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Oct 15, 2021
Although there are already cycling jackets and vests with integrated lights in the back, those aren't going to do you much good if you cover them with a backpack. That's where the Torch pack comes in, as it has an integrated lighting system of its own.
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Bicycles, Transport
Backpacks, Kickstarter, Cycling, Leds, bike lights, Road Safety
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Oct 15, 2021
Imagine if you were an amateur singer or athlete in training, and you were able to "feel" the manner in which a professional breathes while they're performing. That's just one of the potential uses of a new "smart" fiber, which could also have medical applications.
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Wearables, Technology
MIT, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Breathing, Smart Fabric
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Oct 15, 2021
Currently, most diabetics have to check their blood glucose levels by performing finger-prick blood tests, or via subdermal implanted sensors. An experimental new device, however, could someday do the job while simply adhered to the surface of the user's skin.
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Medical, Science
Pennsylvania State University, Diabetes, Sweat sensor, Glucose, Graphene, Wearable
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Oct 15, 2021
German designer Nils Holger Moormann has joined forces with Custom-Bus Camping Vans, manufacturer of individually designed campers, to launch the Streifenwagen campervan, which is based on a Volkswagen T6.1 and boasts a minimalist interior brimming with functionality, space-oriented comfort, and style.
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Automotive, Transport
Campervan, Motorhome, Camping, Outdoors, Volkswagen, Motorhomes
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Oct 15, 2021
Back in 2018, the UK's Revolutionworks launched the Revos, an add-on kit designed to give a standard bike electric assist. Now the Bristol-based company has released an ebike of its own, a lightweight commuter called the Whippet.
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Bicycles, Transport
ebikes, Last-mile transport, City
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Oct 15, 2021
Following its unveiling of the 2021 Stirling Prize, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the winner of the 2021 Stephen Lawrence Prize. Tonkin Liu has received the award for its fantastic work transforming a dilapidated water tower into a one-of-a-kind family home.
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Architecture, Lifestyle
RIBA, Building and Construction, House, Home, Competition
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Oct 15, 2021
It sounds like sci-fi: normal matter has an "evil twin" that annihilates as soon as the two come into contact. But this antimatter is very real, and despite decades of study it remains very mysterious. So what actually is antimatter? Where is it? Why is it important that we understand it? And why hasn't it already destroyed the universe?
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Physics, Science
Antimatter, Matter, Physics, Particle physics, Astronomy, Stars, Galaxy, CERN, Large Hadron Collider, Neutrino, Features
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Oct 15, 2021
The head-up display for motorcyclists: it's the great white whale of the technology world. Over the years, we've seen at least a dozen different attempts to put information into the eyeline of the motorcycle rider, saving us from the horrible dangers of looking down at a speedometer or navigation system.
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Motorcycles, Transport
HUD, ETH Zurich, Motorcycle Gear, Smart Helmet
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Oct 15, 2021
Mixing vintage flavors with the creature comforts of a modern-day camper, Ohio-based RV outfitter Ultimate Toys has introduced a retro-styled teardrop trailer with an impressive degree of luxury inside. The Ultimate Camper packs all the amenities for cooking and eating with the family, all while maintaining a compact form for easy towing with a wide range of vehicles.
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Outdoors, Lifestyle
teardrop trailers, Camping, Trailer, Camping
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Oct 15, 2021
Mixing vintage flavors with the creature comforts of a modern-day camper, Ohio-based RV outfitter Ultimate Toys has introduced a retro-styled teardrop trailer with an impressive degree of luxury inside. The Ultimate Camper packs all the amenities for cooking and eating with the family, all while maintaining a compact form for easy towing with a wide range of vehicles.
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Outdoors, Lifestyle
teardrop trailers, Camping, Trailer, Camping
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Oct 15, 2021
Bell has demonstrated how its electric-powered, Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) quadcopter drone can carry out supply drops for soldiers in rough country or on the battlefield, without the need for parachutes or similar devices.
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Military, Technology
Bell Helicopter, UAV, US Marines
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Oct 14, 2021
New research from the Technical University of Munich has found remote monitoring of COVID-19 patients can effectively identify the earliest stages of deterioration and admit them to hospital for necessary treatment. The system uses an in-ear sensor to measure and transmit data in near real-time to doctors who then evaluate when patients need hospital admission.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Sensor, Diagnostic devices, Technical University Munich
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Oct 14, 2021
Lizards are famous for their regeneration, able to regrow their tails on demand, but the new tail is not quite perfect. Now, researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have used stem cell therapy to let lizards grow better tails - bones, nerves and all - in an advance that could have implications for better wound healing in humans.
