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Sep 25, 2023

New rare gene discovery provides further insights into male hair loss
A new study has identified rare genetic variants associated with male pattern hair loss, including two that haven't been identified before. In addition to increasing our understanding of the condition, the findings may pave the way for personalized therapies.

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Biology, Science

Baldness,

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Sep 25, 2023

First RNA extracted from extinct species may help thylacine resurrection
Scientists have successfully extracted RNA molecules from an extinct species for the first time. The milestone was achieved in the thylacine, a species of carnivorous marsupial that roamed Australia until about a century ago - and may again one day, if current plans bear fruit.

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Biology, Science

Extinction, Animal

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Sep 25, 2023

Light therapy helps the brain clear out toxic Alzheimer's proteins
A new study has found that light therapy applied to mice during deep sleep increased the brain's ability to clear away beta-amyloid, a toxic protein linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease. The finding may lead to a non-drug, non-invasive treatment for the condition.

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Medical, Science



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Sep 24, 2023

Coffee compound improves age-related decline in memory and learning
A new study has found that a bioactive compound found in coffee beans improved learning and memory decline in aged mice. The findings open the door to developing a supplementary medicinal compound to treat or prevent age-related cognitive decline.

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Medical, Science

Age-Related,

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Sep 24, 2023

Targeted gene therapy helps completely paralyzed mice walk again
A complete spinal cord injury results, tragically, in total paralysis of all limbs and muscles below the injury site. But now, scientists at EPFL have demonstrated in mice a new gene therapy that can regenerate nerves and restore the ability to walk.

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Medical, Science

Paralysis,

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Sep 24, 2023

NearLink launches, 6X faster than Bluetooth, with 1/30th the latency
Huawei has launched a breakthrough short-range wireless connection tech, aiming to combine the advantages of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Faster, more efficient and with a vastly reduced delay, it's also got more than 300 companies and institutions on board.

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Mobile Technology, Technology



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Sep 24, 2023

NASA reveals new plan to deorbit International Space Station
NASA's final plans for the International Space Station when it is decommissioned at the end of the decade have been revealed as it asks for proposals for a new spacecraft that will be used to guide the station to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Space, Science

International Space Station,

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Sep 24, 2023

Hopper2 test flight demonstrates advanced reusable rocket technology
Startup Stoke Space has successfully completed a 15-second vertical launch/vertical landing test of its Hopper VTVL reusable rocket that is capable of atmospheric reentry and landing after acting as a launch vehicle second stage.

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Space, Science

Rocket, Launch



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Sep 24, 2023

Packed with purpose: Japanese home designed for cats and compact living
A Japanese couple from Tan Yamanouchi Architects has created their very own unique residence that explores space-saving architectural design, combined with cat-friendly features. Dubbed Cat Tree House, the home and studio is located in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, and was specifically built for its owners; the architects, a couple in their thirties with two cats.

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Archite

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Sep 24, 2023

NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission lands safely in Utah
After a two-and-a-half-year astral trek and seven years since lift off, asteroid samples from NASA's Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification and Security - Regolith Explorer OS(IRIS-REx) have been brought down to Earth.

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Space, Science

NASA, Asteroid,

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Sep 23, 2023

Leitner flips vehicular cargo carry with side-access rooftop gear box
California truck accessories company Leitner Designs has established itself as an innovator of smart, simple storage solutions that make us wonder, Why isn't everyone doing that? Its latest contribution to the cargo hauling space, the all-new ACS Roof is a fully integrated automotive cargo carry system that flips the idea of a rugged, weatherproof rooftop cargo box on its side. By doing so, it provides a rooftop gear locker that owners can flip open to grab tools, extra layers or whatever they need, no need to climb up on the vehicle to open or unload it.

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Sep 22, 2023

AtlasNEST aims to make airports safer, by deploying drones
Ordinarily, drones flying around airports are thought of as a hazard. The AtlasNEST system, however, utilizes drones to fly over landing areas where problems may be occurring, in order to give control tower workers a bird's eye view.

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Drones, Technology

Airports, Drone security,

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Sep 22, 2023

Now you can pedal a Mini - meet the limited-run E-Bike 1
Back in 1959, the iconic Mini automobile first hit public roads. The Mini motor company is now commemorating that milestone with a 1,959-unit limited run of its first-ever ebike, which features turn indicators, a built-in touchscreen and an anti-theft system.

