bicycles, Transport
BMX,
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Aug 09, 2022
Move over Mjøstårnet, the Ascent, by Korb Associates Architects, has officially been recognized as the new world's tallest timber tower by the CTBUH (Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat). Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the residential high-rise reaches an impressive maximum height of 86.6 m (284 ft).
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Architecture, Lifestyle
Building and
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Aug 09, 2022
For years Bose pretty much ruled the noise-canceling-headphones roost. Then Sony threw down an impressive gauntlet. And now Sennheiser is looking to challenge both with the launch of the Momentum 4 Wireless over-ears, which aim for the long haul with an impressive 60-hour battery life.
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Aug 09, 2022
While a thunderstorm can put on quite a show for spectators on the ground, the best bits often happen above the clouds. Scientists have now described in detail the most powerful "gigantic jet" of lightning ever observed, which blasted energy equivalent to 60 regular lightning bolts upwards into space.
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Science
Lightning, Earth,
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Aug 09, 2022
Illinois Tech spinoff Influit Energy says it's coming out of stealth mode to commercialize a rechargeable electrofuel - a non-flammable, fast-refuelling liquid flow battery that already carries 23% more energy than lithium batteries, at half the cost.
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Energy, Science
Fl
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Aug 09, 2022
Victorinox has introduced a limited edition version of its snack-oriented Picknicker knife, kitting out the 10-tool implement with a distinctly premium touch courtesy of European pear wood and a dash of Damascus steel.
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Outdoors, Lifestyle
Swiss Army, Multitools,
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Aug 09, 2022
Glioblastoma is one of the most deadly forms of cancer, often returning with a vengeance after surgery to remove it. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have now developed an immunity-boosting hydrogel that can be injected into the brain after surgery to clear out remaining cancer stem cells.
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Medical, Science
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Aug 08, 2022
For decades, doctors have consistently noticed men seem more likely to develop a range of cancers compared to women. This sex-based difference in cancer risk has often been waved away as a result of an assortment of lifestyle factors, from smoking and diet to occupational exposures.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
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Aug 08, 2022
The folding bicycle helmet certainly isn't a new concept, but it's one that seems desperate for a home run design, a helmet that truly combines solid protection with exceptionally convenient, transportable packaging and a style that doesn't look like something DIY-hacked together out of spare pieces of plastic. The Raba helmet from South Korean mobility company Nature Mobility looks like it could be just that design, using a series of pre-folds to pack flat and fit naturally in a backpack or handbag. It then dials into a three-dimensional helmet in a matter of seconds, protecting with a series of hardshell diamonds and triangles.
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Aug 08, 2022
A recent study testing the popular dietary practice of time-restricted eating has delivered positive results, indicating greater weight loss compared to calorie counting. But researchers are still mired in a cloud of discordant findings, unable to clearly demonstrate whether the weight loss benefits of this intermittent fasting strategy are due to anything other than trial participants simply eating less.
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Health & We
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Aug 08, 2022
The cube seems to be the official camper shape of 2022. The new Australian-built Camp Cube continues the trend and may be the most practical version yet. A tiny trailer that functions more like a pickup camper, the Camp Cube features a unique dual-function design that gives owners a complete camper with hard-floor bathroom and full kitchen on weekends, and a cargo trailer during the week. The trailer's boxy pod easily removes, freeing up a utility trailer that can be custom-equipped for carrying tools, supplies, or motorbikes and other toys.
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Aug 08, 2022
With new consumer technologies, it's often the case that big corporations will join the party once smaller startups have tested the waters. Such is the case with major Canadian manufacturer Sea-Doo, which has just announced its upcoming Rise electric hydrofoil board.
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Marine, Transport
SeaDoo, eFoil,
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Aug 08, 2022
While medical electrodes are vital to the monitoring of electrical activity within the body, they're typically rigid and costly, plus they don't stay on well when the wearer is moving. A new sugar-cube-derived electrode, however, addresses those shortcomings.
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Medical, Science
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Aug 08, 2022
After updating its Shuttle eMTB in 2020, Pivot Cycles has now added a new family member in the lightweight shape of the SL, which swaps out the Shimano e-drive for a Fazua motor and battery to create a ride that's "smooth, stealthy and as nimble as any unassisted trail bike."
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Bicycles, Transport
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Aug 08, 2022
LG has announced the latest Tone Free true wireless earphones, including a flagship pair that combine active noise cancellation with head-tracking spatial audio for an immersive mobile listening experience.