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Biology, Science
Regenerative Medicine, Regenerative, Regeneration, Animals, University of Southern California, CRISPR, Stem Cells
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Oct 14, 2021
eVTOL air taxis will have to spend most of their time in the air if they're going to be profitable at the super-cheap seat prices these companies are forecasting. That means they'll need to charge up in little more time than it takes to get passengers and luggage on and off.
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Aircraft, Transport
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Oct 14, 2021
Scientists continue to explore the connection between fasting and the consequences for human health, both good and bad, and part of this research includes diets that merely mimic its effects. A new study has shown how short spurts of these so-called fasting-mimicking diets can bring about a range of benefits in otherwise unhealthy mice, ultimately preventing the buildup of fat and onset of obesity.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Fasting, Diet, University of Southern California, Obesity
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Oct 14, 2021
We tend to think of digital storage as being fairly permanent, but the reality is the data you've stored on that hard drive, flash drive or CD-ROM likely won't survive more than 20 to 40 years. With that in mind, Harvard researchers have created what they say is much longer-term data storage alternative using, of all things, spots of glowing dye.
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Science
Harvard, American Chemical Society, Data Storage, Colors
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Oct 14, 2021
Researchers from the Grossman School of Medicine at New York University are calling for urgent regulatory action limiting the use of chemicals called phthalates in the production of plastics. The research strikingly estimates up to 100,000 premature deaths in the United States every year could be attributed to phthalate exposure.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Chemicals, Food, Safety, NYU Langone Health
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Oct 14, 2021
Droplet got its start in 2017 building Scandinavian-simple teardrop trailers with a panoramic window array, perfect for viewing the gorgeous sea-to-sky scenery of the company's British Columbia surrounds. After rolling its original trailers out for four years, Droplet has now added an upsized version of its trailer based directly on customer feedback. The new trailer features the same scenery-amplifying layout, simple design and lightweight construction of the original, but it brings along more dry and cold storage space.
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Outdoors, Lifestyle
teardrop trailers, Camping, Caravan, trailers, Outdoors
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Oct 14, 2021
Out of the six superb projects shortlisted last month, an overall winner has finally been chosen for the most prestigious award in UK architecture, the 2021 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. Grafton Architects has been given the nod for its masterful work on the Kingston University London - Town House.
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Architecture, Lifestyle
RIBA, Building and Construction, Awards, Stirling Prize
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Oct 14, 2021
Living with chronic pain can be very difficult, especially since heavy-duty pain relievers typically have unwanted side effects, and can be habit-forming. An experimental new treatment, however, gets around those limitations by using implanted electrodes.
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Medical, Science
Lund University, Pain, Brain, Implant
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Oct 14, 2021
Although many cyclists utilize custom orthotic insoles in their shoes, they typically just use one-size-and-shape-fits-all grips on their handlebars. University of Stuttgart spinoff Personomic is out to change that, with grips that are custom-made for individual users' hands.
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Bicycles, Transport
Custom, Ergonomic, Cycling, Kickstarter, University of Stuttgart
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Oct 14, 2021
Though probably known more for its computers and laptops, Taiwan's Acer also outputs a healthy line of projectors for both work and play. The latest addition is a 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector for home theaters large or small.
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Home Entertainment, Technology
Acer, Projectors, 4K UHD, All-in-one, home theater
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Oct 14, 2021
Earlier in the week, Polar launched a premium-priced rugged smartwatch aimed at outdoor adventurers. Now China's Mobvoi is joining Polar on the mountain hike with a cheaper take on the tough fitness wearable, the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS.
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Wearables, Technology
Smartwatch, Outdoors, Rugged, Tracking, Health, Fitness
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Oct 14, 2021
eHang certainly won't be alone in the skies when China's eVTOL air taxi market opens up. Two new projects have just been announced: the Autoflight V1500M, and the Pantuo Pantala - which frankly should be expecting a letter from Lilium's lawyers.
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Aircraft, Transport
eVTOL, Air Taxis, China, Electric Aircraft
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Oct 14, 2021
Back In August we saw the world's very first "fossil-free" steel delivery make its way to Volvo in Sweden, marking a significant milestone in the shift toward renewable energy. Volvo has now fashioned this into a lorry that is both a load carrier for mining operations and beacon of greener vehicle construction, with production slated for next year.
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Automotive, Transport
Volvo, Steel
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Oct 13, 2021
Blue Origin has successfully completed its second human flight using its New Shepard launch vehicle, with the crew capsule safely touching down in the Texas desert on Wednesday afternoon local time. The RSS First Step mission sees another four astronauts minted through Blue Origin's nascent space tourism business, including writer, actor and Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner.
