Tiny aerial drones have many potential uses, but their ability to navigate is severely limited by their minuscule amount of onboard processing power. Scientists have now set about addressing that limitation, taking a cue from foraging insects such as ants. Continue Reading Catego … | Continue reading
While it's very important to have a properly fitting bicycle, not all bike store employees have the time or expertise to manually perform a full bike-fit session with each customer. That's where the Smartfit Q2 kiosk comes in, as it uses AI to do the job quickly. Continue Reading … | Continue reading
Last year, Brooklyn-based e-mobility startup Infinite Machine launched a futuristic electric scooter rocking angular Cybertruck lines. Now the company has announced a limited second production run called the P1: First Edition. Continue Reading Category: Urban Transport, Transport … | Continue reading
OODA is certainly no stranger to designing unusual buildings, however its latest project ramps up the ambition considerably. Named Bond Tower, it takes the form of a pair of skyscrapers that have kinks in them, forming a shape likened to an oversized ballet pose. Continue Reading … | Continue reading
Transparent OLED technology has come a long way since early prototypes more than a decade ago, but screens are still a pricey proposition. Korean researchers have developed a 100-inch NTS display for mass production at a tenth of the cost. Continue Reading Category: Technology Ta … | Continue reading
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated how a specific protein increases in our organs as we get older and actively promotes the aging process. By blocking this activity, it could not only help us live longer, but slow the physical decline that is, right now, an inevitab … | Continue reading
Watering and fertilizing crops to provide enough food for a changing world is a major challenge in agriculture. Now, scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a “smart soil” that can keep plants better hydrated and provide a controlled release of nutrients. I … | Continue reading
When scientists recently dug up fossilized bones of a species of megafauna by a riverbank in Argentina, they found something even more fascinating than the remnants of this glyptodont. On those bones they found the type of cut marks not inflicted by other animals but by stone too … | Continue reading
China is looking to get into the planetary defense business. A new paper by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) confirms that in 2030, the country plans to conduct a test mission to deflect a small asteroid from its current course. Continue Reading Category: Space, Sci … | Continue reading
Carabiner-type multitools with integrated bit drivers may be a dime a dozen, but the new EH4 distinguishes itself in one important way. It provides storage space for three double-ended bits, offering users a total of six onboard bit options. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, L … | Continue reading
The world's largest renewable energy and transmission project has received key approval from government officials. The Australia-Asia Power Link project will send Australian solar power to Singapore via 4,300 kilometer-long undersea cables. Continue Reading Category: Energy, Scie … | Continue reading
Two 650-foot-tall (200-m) towers have risen in China's Gansu Province. Combined with an array of 30,000 mirrors arranged in concentric circles, the new facility is expected to generate over 1.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity every year. Continue Reading Category: Energy, S … | Continue reading
The first expedition to the Titanic since last year's Titan submersible disaster that killed five people is on its way. The goal is to make the most detailed imaging survey yet of the historic wreck to ascertain how the sea environment is affecting it. Continue Reading Category: … | Continue reading
Playing the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons with others has a positive impact on mental health, according to a new study. The researchers say that the game should be included as a therapeutic tool as part of a holistic approach to mental health. Continue Reading Cate … | Continue reading
For the first time, scientists have discovered that a small region of our brain shuts down to take microsecond-long naps while we're awake. What's more, these same areas 'flicker' awake while we're asleep. These new findings could offer pivotal insights into neurodevelopmental an … | Continue reading
Wearables have moved way beyond simply counting steps. Now, they can continuously monitor health parameters like sleep patterns, heart rate, and overall wellness. Wearables, such as smartwatches and smart rings, empower patients to gain insights into their bodies, provide motivat … | Continue reading