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Bicycles, Transport

ebikes

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Sep 22, 2023

Plant virus recruited to save crops from root-eating nematodes
Plant parasitic nematodes are microscopic soil-dwelling creatures that damage crops by feeding on their roots. Scientists have now developed a greener and more efficient means of eradicating them, using a modified plant virus.

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Science

Agriculture, Plants,

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Sep 22, 2023

California first in line for Smalo AI-powered city ebikes
Smalo E-Bikes is a new name in the e-mobility space, and has announced that it's riding into the US with two stylish models designed for urban or city travels. The LX2 and PX2 ebikes each roll with AI smarts to enhance the riding experience.

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Bicycles, Transport

ebikes, Pedal-assisted



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Sep 22, 2023

4K UST laser projector puts the focus on high detail and rich colors
Last year, Casiris Tech launched a successful Kickstarter for a 4K triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector called the A6. Now the company has moved over to Indiegogo for its latest model, an all-in-one Tri-Color streaming entertainment hub called the H6 rocking a front face that has the look of a luxury car's grille.

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Home Entertainment, Technology

Laser TV,

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Sep 22, 2023

Incredible images from Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2023 winners
With their ability to capture imaginations and evoke emotions, photos can tell us stories about nature that words alone can't convey. The winning entries in the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2023 competition prove that, as far as nature is concerned, a picture is worth a thousand words.

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Photography, Technology

Photography,

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Sep 22, 2023

Catastrophic avian influenza reaches the Galapagos for the first time
Almost 200 years on from when Charles Darwin observed his Galapagos Islands finches, which became the emblems of his theory of evolution, birds in the region are again in the news for what many scientists warn could be the source of the next pandemic.

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Biology, Science

Galapagos,

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Sep 22, 2023

Inventor ponders ethics of wiring human brain tissue into computers
When you take 800,000 human brain cells, wire them into a biological hybrid computer chip, and demonstrate that it can learn faster than neural networks, people have questions. We speak to Dr. Brett Kagan, Chief Scientific Officer at Cortical Labs.

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Computers, Technology

ethics, Brain,

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Sep 22, 2023

"Extraterrestrial" Space Crystal set to land in China
OPEN Architecture has made a habit of designing extraordinary projects, such as the rocky Chapel of Sound and sundial-like Sun Tower, and this is set to continue with its newly revealed Space Crystal. Likened to an extraterrestrial-like object that's landed in a park by the firm, the crystalline building will host a space-themed museum and exhibition areas inside.

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Architecture, Lifestyle



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Sep 22, 2023

Novel nanoribbons could improve battery & solar cell efficiency
Researchers have created a new family of nanomaterials by alloying phosphorus with arsenic to create single-atom-thick ribbons that are highly conductive, making them ideal candidates for use in next-generation batteries, solar cells and quantum computers.

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Materials, Science

Nanomater

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Sep 22, 2023

Ultra-moddable camping trailer transforms from cargo crate to micro-RV
German camper innovator VanMe recently took a short break from designing stylish camper vans to introduce one of the more modular camping trailers the world over.

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Outdoors, Lifestyle

Caravan,

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Sep 22, 2023

Autonomous audio robot swarm can mute conversations in chaotic rooms
UW researchers say they can now mute different parts of a noisy room, or isolate one conversation in a chaotic environment, thanks to a swarm of small audio robots that auto-position themselves to pinpoint and follow multiple moving sound sources.

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Technology

Noise-Canceling, Audio, University of Washin

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Sep 21, 2023

New gene-editing tool reduces unintended mutations by more than 70%
Researchers have found that splitting the gene editor used in traditional CRISPR technology creates a more precise tool that can be switched on and off, with significantly less chance of causing unintended genome mutations. They say their novel tool can potentially correct around half of the mutations that cause disease.

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Medical, Science



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Sep 21, 2023

Boeing to develop hypersonic missile interceptor for DARPA
Boeing has been tapped by DARPA to develop and test the technology that will be required to build a prototype to intercept hypersonic missiles in the upper atmosphere as part of the agency's four-year Glide Breaker program.

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Military, Technology

Boeing, DARPA,

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Sep 21, 2023

Low-power desalination tech may provide drinking water at disaster sites
At disaster sites, it's not uncommon for both the water supply and electrical grid to be out of commission. That's where a new system may someday come in, as it utilizes just a small amount of electricity - which could be stored in a battery - to desalinate seawater for drinking.