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Space, Science
Blue Origin, New Shepard, Space Tourism
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Oct 13, 2021
A huge new dataset could soon help unlock the cosmic mystery of fast radio bursts (FRBs). In the space of a few weeks, over 1,600 new signals were detected coming from one of the most well-studied sources of FRBs, essentially ruling out a leading hypothesis on their origin.
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Space, Science
Fast Radio Bursts, Radio, Astronomy, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Magnetic field, Stars
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Oct 13, 2021
Back in 2015 we saw a new class of drugs emerge with huge potential when it comes to the aging process and how it might be slowed. Scientists working to improve the potency and safety of these so-called senolytic drugs have made a significant discovery, pioneering an antibody treatment that closes in on the target cells with a new level of precision, while leaving healthy cells unharmed.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
anti-aging, Aging, University of Leicester
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Oct 13, 2021
Researchers studying exceptionally well-preserved feces found in Iron Age salt mines have discovered the presence of fungi used in food fermentation. The findings indicate the miners were feasting on blue cheese and beer around 2,700 years ago.
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Science
Microbiome, Gut Bacteria, Diet, Fermentation, Beer, History
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Oct 13, 2021
You've seen Spot run. You've seen Spot jump. You've seen Spot do cute little booty-shaking dance routines. Now, see Spot fire lethal weapons. Sword Defense Systems has presented a precision rifle for robot dogs, capable of nailing targets 1.2 km (0.75 miles) away.
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Military, Technology
Robots, Weapons, Guns, Robotics
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Oct 13, 2021
Airbus' high-endurance stratosphere drone, the Zephyr S, has set a new altitude record for an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) in its class, soaring to 76,100 ft (23,915 m) in the skies over Arizona during two flights totaling 36 days aloft.
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Aircraft, Transport
Airbus, drones
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Oct 13, 2021
Airbus' high-endurance stratosphere drone, the Zephyr S, has set a new altitude record for an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) in its class, soaring to 76,100 ft (23,915 m) in the skies over Arizona during two flights totaling 36 days aloft.
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Aircraft, Transport
Airbus, drones
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Oct 13, 2021
A pair of new studies are building on a growing hypothesis that the neurological disease multiple sclerosis (MS) can be triggered by viral infections in a person's teenage years. The research indicates serious adolescent infections such as glandular fever are associated with higher rates of MS diagnoses, and concerns are being raised as to whether the current COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a surge in MS cases in the future.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Brain, The Immune System, Neuroscience, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Virus
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Oct 13, 2021
If you were planning to travel hundreds of miles across Antarctic snow and ice, you'd probably be looking to captain something like an e-treaded polar snow ferry or concept-grade propeller cruiser, maybe even a specially prepared tricycle. What you wouldn't plan on driving is a vintage sports coupe. But you're not Renee Brinkerhoff, the Valkyrie Racing founder looking to cap off a nearly 20,000-mile seven-continent global journey by power-sledding her way across Antarctica in a 1956 Porsche 356A that rides on skis and treads instead of wheels. Oh, and she'll also attempt an Antarctic land speed record down an icy straightaway for good measure.
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Automotive, Transport
Polar, Antarctic, Land Speed Records, World Records, Porsche, Rallying, Off-road, Snowmobiles
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Oct 13, 2021
It was four years ago that we first heard about the Electrom, a one-of-a-kind two-wheeled pedal-electric vehicle with a unique dual drivetrain. Well, you will soon have the chance to buy one of the things for yourself … although some assembly will be required.
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Urban Transport, Transport
Electric Vehicles, ebikes, Velomobile
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Oct 13, 2021
Although there are now various types of cycling multitools on the market, most of them simply incorporate a selection of hex wrench bits. The Coworking5 rounds up five other types of bike-related tools, and combines them in one gadget.
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Bicycles, Transport
Multitools, Cycling, Kickstarter
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Oct 13, 2021
When other manufacturers were racing each other to get into the wireless headphone market, Roland's V-Moda held back. The high-style company has followed a similar path with true wireless earphones, only now entering the now crowded space with the Hexamove Series.
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Wearables, Technology
Wireless, Earphones
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Oct 13, 2021
Donning VR headsets for training can bring some realism to a simulated training environment, but it would be better if you could feel objects you interact with in the virtual realm. That's precisely what the SenseGlove Nova haptic force-feedback gloves are designed to do.