There's nothing quite as 'gram worthy as a hot spring set against an idyllic mountain or waterfall backdrop. Problem is, the average gorgeous backdrop doesn't come with a perfectly placed hot spring. That no longer has to be the case thanks to the Joolca Hottub. The rugged, colla … | Continue reading
A lot of the time, friends and family come to me as “that car guy” to ask about vehicles. Occasionally, though, I step out of that role and do something different – I work with tools. And that is exactly what the Can-Am Defender is. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transpor … | Continue reading
Why stuff 13 tools into your pocket if you can just carry one tool with 13 functions? That's the thinking behind the Orioners Z1 titanium multitool, which is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lifestyle Tags: Multitools, Kickstar … | Continue reading
With driver Chris Ward in the captain's chair, the Czinger 21C clocked in a 48.83-second run with 3rd through 6th place all separated by less than 0.9 of a second. The overall winner was the Ford Supervan 4.2 (you should use the word "van" loosely) with a 43.98-second go. Continu … | Continue reading
If you want to run faster, it definitely helps if you know what it feels like to run faster. The Airshield was designed with that fact in mind, as it allows runners to train without experiencing any air resistance. Continue Reading Category: Sports, Lifestyle Tags: ETH Zurich, Ru … | Continue reading
Using biowaste from cassava plants, scientists have created a coating that virtually eliminates friction in metal parts. The breakthrough has the potential to deliver better fuel economy, extend the lifespan of moving parts, and deliver enormous savings in myriad industries. Cont … | Continue reading
The UK's Solar Scooters is getting ready to unleash a beast of a stand-up e-scoot on US shores. The dual-motor, full-suspension Hyperion can cruise at a leisurely 15 mph but can also open up to highway speeds of up to 65 mph. Continue Reading Category: Urban Transport, Transport … | Continue reading
Taking cues from geckos, EPFL researchers have developed an unmanned aerial vehicle with an upturned nose that crashes into vertical poles, and then wraps its wings around to perch. The PercHug could find use in inspection and surveillance tasks. Continue Reading Category: Drones … | Continue reading
Leading 3D-printed architecture firm Icon continues to develop its cutting-edge technology from niche proposition to mainstream construction method with its latest project, a high-profile luxury housing development in Texas. Continue Reading Category: Architecture, Lifestyle Tags … | Continue reading
A robotic truck equipped with a 105-ft (32-m) telescopic boom arm has just journeyed from Australia to Florida. Now the construction robot will get busy churning out up to 10 houses in a bid to become the employee of choice for building entire communities. Continue Reading Catego … | Continue reading
Now in its eighth year, the Beaker Street Festival's Science Photography Prize tells the story of one of the more remote places on Earth, Australia's southern island state of Tasmania, and the 12 finalists for 2024 have captured the beauty and diversity of this far-flung region. … | Continue reading
We have to applaud the 13 engineers at Jiizer Design for immediately capturing our attention – albeit not at first for the tool they have on offer. But if you're after a handy tool that can solder, heat-cut and, yes, blow, it's time to pull the Jiizer out and get to work. Continu … | Continue reading
Austrian startup FlyNow is opening manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia, after the announcement that "thousands" of its coaxial twin-rotor helicopters will transport visitors at the upcoming World Expo in Riyadh. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft, Transport Tags: eVTOL, Hel … | Continue reading
If you've wondered where future Moon explorers will live, it may be in natural caves deep beneath the lunar crust. Radar data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter confirms that giant lava tubes lead to tunnels large enough to house entire bases. Continue Reading Category: Spa … | Continue reading
Maintaining some semblance of privacy in a society where cameras are increasingly prevalent is becoming harder and harder. But the unwanted eyes aren’t just a problem out in public – nowadays the monitoring is coming from inside the house, too. Be it obvious sources like a baby m … | Continue reading
On The Move's Crossfire was once just a basic hybrid caravan in a robust lineup of similarly styled trailers. But this year, the company has revived the nameplate into a unique towable panorama that rivals the new Kimberley Kube in sleek, stylish, wood-free off-grid camping pod d … | Continue reading