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Wearables, Technology
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Aug 08, 2022
Finding a scratch on your car is a special kind of heartbreak, but in the future they might be gone before you even notice. Scientists in Korea have developed a coating that self-heals scratches in as little as 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight.
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Materials, Science
Coating,
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Aug 08, 2022
UC Berkeley chemists say they've created a simple, and very inexpensive way to capture carbon dioxide using a polymer called melamine, that's far cheaper than metal-organic frameworks. It could capture carbon emissions from smokestacks or tailpipes.
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Environment, Science
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Aug 08, 2022
Most vaccines need to be refrigerated, which makes it difficult and expensive to get them to remote areas where they're often needed most. Now, researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new method for encapsulating vaccines in hydrogels so they can be transported and stored at much higher temperatures.
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Medical, Science
Drug,
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Aug 08, 2022
Researchers in Germany have created a laser-powered extraction system that pumps out cold-brew about 300 times faster than traditional methods. Arguably superior in flavor, aroma and caffeination, cold-brew coffee may soon be convenient too.
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Science
Coffee, Beverages, Laser,
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Aug 07, 2022
The immune system's foreign body response is important for keeping us healthy - but it's not so useful when that foreign body is a medical implant. Researchers at MIT have now developed a device that prevents scar tissue forming around implants by gently inflating and deflating every 12 hours.
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Medical, Science
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Aug 07, 2022
A striking new review article from researchers in Europe argues the global spread of certain hazardous chemicals is so pervasive that unsafe levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be found in rainwater from all parts of the world, including remote regions such as Antarctica and the Tibetan Plateau.
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Health & Wellbeing,
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Aug 07, 2022
A new study has found people with elevated blood levels of a protein called prostasin face a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes or dying from cancer. It's unclear at this point whether the protein plays a causal role in either disease, however, it could serve as a biomarker to identify patients most at risk of developing diabetes or severe cancer.
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Health & Wellb
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Aug 06, 2022
As any frequent viewer of the Discovery Channel will know, the search for sunken treasure typically involves sifting through the sand, just hoping to unearth gold or silver. The SeaSearcher underwater drone, however, may soon point clients right to the booty.
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Drones, Technology
Underwater, Treasure,
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Aug 05, 2022
Bellingham, WA-based Evil Bikes has partnered with Shimano for the launch of its "first foray into the electric underworld" in the demonic trail-blazing shape of a full suspension trail-hugger known as the Epocalypse.
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Bicycles, Transport
ebikes, Off-road, Pedal-assi
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Aug 05, 2022
There are now a number of systems in which "good" drones are used to disable "enemy" drones, such as those conducting spying missions. A new system takes a safer approach to the task, in that the captured drones don't simply plummet to the ground.
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Drones, Technology
Drone security
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Aug 05, 2022
Harvesting wind energy is an important part of the renewables mix, but when those huge turbine blades reach the end of their working lives, they could end up as waste in landfill. Siemens Gamesa has developed a recyclable blade that can be used to create new products when its wind-catching days are done.
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Environment, Science
Siemens,
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Aug 05, 2022
Commissioned to design a vacation home for a family of four that could occasionally be used for hosting parties, New Zealand's Build Tiny has created an open and airy tiny house that's also well-suited to entertaining guests.
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Tiny Houses, Lifestyle
Micro-House, Tiny Footprint,
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Aug 05, 2022
Setting out to design a small camping trailer that would appeal to all types of modern adventurers, Infusion Design sidesteps the basic teardrop and box shapes and moves forward in a different direction, slapping contrasting shapes and angles all over its trailer's vaguely teardrop-like form. Its Campinawe trailer arrives like a piece of geometric abstract art meant to tow and live in. A pop-open panoramic window reveals a flexible space with a proper queen-size bed and a light, portable equipment set that includes a toilet, Yeti cooler bench, mobile power bank and outdoor bathroom tent.
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Aug 05, 2022
By using advanced screening methods to tune into the communications taking place between individual cells, scientists have produced the first full connectivity map of the human immune system. This new wiring diagram will help researchers better understand the way different disease such as cancer progress, and work towards next-generation treatments that fortify the body's defenses against them.