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Virtual Reality, Technology
Haptics, Wearable, Gloves, Training
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Oct 13, 2021
Bowers & Wilkins caused quite a stir among music lovers back in 2007 with the release of the Zeppelin premium iPod speaker. It wasn't just pleasing to the eyes, looking like nothing else on the market at the time, but it sounded superb too. Now the Zeppelin has been relaunched for the streaming age.
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Home Entertainment, Technology
Bowers and Wilkins, Music Streaming, Bluetooth Speakers, Luxury, Audio, Speakers, Audiophile
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Oct 13, 2021
Three years after finally launching its debut augmented reality headset, Magic Leap has outlined plans for a follow-up. The announcement comes as the startup reveals a fresh round of funding to the tune of US$500 million, and continues a shift toward the enterprise market.
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Virtual Reality, Technology
Magic Leap, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality
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Oct 13, 2021
Better known for its work developing audacious 18-rotor flying taxis to solve congestion in city centers, Volocopter is adapting its expertise in electric aviation for the purposes of moving heavy cargo. Its giant VoloDrone has now completed its very first public flight, demonstrating how it can safely transport large loads with the help of cargo bikes and play a key role in an all-electric multi-mode delivery system.
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Aircraft, Transport
Volocopter, drones, Cargo, Electric Vehicles
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Oct 13, 2021
A new "bathtub" experiment has allowed physicists to measure the lifetime of a free neutron far more precisely than ever before. The breakthrough could help probe the fringes of the Standard Model of particle physics, as well as mysteries like dark matter and the early stages of the universe.
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Physics, Science
Physics, Particle physics, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Neutron Generators, Neutrons, Dark Matter, Cosmology
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Oct 12, 2021
The interplay between high blood pressure and brain health is one scientists continue to shed new light on, with studies increasingly linking hypertension to a decline in cognitive function later in life. New research has drilled into the details around when exactly this relationship begins to take shape, finding that it not only begins earlier than suspected, but that even those with blood pressure at the higher end of the normal recommended range can be at risk of premature brain aging.
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Medical, Science
anti-aging, Australian National University, Brain, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease
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Oct 12, 2021
Striking new research investigating blood samples taken from Russian cosmonauts before and after long stints on the International Space Station (ISS) has revealed significant elevations of several biomarkers that could indicate brain damage. The study adds to a small but growing body of research tracking the deleterious effects of space travel on the human body.
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Space, Science
Brain, Biomarkers, Blood, Astronauts, Space Tourism, University of Gothenburg
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Oct 12, 2021
Researchers on the hunt for a pre-approved medicine that can be repurposed to treat Alzheimer's disease have found promising signs of effectiveness in a 50-year-old generic drug commonly used as a diuretic. Through a variety of animal studies and real-world investigations, the new study indicates exposure to the common drug could significantly reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's.
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Science
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Drugs, Brain, FDA, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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Oct 12, 2021
Automakers have become quite fond of building overland versions of their trucks and SUVs for shows like Overland Expo and SEMA. Most of the work usually takes place outside the cabin, where they install the mandatory 2-inch suspension lift, throw on some rugged all-terrain tires, and make sure to add on X-Games jewelry like mountain bikes and kayaks. With its new Expedition Timberline Off-Grid concept, Ford opens the doors and adds a sleeper interior to turn its largest SUV into a camper van, complete with added rooftop tent space and a pop-up bathroom tent.
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Automotive, Transport
Overland Expo, Ford, Concept Cars, Off-road, Off-grid, Camping, Campervan, Outdoors, sema-2021
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Oct 12, 2021
Using a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) is definitely a great form of exercise, although the ways in which a typical board can be paddled are somewhat limited. The Supski is different, in that it offers multiple paddling styles to work multiple muscle groups.
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Outdoors, Lifestyle
paddleboarding, Indiegogo, Exercise
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Oct 12, 2021
While some ebikes are simply designed to make cycling easier, others are intended to outright replace cars. VanMoof's just-announced V ebike will be very much the latter, as it should have a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), along with two-wheel drive.
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Bicycles, Transport
ebikes, VANMOOF
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Oct 12, 2021
Although we have heard about "smart" fabrics which could be used in clothing that displays data, it's unlikely that most garments will ever be made of such high-tech materials. The PocketView system, however, shines its display through existing "dumb" textiles.
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Wearables, Technology
University of Waterloo, Display, Leds, Textile, Clothing
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Oct 12, 2021
Though Xgimi has impressed us with its portable all-in one projectors like the Halo, the company has a number of more capable models in its lineup. The latest is a 4K Laser TV called the Aura, which can throw a 150-inch image from close to the wall, and comes with a 60-W sound system.