Mingyang Smart Energy, maker of the world's largest wind turbines, has just unveiled its latest gigantic floating offshore wind turbine creation. The OceanX is a two-headed, deep-water behemoth capable of generating during Cat 5 hurricanes. Continue Reading Category: Technology T … | Continue reading
For most of us, the home-brewing of beer is something that we leave to other people, because it just looks too complicated. Seattle-based company iGulu is out to change that, with its iGulu S1 automated beer-brewing machine. Continue Reading Category: Around The Home, Lifestyle T … | Continue reading
Canadian ebike maker Rocky Mountain has launch an adventure model called the Reaper Powerplay that's described as a "full-sized electric trail bike in a junior-sized package" and rides as the first mid-motor, full-suspension eMTB for kids. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Tra … | Continue reading
France's Baluchon was commissioned to create a full-time towable home for a single person. The result is the Hytta, which features a traditional cottage-like exterior and a comfortable-looking interior layout that can host the occasional guest or two. Continue Reading Category: T … | Continue reading
Not everyone has the room for a bulky desktop computer at home or in the office, which makes a mini-PC a desirable option. Startup Miniproca has launched a model on Kickstarter that features octa-core processing brains, Radeon graphics, and a multi-touch display. Continue Reading … | Continue reading
The development of once-a-day pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), drugs like Truvada and Descovy signified a huge advance in HIV medicine. When taken as prescribed by someone who’s HIV-negative, PrEP reduces their risk of contracting the virus from sex by about 99%. Continue Reading … | Continue reading
While there has been a general consensus that olive oil and other plant-based fats are healthier than butter, scientists have now comprehensively put it beyond doubt, combining a number of diet-intervention studies and previous cohort research that all show how this lifestyle cho … | Continue reading
People living with diabetes might have a new hope. Scientists have tested a new drug therapy in diabetic mice, and found that it boosted insulin-producing cells by 700% over three months, effectively reversing their disease. Continue Reading Category: Medical, Science Tags: Diabe … | Continue reading
Microvascular disease affects the small blood vessels, particularly in the kidneys and eyes, and is a common diabetic complication. Diabetic nephropathy causes the deterioration of kidney function and eventual failure; diabetic retinopathy can lead to vision loss and blindness. S … | Continue reading
At this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, Christian Horner – team principal for Red Bull's multi-championship Oracle Red Bull Formula 1 team – gobsmacked all of us when he revealed Red Bull's latest addition to extreme sport: The RB17. A hybrid mid-engine, 1,200 hp (895 kW) razo … | Continue reading
Stellantis – the conglomerate parent company of Fiat, Chrysler, and the French PSA Group, which sells brands like Alfa, Dodge, Jeep, Peugeot and more – has filed a new patent design that appears to be an all-in-one solution to something seemingly not needing a solution for 99.999 … | Continue reading
Racing is expensive. Fuel, tires, technology, transport, drivers, you name it. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags: Lotus, Hypercar, Crash, Electric Vehicles | Continue reading
Up until now, California trailer builder Polydrops has been focused on building some of the lightest, most geometrical RVs out there. But the type of young, adventurous camping enthusiasts limber enough to squeeze themselves into an ultralight teardrop eventually grow up, have a … | Continue reading
In the not-too-distant future, astronauts could be drinking water harvested from their own urine, courtesy of a Dune-inspired system integrated into their spacesuit. If nothing else, it should certainly beat just peeing into a diaper. Continue Reading Category: Space, Science Tag … | Continue reading
Imagine if one (or both) of your feet couldn't conform to uneven walking surfaces, or flex to spring you forward with each step. That's what it's like for most people who have prosthetic feet, although an experimental new foot could change that. Continue Reading Category: Good Th … | Continue reading
The PocketBook Eo color E Ink e-note announced back in April is now available. We've spent the last few weeks being kinder to our eyes while makes notes, reading and planning – and have even taken the odd photo. Let's have a closer look. Continue Reading Category: Mobile Technolo … | Continue reading