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Technology

University of Bath,

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Sep 21, 2023

Review: 2023 Ford Expedition Timberline is a giant, useful SUV
Large, truck-based sport utilities like the Expedition exist to serve several roles: people haulers, trailer pullers, stuff carriers, and sometimes off-road beasts. The people who buy them expect them to do all of these things at one time or another. The Expedition Timberline won't disappoint there.

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Automotive, Transport



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Sep 21, 2023

Bio-inspired color-changing coating could both warm and cool houses
The desert-dwelling Namaqua chameleon has a pretty neat trick - it changes skin color to stay cool when outdoor temperatures rise, and stay warm when they drop. An experimental new coating could one day do the same thing for our homes.

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Science

American Chemical Society,

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Sep 21, 2023

First all-digital Instax is a cute ball of photographic fun
Fujifilm has launched a cute Instax camera that makes printing to instant film optional. The Instax Pal digital camera comes bundled with a Mini Link 2 printer, but can stow snaps to onboard storage for transfer to the free companion app to add filters and stickers.

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Photography, Technology



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Sep 21, 2023

Candela C-8 foiling e-boat travels 420 nautical miles in 24 hours
In an effort to demonstrate that electric boating is ready to clean up the marine transport sector now, Swedish e-boat maker Candela partnered with Northvolt and Plug for a long-distance challenge that saw the latest C-8 Polestar Powered prototype clock up 420 nautical miles over a 24-hour period.

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Marine, Transport



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Sep 21, 2023

Boss invites guitar players to jam wirelessly with the Katana Air EX
Boss has added a new desktop model to its impressive Katana range of app-enhanced modeling amplifiers for electric guitar and bass. The 35-W Air EX allows for wireless connection between instrument and combo amp, and can also run on batteries.

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Music, Technology


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Sep 21, 2023

Work restarts on audacious kilometer-tall skyscraper
2023 has turned out to be an incredible year for Saudi Arabian architecture so far. First the country confirmed its 170-km (105-mile)-long The Line is going ahead, then revealed plans for a cuboid tower big enough to hold 20 Empire State Buildings. Now, it has reportedly restarted its hugely ambitious plan to build the new world's tallest building, the Jeddah Tower.

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Sep 21, 2023

Mysterious circular RNA linked to Alzheimer's & Parkinson's disease
Researchers have gained new insights into largely overlooked circular RNAs in brain cells and the crucial role they play in diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. In addition to providing valuable information about the molecular mechanisms underlying these conditions, their findings open the door to developing diagnostic tests and treatments for them.

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Medical, Science



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Sep 21, 2023

Suppressing negative thoughts reduces post-traumatic stress & anxiety
A new study has challenged the commonly held belief that consciously suppressing negative thoughts is bad for our mental health, finding that people who did so had lower levels of post-traumatic stress and anxiety, and intrusive thoughts were less vivid. The findings suggest it's a promising alternative means of treating mental illness.

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Health & Wellbeing,

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Sep 21, 2023

Bionic silkworms with spider genes spin fibers 6x tougher than Kevlar
For the first time, scientists have successfully produced full-length spider silk fibers using genetically modified silkworms. With high strength and toughness, this silk has the potential to provide a scalable, sustainable and better-quality alternative to current synthetic fibers like nylon.

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Sep 20, 2023

Novel light-activated compound kills cancer cells in a unique way
Researchers have developed a novel platinum-enhanced, light-activated compound that kills cancer cells in a unique way without requiring oxygen, overcoming a limitation with existing light-based cancer therapies. Their discovery paves the way for developing the next generation of anti-cancer drugs.

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Medical, Science

Cancer,

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Sep 20, 2023

European "yacht on wheels" camper van journeys onto American market
The world keeps getting brighter for Americans lusting after European camper vans with no recent history of US availability. Westfalia is officially on its way back to market, Volkswagen will soon have an all-electric van canvas with which converters can work, and now Las Vegas' Caleche Customs is bringing another attractive European camper van option to US soil. A luxurious camper van inspired by the sea, the Roadtrip from Dutch shop Innova features a uniquely rounded floor plan with yacht-deck-style flooring, a full bathroom, and a well-equipped kitchen ready to prepare large meals to

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Sep 20, 2023

With some 1,500 dead animals in its wake, Neuralink heads to humans
Following years of controversy, including whistleblowers reporting of rushed experimental "hack jobs" that resulted in as many as 1,500 animal fatalities, Elon Musk's brain-chip implant company has begun recruiting for its landmark first human trial.