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Home Entertainment, Technology
XGIMI, Projectors, All-in-one, 4K UHD, Harman Kardon, Laser TV
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Oct 12, 2021
Budget health wearable brand Amazfit has launched three new smartwatches, including a new flagship. Each stylish model comes with a long battery life, a new optical sensor and the ability to automatically recognize user activity.
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Wearables, Technology
Smartwatch, Tracking, Health, Fitness
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Oct 12, 2021
Dubai's Expo 2020 event recently kicked off and Carlo Ratti Associatti (CRA) and Italo Rota have designed and installed a pavilion to represent Italy. Hoping to produce a temporary structure that wouldn't eventually end up in landfill, the team used a wide range of recycled and recyclable materials to promote sustainable building practices, including upturned boats, rope made from millions of recycled bottles, and even old orange peel.
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Architecture, Lifestyle
Building and Construction, Carlo Ratti Associati, Dubai, Sustainability, Expo, Pavilion
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Oct 12, 2021
Astronomers have detected a strange radio source coming from somewhere near the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The signal repeats seemingly at random, and can't be neatly attributed to any known astronomical object, leading the team to consider that it might be something brand new.
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Space, Science
Astronomy, Radio, Australia, Telescope, South Africa, Galaxy, Stars, Magnetic field, Infrared, X-ray, New Atlas Audio
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Oct 12, 2021
Back in August, the Ocean Cleanup Project returned to the waters of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch with a redesigned trash-collecting system that was its largest yet. This upsized approach appears to be paying some dividends, with System 002's final phase of testing hailed a success and marked by a "massive" haul of plastic waste.
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Environment, Science
Ocean Cleanup project, Plastic waste, Ocean plastics
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Oct 12, 2021
The fascinating CycloTech eVTOL prototype has taken its first flight tests, running its paddle steamer-style "Cyclogiro" propulsion system, which offers some interesting advantages over typical multirotor-style designs.
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Aircraft, Transport
eVTOL, Electric Aircraft, VTOL
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Oct 11, 2021
BAE Systems has destroyed drones at the Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona using standard rockets equipped with the company's Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) and an advanced proximity fuse - an approach the company says costs much less than conventional drone countermeasures.
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Military, Technology
BAE Systems, UAS, Missile Defense
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Oct 11, 2021
BAE Systems has destroyed drones at the Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona using standard rockets equipped with the company's Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) and an advanced proximity fuse - an approach the company says costs much less than conventional drone countermeasures.
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Military, Technology
BAE Systems, UAS, Missile Defense
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Oct 11, 2021
Astronomers have discovered strange radio signals that could be coming from unseen planets. Models suggest that some of the signals could be produced through interactions between the magnetic fields of planets and their host stars, which could represent a brand new way to detect exoplanets.
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Space, Science
Astronomy, Radio, Radio Waves, Exoplanet, Planet, Stars, University of Queensland, LOFAR
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Oct 11, 2021
Dometic knows its way around RV appliances like few other brands on the planet. Lately, it's been stepping out of the RV with gear meant to roam around the campground. Its all-new HYD water canister-based faucet system carries as easily in a subcompact car trunk as it does a Class A motorhome and can be used in, on or outside the vehicle. Not only does it serve as a convenient off-grid faucet, it plays nicely with filtration and purification systems, keeping the fresh water as long as the trip.
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Outdoors, Lifestyle
Hydration, Camping, Outdoors, Off-grid
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Oct 11, 2021
A first-of-its-kind study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University has found traces of hundreds of unknown chemicals in electronic cigarette vaping liquid and aerosols. The study details a huge array of unidentified chemicals, plus a handful of known and potentially harmful compounds.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Electronic Cigarettes, e-cigarette, Vaping, Smoking, Chemicals, John Hopkins University
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Oct 11, 2021
Earlier detection of dementia could open up far more effective ways to treat and manage the condition, and one place scientists are increasingly turning to for warning signs is the blood. A new study has further broadened the possibilities in this area, pinpointing a set of molecules the authors describe as a "harbinger" of the condition two to five years ahead of onset, and may even provide new targets for advanced therapies.
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Medical, Science
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Blood
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Oct 11, 2021
A massive Canadian study has measured the virulence of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant compared to earlier strains of the virus. The research found, compared to the original strain, Delta is considerably more deadly and leads to greater numbers of hospitalizations.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Virus, Health
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Oct 11, 2021
Four years ago, California-based Blizwheel hit Kickstarter with a pair of electric skates that strap to a user's feet for powered rolling, and then fold flat to be carried in a bag between rides. Now the ESkates are being joined by a folding electric kickscooter.