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Medical, Science
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Aug 05, 2022
Fast-acting psychotropic drug ketamine is increasingly used as an anesthetic, as well as to rapidly relieve depression. University of Geneva researchers have studied its effects on the dopamine system and a mechanism that may make it less addictive.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Université de Genève,
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Aug 05, 2022
Engineers at the University of Vienna have developed a new composite material that makes an efficient filter for removing organic pollutants from water. The system uses super-porous "nano-sponges" embedded on a sheet of graphene.
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Materials, Science
Graphene, Water,
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Aug 04, 2022
A team led by researchers at the University at Buffalo has used Bluetooth earbuds and a deep learning AI system to diagnose three common ear conditions with a simple, non-invasive audio test that uses a sonar-like audio chirp to map out the ear structure.
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Medical, Science
University at Buffalo,
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Aug 04, 2022
MIT scientists have uncovered a mechanism for how a common genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's contributes to the disease. It centers on lipid metabolism, and early investigations suggest it could eventually lead to new treatments to slow disease progression.
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Medical, Science
Alzheimer's Disease, Disease,
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Aug 04, 2022
Named after world-renowned photographer and astronomer David Malin, the Southern Hemisphere's most prestigious amateur astrophotography competition conducted by the Central West Astronomical Society (CWAS) has delivered a stellar collection of images celebrating everything from stunning deep space snaps to more earthbound nightscapes.
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Photography, Technology
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Aug 04, 2022
Although we generally understand exercise to be good fo us in all sorts of ways, scientists continue to make interesting inroads around the specifics of this relationship. The latest comes from a team in Germany which has found that even slight changes to regular physical activity, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, can counter the age-related loss of volume in brain regions linked to disease.
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Medical
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Aug 04, 2022
A study led by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has homed in on a newly discovered molecular mechanism that could prevent insulin resistance in type 2 diabetics. The research indicates disrupting the expression of a certain protein could protect beta cells and prevent patients from becoming insulin resistant.
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Medical, Science
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Aug 04, 2022
Sodium nitrite is often added to cured meats, in order to prevent spoilage while also giving the meats their distinctive color and flavor. It can also cause health problems in large amounts, however, which is why a color-changing film has been created to indicate nitrite levels.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Food technolog
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Aug 04, 2022
Although 3D printing technology continues to improve, it's still limited by relatively long print times and low resolution. A new technology could help, by simultaneously utilizing multiple small print nozzles instead of a single big one.
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3D Printing, Technology
Rutgers
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Aug 04, 2022
Although one of the big appeals of paddleboards and kayaks is the fact that they are human-powered, there are some scenarios in which a motor could help. The HydroJet was designed with that fact in mind, as it can be mounted on existing watercraft as needed.
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Marine, Transport
paddleboarding,
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Aug 04, 2022
Sales of music on vinyl have been steadily rising for the past few years, which has also meant the return of turntables to the living room hi-fi setup. Austria's Pro-Ject launched a disc spinner back in April aimed at folks looking for true balance, and has now added another to the family.
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Home Entertainment, Technology
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Aug 04, 2022
MAD Architects recently completed its first European project - but it certainly won't be its last. The high-profile Chinese firm has revealed plans for a new mixed-use building in Milan, Italy, that's defined by a lush greenery covered facade intersected with polished metal staircases.
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Architecture, Lifestyle
Building and Construction, MAD Arch
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Aug 04, 2022
OnePlus has launched its second global flagship of 2022, following the 10 Pro in January. The 10T 5G is powered by Qualcomm's latest mobile platform, comes with up to 16 GB of RAM and supports 150-W fast charging.
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Mobile Technology, Technology
OnePlus, smartphones
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Aug 04, 2022
Engineers at MIT have developed a new type of artificial synapse that's extremely energy efficient and ultra-fast, processing data a million times faster than synapses in the human brain. The key is an analog design that shuttles protons around instead of electrons.
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Computers, Technology
Electronic,
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Aug 04, 2022
Airstream has teamed up with outdoor company REI for a limited edition version of its shimmering Basecamp, producing what it says is its most sustainable trailer yet. The REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp leans on solar, recycled materials and water-saving features to keep its environmental footprint to a minimum, while a ruggedized exterior ensures it is more than capable when venturing off the bitumen.
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Aug 04, 2022
Even though it hasn't been collecting data for very long, the James Webb Space Telescope keeps breaking its own records for peering deeper into space and time. The telescope has now detected a galaxy candidate that lies 35 billion light-years from Earth, which if confirmed would make it the most distant galaxy ever found. At least, for now.