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Computers, Technology

Elon Musk,

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Sep 20, 2023

World's most powerful X-ray laser lights up
The US Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has switched on the world's most powerful X-ray laser. The Linac Coherent Light Source II (LCLS-II) X-ray Free-Electron Laser (XFEL) flashes a million times a minute and is 10,000 times brighter than its predecessor.

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Science

SLAC, Laser,

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Sep 20, 2023

The world's first movie poster set to smash auction records
The movie industry got off to an inauspicious start on 28 December 1895 at the Grand Cafe in Paris. Just 30 of the 100 seats set for the occasion were occupied, and the Lumière brothers' famous cinématographe projector sat on a step ladder at the center.

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Sep 20, 2023

Munro's all-electric Mountain Rescue 4x4 lights up the night
After getting its burly MK-1 e-4WD ready for order in late 2022, Scottish startup Munro Vehicles is back with an all-new special edition. It developed the Mountain Rescue edition after intensive discussions with Scottish, English and Welsh mountain rescue teams and firefighting units, stripping out rear seats for an expanded load area ready to carry lifesaving tools over remote unimproved terrain.

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Automotive,

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Sep 20, 2023

Finger-worn device designed to objectively quantify itchiness
While it's important for dermatologists to know just how itchy a person's skin is, patients' self-assessments tend to be quite subjective. A new wearable sensor could help, by objectively measuring the frequency and intensity of its user's scratching sessions.

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Medical, Science

Carnegie Mellon,

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Sep 20, 2023

Moots switches from titanium to carbon for 33-lb Express gravel ebike
For decades now, Colorado-based manufacturer Moots has been known for its high-end titanium bicycles. Today, however, the company announced its first-ever carbon fiber bike, which is also its first-ever ebike. It's time to meet the Express, which is designed for gravel riding.

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Bicycles, Transport

Carbon Fiber, ebikes



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Sep 20, 2023

Concert-level Bluetooth speaker ready to rock your next dance party
Those crazy soundsmiths over at Soundboks in Denmark have launched the fourth generation of the company's stupid loud Bluetooth speaker, which promises improved sonics and a longer battery life at full whack.

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Music, Technology

Bluetooth Speakers,

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Sep 20, 2023

Calls to address overlooked ADHD in adults aged 50 and over
There's growing recognition that attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is not just a disruptive childhood condition, with conservative numbers estimating that 8.7 million adults in the US are living with it, both diagnosed and not. Yet older adults, aged 50 and over, are not only consistently absent from ADHD studies, but face roadblocks if they even try to seek help.

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Medical, Science



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Sep 20, 2023

Triple-laser projector throws big-screen 4K visuals from inches away
California-based projector maker Nomvdic has announced its new flagship model, a triple-laser ultra-short-throw Laser TV capable of projecting 100-inch 4K UHD visuals from just inches away, supported by Harman Kardon sound.

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Home Entertainment, Technology



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Sep 20, 2023

Nikon launches the beautifully retro Z f full-frame mirrorless camera
Nikon has added a second "heritage-inspired" camera to its mirrorless lineup, joining the Z fc in riffing off of the look of the company's FM2 single-lens-reflex film camera from the early 1980s - but this time built around a full-frame image sensor.

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Photography, Technology


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Sep 20, 2023

Fender Vintera II 70s Strat review: Big vintage tone, accessible price
Heaven help the young guitarist who wants a new Strat in 2023; searching the Fender USA website today gives you no less than 74 different options, some coming in as many as nine different colors. There are Player Strats and Player Plus Strats, Made in Japans and Japanese Vintage reissues. There are American Performers, American Professionals, American Ultras, American Vintage IIs and American Ultra Luxes.

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Music,

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Sep 20, 2023

Introducing the Bullet Ant 2.0, a multitool pen for all occasions
Building upon the success of its first-generation predecessor, the new-and-improved Bullet Ant 2.0 pushes the boundaries of multitool pens, catering to a diverse range of needs while clipping snugly in your pocket.

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Outdoors, Lifestyle

Multitools, Kickstarter



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Sep 20, 2023

Where in our bodies do we feel love (and other emotions)?
Researchers have mapped where and how strongly we experience different kinds of love, covering everything from romantic love to love for strangers. The findings shed light on how context affects subjective feelings and adds to existing research on the human experience of emotions.