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Urban Transport, Transport
Kickstarter, Scooter, Last-mile transport, Electric Vehicles, Folding
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Oct 11, 2021
Taking the overall form of a large V-shape, like a peace sign pointing at the Düsseldorf skyline, Snøhetta's envisioned "dancing" towers are designed so they don't cast too much shade on the immediate area. The pair of buildings will be situated above a new opera house that will be defined by a stunning sculpted timber interior.
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Architecture, Lifestyle
Building and Construction, Snøhetta, Skyscrapers
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Oct 11, 2021
In April 2020, Polar launched a wearable designed for adventurous folks who like to explore off the beaten track, and take a suitably rugged smartwatch along for the trip. Now a more capable Pro version joins the Grit X outdoors sportswatch lineup.
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Wearables, Technology
Smartwatch, Polar, Outdoors, Sports, Tracking
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Oct 11, 2021
QuietOn's latest set of active noise-cancelling sleep earbuds are absolutely tiny, suitable for side-sleepers and extremely simple to use - although there's a couple of odd design decisions here. I've spent a few weeks sleeping in "nordic quietude."
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Wearables, Technology
Noise Canceling, Earbuds, Sleep, Reviews
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Oct 11, 2021
Access to clean water is a major unmet need in many parts of the world. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new hydrogel tablet that could help, with a prototype able to disinfect a liter of river water in one hour.
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Materials, Science
Water, Purification, University of Texas, Hydrogels
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Oct 11, 2021
Gravel bikes are growing in popularity not just among backcountry trailblazers, but among commuters chasing road-bike-like geometries with thicker tires and the stopping power offered by disc brakes. The latest from Specialized brings incredible lightness to the table, too, with the newly introduced S-Works Crux borrowing heavily from the company's cutting edge road bikes to claim the title of the lightest gravel bike in the world.
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Bicycles, Transport
Specialized Bikes, Bicycle
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Oct 10, 2021
HyPoint's aviation-targeted fuel cells were already promising three times the power of a regular fuel cell by weight, but thanks to a new proton-conductive membrane developed in partnership with BASF, their power density is set to jump by another 50 percent.
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Aircraft, Transport
Climate Solutions: Aviation, Hydrogen Aviation, Fuel Cell, HyPoint, BASF
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Oct 10, 2021
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world, but it comes at a huge environmental cost. Engineers in Japan have developed a new technique to make concrete by recycling waste concrete and combining it with captured carbon dioxide.
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Materials, Science
Concrete, Cement, Building, Building and Construction, Construction, University of Tokyo, Carbon capture, Carbon Dioxide, Recycled, Recycling
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Oct 10, 2021
By using a compound derived from a Himalayan fungus and used for centuries in Chinese medicine as a jumping off point, scientists have developed a new chemotherapy drug with powerful anti-cancer effects. Doing so involved chemically altering the compound to better infiltrate cancerous cells, which proved to boost its potency by up to 40 times.
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Medical, Science
Cancer, Fungus, University of Oxford, Tumor
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Oct 10, 2021
Following recent recommendations by an expert panel, the Member States of the European Union have formally banned food coloring E171 from all foods, beginning in 2022. Also known as titanium dioxide, the chemical is commonly used as a white colorant in processed foods.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Food, Food technology, Chemicals, European Union, Health
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Oct 10, 2021
After ten years, Urwerk is retiring its flagship UR-110 watch collection with a one-off model featuring a titanium case with a Bakelite bezel. The UR-110 Bakelite will be auctioned in Geneva to benefit the Swiss Red Cross.
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Wearables, Technology
Urwerk, Wristwatch
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Oct 10, 2021
Early in the pandemic researchers saw disproportionately high rates of dementia patients suffering from severe COVID-19. A common hypothesis was that memory impairments associated with neurodegeneration affect a person's ability to consistently follow infection control measures such as social distancing and mask wearing. But a new study led by scientists from University College London is proposing a key gene variant, known to heighten one's risk for Alzheimer's, stimulates the body's inflammatory responses and can lead to greater susceptibility to severe COVID-19.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Brain, Inflammatory, The Immune System, University College London
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Oct 10, 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace has rolled out its two latest business jets in a gala virtual presentation in Savannah, Georgia. Aimed at filling niches in the business jet market, the Gulfstream G800 is the longest-range aircraft to be built by the General Dynamics subsidiary, and the Gulfstream G400 is Gulfstream's first large-cabin jet in a decade.