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Space, Science
Astronomy, James Webb Space Telescope,
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Aug 03, 2022
Around a decade ago a tech company called Netflix started to produce its own television shows. At the time, big Hollywood players looked upon this niche upstart as simply another revenue source, licensing its old content to a small internet streaming website for some extra dollars.
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Home Entertainment, Technology
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Aug 03, 2022
Robotic ships have officially joined the US Navy. The Program Executive Office, Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) announced on July 22 that the Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) uncrewed minesweeper has been awarded Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
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Military, Technology
Textron,
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Aug 03, 2022
Scientists investigating the way a certain type of fat behaves in response to cold have made a discovery that could have ramifications for cancer treatment. The breakthrough centers on the way the body metabolizes glucose, and hints at the possibility that chilly temperatures can help starve tumor cells of a vital fuel source they need to thrive.
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Medical, Science
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Aug 03, 2022
Promising results have been published from a Phase 1 human trial testing a novel antibody treatment designed to prevent malaria infection. Almost every volunteer was protected from infection after being deliberately exposed to malaria, indicating the unique treatment could become a crucial tool in the fight against this deadly disease.
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Medical, Science
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Aug 03, 2022
Ordinarily, the lung function of patients with respiratory problems is monitored via a stethoscope, during a visit to a clinic. An experimental new vest, however, can do the same job throughout the day, wherever its wearer goes.
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Medical, Science
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Aug 03, 2022
VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft are a popular choice for passenger-carrying "air taxis," but it's easy to forget that they also make for quite versatile consumer drones. One such beast, the Swan Voyageur, could be yours for US$1,299.
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Drones, Technology
VTOL, Kickstarter
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Aug 03, 2022
While greenhouses produce wastewater that may contain pollutants, microalgae-growing operations require a source of water - which is scarce in many regions. A new project aims to address both problems, by growing water-purifying algae in readily available greenhouse runoff.
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Good Thinking, Lifestyle
Algae, Agriculture,
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Aug 03, 2022
Scientists have demonstrated a new system that can restore crucial molecular and cellular functions in pigs one hour after death. Experiments showed that some tissue damage from loss of oxygen can be reversed, which could widen the organ transplantation pool and may even lead to new treatments for heart attacks.
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Biology, Science
Organ donation, Blood,
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Aug 03, 2022
MVRDV already plans to put Albania on the map and has now revealed another patriotic project for the country's capital city. Officially named Tirana's Rock, the tower will reach a maximum height of 85 m (278 ft) and take the overall form of a bust of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg.
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Architecture, Lifestyle
Building and Construction,
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Aug 03, 2022
Though most projectors these days come with a wireless remote, and many have built-in speakers and app-based streaming entertainment on tap, the latest 1080p thrower from China's Wejoy cooks in touch interaction too - albeit via a stylus-like pen.
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Home Entertainment, Technology
Kickstarter, Projectors,
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Aug 03, 2022
The Roam Air is cheap, lightweight, practically focused, and capable of riding up to 180 km (111 miles) on a pair of removable batteries. It's been designed, developed and built in Kenya, to suit the needs of African riders in rural and urban areas.
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Motorcycles, Transport
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Aug 03, 2022
Scientists analyzing fossilized teeth unearthed in Bulgaria around 40 years ago have traced them to their original owner, which they believe to be Europe's last giant panda. A close relative of the giant pandas found in China today, the species featured teeth of a similar size, albeit not quite as strong, indicating a diet not so reliant on bamboo.
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Science
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Aug 03, 2022
Wearable electronics could soon be powered by dead microbes. New research out of UMass Amherst has demonstrated a biofilm that generates electricity from sweat, harnessing the corpses of dead bacteria - and it's at least as effective as a battery.
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Energy, Science
Biofilm, Weara
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Aug 03, 2022
Researchers have created synthetic mouse embryos out of stem cells, removing the need for sperm, eggs and even a womb. They were then grown to almost half the entire gestation period, at which point they had all of the organ progenitors, including a beating heart. The tech could eventually be used to grow organs for transplant.
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Biology, Science
Mouse,
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Aug 02, 2022
It didn't take long for the images from the James Webb Space Telescope to start demonstrating the incredible power of the instrument, revealing some of the universe's notable landmarks in fascinating new detail. Another stunning example of this has arrived courtesy of the telescope's advanced infrared cameras, illuminating incredible new components of what's known as the Cartwheel Galaxy.