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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Emotions,

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Sep 20, 2023

Toyota upends robot learning: New AI masters complex tasks in hours
We are living at the dawn of the general-purpose robotics age. Dozens of companies have now decided that it's time to invest big in humanoid robots that can autonomously navigate their way around existing workspaces and begin taking over tasks from human workers.

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Robotics, Technology



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Sep 20, 2023

Simple test predicts Alzheimer's risk, 20 years before symptoms show
Australian National University (ANU) physicists have combined nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and molecular biology to design a novel method that looks for Alzheimer's disease protein markers in blood. These markers are tell-tale signs of early neurodegeneration, and early detection is so far the best defense we have in order to effectively intervene in Alzheimer's progression. While there's no cure for the disease, a 20-year jump on symptoms first appearing has the potential to significantly change health outcomes.

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Sep 19, 2023

Knaus' lightweight morphing RV reinvents caravan design for e-mobility
Knaus-Tabbert has been preparing for the electric vehicle switchover for years now, exploring everything from Wankel-extended electric motorhomes to ultralight, flexible caravan builds. Now it's spinning the latter idea into a completely reimagined camping trailer, developed from the ground up to be towed via EV. Toward that end, the all-new Yaseo's flexible floor plan relies on multipurpose spaces that include a Murphy-bed-transformed dinette, accordion-style expandable wet bathroom and available fold-down bunk. The caravan also features ultralight materials, aerodynamic optimization and a gas-free power system that can plug into the electric tow vehicle to keep the lights on.



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Sep 19, 2023

Stress and high effort/low reward work doubles men's heart disease risk
A study of white-collar workers has found that men who experience work stress coupled with a job that requires high effort for low reward are at double the risk of developing heart disease, having a similar impact on heart health as obesity.

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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle



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Sep 19, 2023

Seminal internet meme goes up for sale
"On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog" is an adage and internet meme that was first published by The New Yorker on July 5, 1993, becoming universally recognized for capturing the essence of internet anonymity and the liberation it offers from popular prejudices … and now the original artwork is for sale.

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Collectibles, Lifestyle

Internet, Art



Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 19, 2023

Seminal internet meme is up for sale
"On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog" is an adage and internet meme that was first published by The New Yorker on July 5, 1993, becoming universally recognized for capturing the essence of internet anonymity and the liberation it offers from popular prejudices … and now the original artwork is for sale.

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Collectibles, Lifestyle

Internet, Art



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Sep 19, 2023

Expeditions ebike trailer lowers the floor instead of raising the roof
If you've gone and bought yourself a high-end ebike, you won't want to tow just any ol' bicycle-camping trailer behind it. With its lowerable floor, sharp lines and composite construction, the Expeditions Trailer may be just what you're looking for.

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Bicycles, Transport

trailers, Cycling,

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Sep 19, 2023

Diabetes-treating implant produces oxygen to support islet cells
Daily insulin injections are painful and inconvenient, which is why scientists are developing implants that treat diabetes without any need for needles. A new one looks particularly promising, as it produces oxygen to feed onboard islet cells.

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Medical, Science

MIT

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Sep 19, 2023

Trevor's premium electric flat tracker quietly kicks up US dirt
Following its European launch earlier this year, Belgium's electric motorcycle builder Trevor has revealed that its DTRe Stella hand-built off-road-spec flat tracker is now being made available to US riders.

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Motorcycles, Transport

Electric Motorcycles, Off-road



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Sep 19, 2023

Cube aims for everyday versatility with the Longtail Hybrid cargo ebike
German bike maker Cube has introduced a new cargo ebike designed to "get a load across town without using the car." The Longtail Hybrid gets pedal-assist from Bosch and boasts an "extra-long" carrier for hauling luggage, gear or children through the city.

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Bicycles, Transport



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Sep 19, 2023

Nomad 30 tiny house is ready for off-grid all-weather adventuring
Minimaliste's Nomad was originally conceived as an all-weather model in a smaller and easier-to-tow package. The firm iterated on that tiny house with a larger version and has now done so once again with the Nomad 30, which offers a new and improved interior layout and an adventure-ready off-grid design.

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Tiny Houses, Lifestyle

Building and Construction,

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Sep 19, 2023

Short-throw 4K projector shines bright for lights-on big-screen gaming
Optoma launched a short-throw 4K projector around this time last year that boasted low input lag for big-screen gamers. Now the company has essentially swapped out the lamp light source for laser in the new, more compact, UHZ35ST model.