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Aircraft, Transport
Gulfstream, Business, Aircraft
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Oct 08, 2021
Colorado's Rossmönster is one among the small army of Rocky Mountain camper van converters that make the type of homey lodges-on-wheels that inspire people to sell everything and declare the road their home. Now the company takes a big step off-road into the overland truck market, offering a hard-walled pop-up camper truck that's every bit as warm and comfy as its camper vans. Custom camper van style meets full-size 4x4 truck utility for a four-season adventure camper ready to make winter and summer a lot more fun.
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Automotive, Transport
RV, Truck, Pickup, Off-road, Off-grid, Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, RAM, Camping, Outdoors
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Oct 08, 2021
When ingested, nutrient-rich spirulina blue-green algae is claimed to offer antioxidant, immune-boosting and cholesterol-lowering effects - among other things. And while it's typically consumed in powdered form, the Bloom system lets you grow the stuff in your own kitchen.
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Around The Home, Lifestyle
Algae, Nutrition, Food technology, Indiegogo
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Oct 08, 2021
For several decades surgeons have been using deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat severe Parkinson's disease, delivering mild electric currents to parts of the brain to alleviate motor symptoms. A new study has marked a significant step forward for the technology, with researchers having upped the precision to target specific types of cells, which sees the effects of the therapy last several times as long in animal models.
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Medical, Science
Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, Carnegie Mellon
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Oct 08, 2021
The elimination of the front derailleur on many bikes has made cycling simpler, but reduced the number of available gear ratios. That's where the Powershift hub comes in, as it essentially replaces the front derailleur, allowing for more gears on 1x (single-derailleur) drivetrains.
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Bicycles, Transport
Electronic Shifting Systems, Cycling
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Oct 08, 2021
We've seen a number of fat tire electric scooters over the years, such as the Scrooser and Phatty, but the similar-looking Scooterson Rolley is claimed to be more feature-packed and smarter than the rest, as well as being easy to ride.
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Urban Transport, Transport
Scooter, Electric Vehicles, Last-mile transport, Indiegogo
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Oct 08, 2021
The construction industry is a massive producer of carbon dioxide globally and, with this in mind, a team of researchers and scientists at ETH Zurich has been working on new construction techniques that could help the industry clean up its act. The result is the HiLo, which was built using very little concrete and boasts impressive sustainability features.
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Architecture, Lifestyle
ETH Zurich, sustainable design, Building and Construction, Empa, Eawag
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Oct 08, 2021
Panasonic's Lumix DC-BGH1 Micro Four Thirds box camera for video shooters is being joined by a full-frame mirrorless sibling called the BS1H, which squeezes the performance chops of the Lumix S1H into a modular box format designed for video pros.
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Photography, Technology
Panasonic, Lumix, Full-frame, Mirrorless Cameras, Cameras, Video Cameras
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Oct 08, 2021
Dutch designer Arnaud Desseyn has graced our pages with a couple of interesting stove designs before, which place an emphasis on cooking with biofuels found around a campsite. The FireTower is his latest creation, featuring a neat rocket stove design that folds up flat and slides into a book-sized bag for easy carry.
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Outdoors, Lifestyle
Kickstarter, Hiking, Camping, Stoves
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Oct 08, 2021
Jezero crater on Mars was chosen as the landing site for the Perseverance rover because satellite images suggested it was once an ancient lake. NASA scientists have now found more direct evidence of the location's watery past, as photos snapped by the rover reveal signs of flash flooding.
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Space, Science
Mars, perseverance, Rover, NASA, MIT, Life, Extraterrestrial, Geology
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Oct 08, 2021
Straight out of the smart, sustainable suburbs of an extraterrestrial future, the Nestron Cube Two X is a step toward the next generation of modular living. Compared to other Nestron Cubes, it has extra space and big-time views (of Earth, Mars or elsewhere) out of large windows and skylights. All this ultramodern tiny home needs to support smart yet simple living is a scenic slice of alpine, coastal, rural, or cosmic land.
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Tiny Houses, Lifestyle
Modular, Prefabricated, Smart Home, Micro-House
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Oct 08, 2021
China's SAIC Automotive, one of the biggest manufacturers in the country, has been letting its design team stretch out on some fun and futuristic projects through its SAIC Design studio. This one caught our eye: the R RYZR, an open-air 4-wheel EV focused on making drivers feel very much a part of the environment.
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Automotive, Transport
SAIC, Concept Cars, Tilting-Vehicle
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Oct 07, 2021
Japan's Tetra Aviation plans to start delivering single-seat electric VTOL lift and cruise aircraft to customers by the end of 2022, and it has now released video footage of its Mk-5 aircraft making test flights in California.