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Space,
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Aug 02, 2022
It didn't take long for the images from the James Webb Space Telescope to start demonstrating the incredible power of the instrument, revealing some of the universe's notable landmarks in fascinating new detail. Another stunning example of this has arrived courtesy of the telescope's advanced infrared cameras, illuminating incredible new components of what's known as the Cartwheel Galaxy.
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Space,
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Aug 02, 2022
With real uncertainty clouding the world's supply of lithium, alternative battery chemistries will be crucial as we continue our uptake of electric vehicles and mobile devices. One exciting candidate in this space is sodium-ion, and a research team in Russia has developed a novel battery of this ilk that boasts some impressive energy density, and may also be resistant to low temperatures.
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Energy,
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Aug 02, 2022
Following recent reports of the first polio case in the United States in almost a decade, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the virus has been detected in wastewater samples as far back as June. The CDC indicates the polio detections were found in Rockland County, a region north of New York City known for its notoriously low vaccination rates.
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Health & Wellbeing,
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Aug 02, 2022
The link between cardiovascular disease and eating lots of red meat is relatively well established, but what isn't so clear is exactly how animal proteins can raise heart disease risk. A new study has homed in on one potential mechanism, illustrating how metabolites produced by certain gut bacteria while digesting red meat play a significant role in cardiovascular disease.
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Health & Wellbeing,
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Aug 02, 2022
The multi-tools continue to come thick and fast on Kickstarter, which means that if one is going to stand out, it has to be different in some way. Made by Hong Kong-based AntDesign, the E-one distinguishes itself with a bit-carrying "autodoor."
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Good Thinking, Lifestyle
Multitools,
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Aug 02, 2022
Ordinarily, when interior walls become wet due to leaky roofs, burst pipes or flooding, fans or radiant heaters are used to dry them. The new FastDry module, however, is claimed to offer a significantly more energy-efficient alternative.
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Good Thinking, Lifestyle
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Aug 02, 2022
The production of cement is a major source of carbon emissions, so the less of it that's used, the better. A new study could help, as it shows that cement can be made much stronger with the addition of material derived from waste shrimp shells.
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Materials, Science
Washington State University,
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Aug 02, 2022
Insta360 has launched an AI-powered 4K webcam called the Link that's been designed for the hybrid workforce or streaming content creators, particularly those who find it difficult to stay in one place during Zoom calls.
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Computers, Technology
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Aug 02, 2022
Madeiguincho's Gonçalo Madeira Marrote comes from a family of carpenters and also worked as a carpenter himself, so it makes sense that his tiny house output is defined by its use of timber. This is once again the case with the off-grid Baleia, which features an attractive understated wooden exterior and serves as home to a mother and her two children.
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Tiny Houses,
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Aug 02, 2022
Indonesia-based mountain bike maker Patrol recently added a new pedal-assist member to its model family, which boasts a full carbon fiber frame, the latest Shimano Steps motor and full suspension with generous trail-soaking travel.
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Bicycles, Transport
Mountain Bikes, ebikes, eurobike-2022,
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Aug 02, 2022
Faster than a jet plane and about half the price. Yes, it's another hyperloop-style vacuum-tube train - this time from Canada. TransPod says it's started preliminary construction on a tube that'll fire you from Calgary to Edmonton in 45 minutes.
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Transport
Hyperloop, Vacuum Tube, public
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Aug 02, 2022
"Optical tweezers" - systems that focus light to trap and manipulate individual atoms - could pave the way for powerful quantum devices, but they can be a little cumbersome. Researchers have now developed a simplified, smaller design for optical tweezers that uses a metasurface lens studded with millions of tiny pillars.
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Physics, Science
Lens,
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Aug 02, 2022
Looking to offer an on-demand energy solution for emergency scenarios, camping trips and the growing hordes of remote workers, BioLite has introduced a pair of power banks designed for folks on the go. The newly launched BaseCharge Series offers solar input and all kinds of outputs, enabling users to power anything from smartphones to blenders to cordless drills, wherever they decide to set up shop.
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Outdoors,
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Aug 02, 2022
Normally, Sweden building its first new class of submarines in 30 years wouldn't be of as much interest, but Saab laying the keel of its first Blekinge-class (A26) boat on June 30 as Sweden waits to join NATO signals a shift in the balance of power in the Baltic Sea.
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Military, Technology
Russia,
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Aug 02, 2022
After 14 years of development, the Samson Switchblade - a fast, street-legal three-wheeler that converts at the touch of a button into a 200-mph (322-km/h) airplane - has been approved for airworthiness by the FAA. The team is now preparing for flight tests.