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Home Entertainment, Technology

Optoma,

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Sep 19, 2023

Common sweetener now linked to impaired memory and learning
Two months on from it being declared safe by the FDA, aspartame is again making headlines for the wrong reasons, this time for its potential negative impact on learning and memory.

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Medical, Science

Florida State University, Memory,

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Sep 19, 2023

"World's first humanoid robot factory" will ship Digits in 2024
Agility Robotics is well into construction of a 70,000-sq-ft (6,503-sq-m) facility in Salem, Oregon, with the capacity to produce more than 10,000 units per year of the company's Digit humanoid robot - which will work alongside humans on the factory floor.

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Robotics, Technology



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Sep 19, 2023

Revolutionary "true zero carbon" cement uses electrolysis, not furnaces
Traditional concrete manufacturing processes result in a ton of CO2 for every ton of cement produced - and since we're talking about somewhere around 4.1 billion tons globally just in 2022 - more than half of that in China alone - cement is a massive contributor to climate change, being responsible for about 8% of global carbon emissions.

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Materials, Science

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Sep 19, 2023

Airstream Interstate 19X is a nimbler off-grid camper for nomads
Two years ago, Airstream welcomed the summer season in with the Interstate 24X, a large adaptable camper van aimed straight at outdoor adventurers and dispersed camp explorers. Now it's closing summer out with a shorter, more capable version it calls the Interstate 19X, a playful camper van that joins the all-new Trade Wind off-grid trailer in defining the future of outdoor adventure travel and living at Airstream. Like its older, bigger brother, the 19X has a highly versatile layout, complete with rear dinette/bed/gear garage, multifunctional work bench, off-grid-grade power system and loads of tie-down track for securing down toys and gear.



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Sep 18, 2023

Brain chemical affects how women taste alcohol, changes drinking habits
Researchers have discovered that a chemical in the brain makes alcohol taste bitter to women and may explain the difference in drinking habits between the sexes. The discovery could pave the way for novel treatments to help women curb excessive alcohol use.

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Medical, Science

Alcohol,

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Sep 18, 2023

Novel electrical therapy rebuilds muscles lost through natural aging
Sarcopenia affects up to 16% of the world's aging population and is one of the leading factors in the loss of independence. Marked by a loss of both muscle mass and function or strength, it's behind many age-related falls, poor mobility and functional decline. What's more, to date there's no ‘cure' or treatments to halt its progression, let alone reverse it, and most intervention is based on slowing the loss of muscle mass with lifestyle and diet changes.

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Medical,

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Sep 18, 2023

ADHD medication errors in under-20s have increased by almost 300%
A new study has found a staggering rise in the number of ADHD medication errors among US youth over the last 22 years, most of which occurred at home. The researchers say their findings highlight the need for greater patient and caregiver education to avoid these preventable errors.

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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle



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Sep 18, 2023

"Inverse vaccine" reverses autoimmune diseases like MS, diabetes & arthritis
Researchers have developed an "inverse vaccine" that reverses the damage caused when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's healthy organs and tissues in autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. It could pave the way to a treatment for these diseases that doesn't require suppressing the entire immune system.

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Medical, Science

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Sep 18, 2023

US Air Force gets new aggressive electronic warfare aircraft
The US Air Force has taken delivery of the first of 10 improved EC-37B Compass Call electronic attack warfare aircraft from BAE Systems and L3Harris Technologies as it replaces its vintage EC-130H Compass Call that has been in service since 1982.

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Military, Technology



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Sep 18, 2023

"Mini Mansion" designed as an alternative to sleeping on the sidewalk
While it's vitally important to find homes for the houseless, the sad truth is that many people will remain living on the street in the meantime. The Mini Mansion is designed with that fact in mind, as a portable and better equipped alternative to current options.

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Good Thinking, Lifestyle

Housing,

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Sep 18, 2023

Raytheon UK to install laser weapon on British Army fighting vehicle
In another step from the workbench to the battlefield, Raytheon UK is integrating its first high-energy 15-kW laser weapon into a Wolfhound armored vehicle for the British Army as part of the Ministry of Defence's Land Demonstrator laser program.

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Military, Technology

Laser weapon, British Army,

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Sep 18, 2023

Handheld device could soon keep dangerous drugs from going to prison
In order to smuggle illegal drugs into prisons, people are now soaking materials like paper and fabric in such drugs, letting the materials dry, then passing them along to inmates. A new portable device, however, sees through that ruse.