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Aircraft, Transport
eVTOL, Electric Aircraft, Personal Flight, Aircraft
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Oct 07, 2021
An experimental drug originally designed to treat Alzheimer's has been found to reduce obesity and improve heart function in mice. The drug was previously found to be ineffective at treating dementia, but the researchers suggest it could be useful in stimulating fat metabolism.
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Science
Obesity, Weight Loss, Fat cells, Alzheimer's Disease, Cardiovascular, metabolism, John Hopkins University
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Oct 07, 2021
Last December, the Chinese lunar lander Chang'e-5 returned to Earth with the first rocks and dust collected from the Moon since 1976. Researchers studying these precious samples have used advanced scientific instruments to determine their age and concluded them to be the youngest rocks ever found on the Moon, reshaping the timeline of volcanic activity on our only natural satellite.
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Space, Science
Moon, China National Space Administration, Lunar, Curtin University
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Oct 07, 2021
Scientists have demonstrated a new way to fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs by pitting bacteria against each other. The team engineered a common bacteria to safely colonize the surface of medical implants, where it produced enzymes that dissolve superbug biofilms.
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Medical, Science
Bacteria, Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Biofilm, Superbugs, Infections
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Oct 07, 2021
The role of gut bacteria in the progression of prostate cancer has been highlighted in a new study showing how the microbiome can influence hormone metabolism, which subsequently amplifies tumor growth and disrupts certain hormone treatments.
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Science
Microbiome, Gut Bacteria, Cancer, Prostate cancer, Hormone
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Oct 07, 2021
Compared to riding a real bicycle outdoors, riding an indoor stationary bike can be pretty boring. The Capti exercise bike is the most recent to address that problem, by adding games and virtual rides to the mix.
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Around The Home, Lifestyle
Exercise Bikes, Gaming, Fitness
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Oct 07, 2021
Wireless charging systems for electric cars certainly are convenient, as drivers just park the vehicle, get out, and leave it to charge. Well, Dutch company Tiler has created a similar technology for ebikes.
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Bicycles, Transport
ebikes, Wireless Charging, Technical University of Delft
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Oct 07, 2021
Although fiber optic internet cable has many advantages over metal cable, it frequently has to be distributed underground - this limits its usability. Facebook, however, has developed a robot that could wrap the cable around existing power lines.
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Robotics, Technology
Fiber Optic, Internet, Facebook, Autonomous, Infrastructure
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Oct 07, 2021
Back in January, Swedish e-moto company Cake joined with the Southern African Wildlife College and Goal Zero to develop a special electric motorcycle to aid anti-poaching measures in the African bush. Now the bikes have been delivered and are in use by rangers.
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Motorcycles, Transport
cake, Africa, Poaching, Electric Motorcycles, Conservation, Wildlife
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Oct 07, 2021
Tasked with designing a new restaurant on an awkward site that couldn't support a great deal of weight, architecture studio Acme expertly used engineered wood to create an attractive and lightweight building. The Pavilion also features notable sustainable design and includes solar panels, a partially green roof, and nesting boxes for bees and bats.
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Architecture, Lifestyle
sustainable design, London, Building and Construction, Restaurant
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Oct 07, 2021
IK Multimedia has finally released the four X-Gear effects units announced earlier this year. Each of the floor stomps is packed with digital effects drawn from the company's powerful AmpliTube modeling software.
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Music, Technology
IK Multimedia, Guitar Effects
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Oct 07, 2021
How fast does an EV charger have to be to completely eliminate range anxiety - and can our power grids cope with ultra-chargers drawing 0.9 megawatts at full blast? It seems we're going to find out. Hong Kong company Desten is hitting the road to demo a remarkable EV battery and charger combination that's 2.5 times faster than the industry-leading beast that ABB revealed earlier this week.
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Automotive, Transport
Electric Vehicles, Battery Charger, EV Charging, World's Fastest
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Oct 07, 2021
The modern microscope is an incredibly powerful tool when it comes to detecting disease, but typically the biological material being studied needs to be stained or dyed to reveal its secrets. This can alter the properties of the sample and lead to misdiagnosis, but scientists at Australia's La Trobe University have been developing a new microscope slide that sidesteps this issue, and they've used it to detect breast cancer as part of an early trial.
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Medical, Science
La Trobe University, Cancer, Breast cancer, Microscopes
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Oct 07, 2021
General Motors will kick off 2022 by premiering the much-anticipated all-electric Chevy Silverado at CES, just days after the New Year. The electric pickup will represent one of GM's first steps in a more mainstream EV direction, as electrics grow into a bigger part of its production.
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Automotive, Transport
Electric truck, Electric Vehicles, GM, Chevrolet, Pickup, Truck, ces-2022
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