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Aircraft, Transport
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Aug 02, 2022
Does anyone remember phone numbers anymore? Or have all these little bits of information you used to memorize moved onto digital devices such as smartphones? Some have argued this outsourcing of our memory is damaging our ability to remember anything properly, but a new study suggests that is not the case. Using a digital device to remember some things may actually be freeing up our brains to remember more things overall. Unless of course, we lose our smartphones …
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Aug 01, 2022
Construction is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, so finding new materials and methods is a crucial goal. Researchers at Flinders University have now developed a new type of polymer, made out of industrial waste, that can be formed into building bricks that bond together without needing any mortar.
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Materials, Science
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Aug 01, 2022
Texan outdoor gear company Solo Stove has today introduced the second-generation of its popular smokeless fire pits, this time taking aim at the troublesome cleanup associated with burning wood down to an ash.
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Outdoors, Lifestyle
Camping, Fire
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Aug 01, 2022
While science continues to identify and unravel the role of the thousands of proteins in the human body, many of them are too small to be picked up with current techniques. These ghost microproteins live in what scientists refer to as the "dark matter" of our genome and may play important roles in the progression of disease. A team at Yale University has now claimed a breakthrough with a technology they liken to "spray paint" for cells, which they've now demonstrated by mapping previously unknown proteins for the first time.
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Aug 01, 2022
The Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 are very closely related crossovers. The Pathfinder enters its fifth generation while its luxurious cousin at Infiniti enters its second. New for both is a re-tuned engine, a return to a geared transmission, and new interior and exterior designs.
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Automotive, Transport
Nissan,
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Aug 01, 2022
Imagine a parasite has infected you and that parasite needs you to have sex to move to a new host. It would certainly be in that parasite's interest to help you become more physically attractive to a mate and act more promiscuously.
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Science
Parasites, Infectio
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Aug 01, 2022
It's been a while since Roland-owned V-Moda updated its stylish Crossfade Wireless headphones, but now the series has a new flagship - with the company promising that an improved sound and a longer battery life will add up to "the most immersive club experience ever."
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Wearables, Technology
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Aug 01, 2022
High-profile Chinese firm MAD Architects has completed its first project in Europe with the Unic in Paris, France. Defined by an unusual rippling facade, the 13-story apartment building is also impressively energy efficient and has been constructed to meet the exacting Passive House green building standard.
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Architecture,
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Aug 01, 2022
Stationary exercise bikes are a great way to keep fit, but can be a bit mind-numbing. Hong Kong's Snailcle is looking to liven things up with a feature-packed - and adorable - smart bike with auto height adjustment, terrain-mimicking resistance and app-based virtual routes.
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Around The Home, Lifestyle
Exercise Bikes, Fitness,
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Aug 01, 2022
The first generation-IV nuclear reactor design has been approved for certification by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). NuScale's small modular reactor design promises safe, clean energy at radically reduced cost, land use and installation time.
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Energy,
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Aug 01, 2022
Now in its fourth year, each edition of the Minimalist Photography Awards continues to impress with its celebration of all things simple, and the 2022 winners carry this torch in awe-inspiring style. Compelling architecture, stunning snaps from the street and aerial images of an Icelandic river all feature as part of this year's awardees, with a German photographer's impressions of starling murmurations taking out the top prize.
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Photography, Technology
Gallery,
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Aug 01, 2022
As streaming games becomes improve, so too do mobile controllers. The Backbone One PlayStation Edition is a new controller that fits around your iPhone and lets you play PS4 and PS5 games via Remote Play, as well as basically any other mobile or streaming game.
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Games, Technology
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Aug 01, 2022
Wave Swell Energy's remarkable UniWave 200 is a sea platform that uses an artificial blowhole formation to create air pressure changes that drive a turbine and feed energy back to shore. After a year of testing, the company reports excellent results.
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Energy, Science
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Jul 31, 2022
Clumps of misfolded proteins that gather in the brain have been linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. Now, newly identified nanobodies show promise in destabilizing the structure of these clumps, potentially leading to new treatments for the disease.
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Medical, Science
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Jul 31, 2022
The composition of our gut microbiome is known to influence many elements of the human body, and new lines of research are uncovering some fascinating insights around how this extends to athletic performance. The latest findings in this space suggest that more stable communities of gut bacteria can boost performance among endurance runners, and suggest that diet may play a pivotal role.
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Science
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