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Good Thinking, Lifestyle



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Sep 18, 2023

Twistboxes offers a softer, lighter, roll-up take on roof-top carriers
Car-top cargo boxes are great for hauling gear, but they do decrease gas mileage by adding weight and wind drag. The Twistboxes carrier offers a partial solution to that problem, as it quickly comes off and rolls up when not in use.

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Outdoors, Lifestyle



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Sep 18, 2023

Nescafé's 3D-printed store is a step towards regenerative architecture
Brazilian architectural firm Estudio Guto Requena has recently completed an innovative pop-up store for Nescafé. Located in São Paulo, the Dolce Gusto Neo store has been constructed using algorithmic 3D printing, and is built using biodegradable materials and recycled plastic. Inspired by the coffee flower's five petals, this flagship concept represents a step towards regenerative architecture and a new way to conceive prefabricated retail spaces.

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Architecture,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 18, 2023

Kawasaki reveals 125cc-class electric Ninjas on their way to the UK
Back at the EICMA 2022 trade show in Milan, Kawasaki unveiled a dual-battery Ninja-style electric motorcycle designed for A1 license riders in the EU. Now the company has announced that two Ninja electrics will go on sale in the UK next month.

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Motorcycles, Transport

Electric Motorc

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 18, 2023

DRUM camera taps projector tech for images at nearly 5 million fps
Generally speaking, if you want to grab sharp images of crazy fast movements such as molecular interactions or water droplets, you're going to need a super-expensive rig. Researchers have developed a system built using projector tech that could significantly cut the cost.

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Science

Imaging, Cameras,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 18, 2023

Sprawling cultural center unified under "bamboo leaf" roof
Following its mountain-inspired Chaoyang Park Plaza and cloud-shaped Aranya Cloud Center, MAD Architects once again draws on the natural world for inspiration for its newest project. The sprawling arts and culture center will be defined by an unusual white roof meant to resemble scattered bamboo leaves.

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Architecture, Lifestyle



Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 18, 2023

Modular Gourmet garden can automate growing indoors or out
Back in 2015, French startup Véritable hit Kickstarter with a countertop Garden designed to automate growing of fresh micro-greens and herbs. Now the company has returned to the platform with a modular system that can be tweaked for indoor and outdoor use.

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Around The Home, Lifestyle

Kickstarte

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 18, 2023

Nasal Alzheimer's drug effective regardless of brain plaque levels
Researchers have found that an intranasal immunotherapy drug, currently being tested as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, reduced brain inflammation and improved cognition in mice with Alzheimer's disease, independent of the amount of beta-amyloid plaques present. They say the treatment could benefit people in the later stages of the disease.

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Medical,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 18, 2023

Audacious modular jet concept uses swappable wings, engines and cabins
Bristol-based company Aeralis has unveiled a remarkable modular jet concept it says can handle an enormous range of different capabilities, from two-seat transonic advanced jet trainers to long-range ISR aircraft - delivering huge savings on maintenance.

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Aircraft, Transport

Jets,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 18, 2023

The best snoozing strategies for surviving an "all-nighter"
A new study has proposed the ideal snoozing strategy when you're staying up all night, examining whether taking no naps, one long nap or two shorter ones is better at combatting drowsiness and fatigue and maintaining work performance.

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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Night,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 18, 2023

Parasite turns hapless ants into zombies at sunrise and sunset
Hijacking the body of a convenient host is nothing new in the opportunistic world of parasitism. Nor are zombie ants, thanks to the fittingly named zombie-ant fungus (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis), which has even claimed top prize in photography competitions.

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Biology, Science

University of Copenhagen

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 17, 2023

Low-emissions flash method upcycles waste plastic into "free" hydrogen
Researchers have used a low-emissions method to harvest hydrogen and graphene from waste plastics. They say it not only solves environmental problems like plastic pollution and greenhouse gas production, but the value of the graphene by-product could offset the costs of producing hydrogen.

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Energy, Science

Hydrogen

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 17, 2023

Auction alert: 'Atomic Energy' signed by Einstein, Oppenheimer & others
The term "once in a lifetime offer" has unfortunately become an advertising trope, making it difficult to cut through the clutter when something genuinely unicorn-rare comes along. The discovery, weaponization and use of nuclear power will remain one of mankind's landmark moments while humanity exists, and all of the individuals who contributed to our understanding will be historically important long after a million award winners for entertainment and sport have been worshipped.



Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 17, 2023

Fixed-blade version of crazy Romotow flip-knife RV saves $100K
For over a decade, the name "Romotow" has been synonymous with a glossy white camping trailer with integrated slide-and-swing deck. Times change, though, and in an effort to bring prices down to a more earthly level, Romotow creator W2 has launched a bald version of the original Romotow T8 trailer that leaves the deck in the factory. Buyers will still enjoy the same roomy, panoramic interior but will have to plant their outdoor furniture on the ground like all the other campground heathens. Should they get serious deck envy later down the line, perhaps at an all-Romotow RV rally, they will be able to a

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

History under the hammer as National Motorcycle Museum Collection sells
The sale of the John Parham Motorcycle Collection this week didn't receive much coverage in the motorcycle media, but when a museum collection goes to auction there are always historically significant artifacts on offer, and in this case the sheer volume of high quality lots combined with a non-mainstream location meant that some serious bargains were had.

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Motorcycles,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

Crazy-tiny electric pump takes the blow out of ultralight camping
There are plenty of 12V pumps out there to inflate air mattresses while car camping, but options get fewer when talking about cordless pumps light enough for backpacking, bikepacking, ski touring and the like. Flextail has made it a company mission to fill this gap with tiny battery-powered pumps compact enough for even the most ultralight of trips. All those efforts have led to the new Zero. It's about the size of a fun-size Halloween candy bar and is ready to clip to a keychain or drop in a pocket, bringing automated inflation anywhere you go.



Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

Denon's flagship direct-drive turntable spins into premium hi-fi space
The steady rise in sales of vinyl records over the past few years has also meant an increase in production of turntables to spin them on. There are plenty of budget models to get new enthusiasts started, but Denon's latest model is for those looking to up their game.

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Home Entertainment, Technology

Denon,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

Priority rolls out keenly priced belt-drive folding commuter bike
New York bike maker Priority Bicycles has launched what it's calling its "most compact and versatile bicycle yet." The Folder collapses down to 30 x 24 inches for between-ride transport or storage, features a Gates Carbon Drive and a geared hub, and is priced at under $800.

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Bicycles, Transport



Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

Boss looks to silence background noise with NS-1X for electric guitar
For more than 35 years the NS-2 stomp has been an effective set-and-forget solution to background noise in an electric guitarist's signal chain. Now it's being joined by a "highly tunable" next-gen noise suppressor and gate called the NS-1X.

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Music, Technology



Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

Shipping container-based art gallery is made to be moved
The MOT (Module of Temporality) offers an interesting take on shipping container-based design. The project cleverly plays to the strengths of the metal boxes by creating a temporary art gallery that can be packed up and moved to a new location when required.

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Architecture, Lifestyle

Building and Construction,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

We're cooked: The hottest summer on record, confirms NASA
Coming as no surprise to the millions who sweltered through a Northern Hemisphere summer, the season that has just passed was Earth's hottest since records began in 1880, according NASA scientists.

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Science

United Nations, NASA, Climate Crisis,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

2023 Ig Nobel Prize winners: Celebrating the silly side of science
The Nobel Prize is the premier award in science, reserved for those that "have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind." The Ig Nobel Prize, on the other hand, celebrates the most trivial and ridiculous things our best and brightest have studied.

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Science

Awards, Ig Nobel Prize,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

The most effective treatments for eczema according to science
Researchers have analyzed available topical and systemic treatments for eczema and identified the ones that are most effective. They say their findings present a full range of treatment options to inform the optimal management of this common chronic skin condition.

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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Skin,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

Outta this world: Winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
The winners of the Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 have been announced, giving us all a glimpse into the stunning natural beauty of space and making some important astronomical discoveries in the process.

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Photography, Technology

Astronomy,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

Soft micro-combustion actuators unlock explosive robot motion
Most robots use electric actuators, but this little fella packs a lot more punch. Researchers have created a new type of minuscule combustion engine that gives this tiny frog robot explosive leaping abilities, as well as fine movement control.

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Robotics, Technology

Biomimicry,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

Immune cell discovery offers hope for inflammatory bowel disease sufferers
According to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, 1.6 million Americans have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with the numbers increasing each year. Around 70,000 new cases are diagnosed annually.

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Medical, Science

King's College London,

Gizmag Emerging Tech
Sep 15, 2023

Immune cell discovery offers hope for irritable bowel disease sufferers
According to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, 1.6 million Americans have irritable bowel disease (IBD), with the numbers increasing each year. Around 70,000 new cases are diagnosed annually.

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Medical, Science

King's College London,

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