Indian’s ebike is made by SUPER73 and branded as an Indian eFTR Hooligan. I took Indian Motorcycles’ ebike for a spin both on and off the pavement and found it's well-named for what it is: a street-OK electric bike that really shines on the dirt trail. It’s also a good introducti … | Continue reading
MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) is developing an AI co-pilot for aircraft called Air Guardian that actively co-operates with the pilot, making the computer part of a team instead of an emergency backup.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, Tran … | Continue reading
Fender has pulled back the stage curtain on the Highway Series acoustic guitars in dreadnought or parlor guises, each slimmed down for a more comfortable playing experience and "finely tuned for performance on and off the stage."Continue ReadingCategory: Music, TechnologyTags: Fe … | Continue reading
Porsche and Austrian shipyard Frauscher have taken the first production model of the 850 Fantom Air for a spin on the waters of Lake Garda in Italy, an electric sports boat that's is built around drive technology from the upcoming Porsche Macan electric SUV.Continue ReadingCatego … | Continue reading
Drone maker Wingcopter has partnered with the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, the REWE Group, Vodafone, Riese & Müller and the city of Michelstadt for a pilot project aimed at delivering groceries to customers in remote regions of Germany.Continue ReadingCategory: Drone … | Continue reading
Our solar system officially houses eight planets, but some scientists say there could be a ninth. And that’s not just Pluto aficionados – evidence suggests a huge undiscovered world lurks on the dark fringes out there. Now, a new study has found the outer solar system oddities co … | Continue reading
Researchers have used plasma technology to transform a species of blue-green microalgae into a bioactive coating with incredible wound-healing properties. They say the novel coating can be applied to dressings and medical devices to protect patients from infection, speed up heali … | Continue reading
A drug that currently treats excessive daytime sleepiness due to narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea could be repurposed to relieve debilitating symptoms of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) in adults.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Massachusetts Gen … | Continue reading
Technology has been very kind to bird lovers, with the likes of apps such as the Merlin Bird ID app allowing enthusiasts of all levels to easily identify their feathered friends in the neighborhood. Until recently, this required a guidebook or more expensive monitoring devices.Co … | Continue reading
A new study has found that exposure to light at night messes with our internal body clock, increasing the risk of mental illness, while daytime light exposure reduces that risk. The findings offer a simple and effective, non-pharmacological means of improving mental health.Contin … | Continue reading
Our Sun is capable of some truly terrifying outbursts – and now scientists have discovered evidence of its biggest tantrum on record. Tree rings dating back around 14,000 years contain a radiocarbon spike twice as powerful as the previous biggest known solar storm.Continue Readin … | Continue reading
Researchers have found that replacing a nutrient that pancreatic cancer cells rely on to survive and grow with a copycat version starves the cancer, slowing its spread. The finding opens the door to an entirely new approach to treating this deadly type of cancer.Continue ReadingC … | Continue reading
Vienna's Austrian Audio has announced a pocket recording system designed to capture "what you want, where you want, and when you want." The MiCreator Studio wraps a tilting condenser microphone and a USB audio interface into one rugged package.Continue ReadingCategory: Music, Tec … | Continue reading
Following its Purple Heart Manor tiny house, Canada's Acorn Tiny Homes has unveiled yet another model that pushes the boundaries of small living. Named the True North Retreat, it will sleep up to seven people, at a squeeze, and will feature some nice home comforts, including a no … | Continue reading
Toyota's CALTY Design Research studio celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, having been responsible for "everything from the 1978 Toyota Celica to the 2024 Toyota Tacoma." The futuristic Baby Lunar Cruiser concept has been created to mark the occasion.Continue ReadingCategor … | Continue reading
The Orange Patriot was the mountain bike of choice for many downhill and gravity riders in the UK and beyond in the early noughties, and now the company has revived it for the ebike age. The 2024 LE rides with Bosch power, a mullet wheelset and Strange linkage.Continue ReadingCat … | Continue reading
According to the American Cancer Society, around 150,000 new cases of rectal and colon cancer are diagnosed each year. And while the number is slowly trending downward, thanks to an increase in pre-emptive age-related screening, it’s still the third biggest cancer in the US, affe … | Continue reading
In 2021, archeologists caused a stir with the announcement that a set of fossilized human footprints in New Mexico dated back more than 20,000 years – several millennia earlier than humans were thought to have set foot in North America. Now two extra dating methods have seemingly … | Continue reading
Kawasaki has managed to squeeze both a combustion engine and a full electric powertrain into its new Ninja 7 Hybrid streetbike – and it doesn't look as ungainly as you'd think. The benefits? Fuel economy, electric boost, and some other neat tricks.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorc … | Continue reading
Researchers have found that remnants left over after a cell divides contain RNA that, when taken up by other cells, can spread cancer’s genetic blueprint. The finding opens the door to harnessing this mechanism as a way of treating cancer.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Scienc … | Continue reading
It feels like every time astronomers get a handle on a cosmic phenomenon, a new one pops up that sends them back to the drawing board. Case in point – Hubble has spotted a strange burst of light in a region of space where there didn’t seem to be a trigger.Continue ReadingCategory … | Continue reading
Most robots walk like they've soiled themselves; this one walks with a crazy amount of personality. Disney is getting very good at combining the art of character animation with the science of bipedal robotics, and the results are ... adorable.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, T … | Continue reading
Two test satellites blasted off on board a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket emblazoned with Amazon’s famous logo on Friday, ahead of more than 3,200 planned to orbit the Earth to directly challenge Elon Musk’s reign over space broadband real estate.Continue ReadingCate … | Continue reading
With a continuing hot streak felt across the Earth, 2023 is now on track to be the warmest year on record. And September was no exception; in fact, it broke existing records by a large margin, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).Continue ReadingCategory: Envi … | Continue reading
Hospitals are meant to be places of healing, but patients often pick up new infections there that are potentially dangerous and hard to treat. A new, experimental vaccine given on arrival to hospital could help prevent infections from a range of drug-resistant bacteria and fungi, … | Continue reading
A new study has found that people with non-COVID respiratory infections such as colds, flu, and pneumonia can suffer from ‘long’ symptoms that persist well beyond the acute infection stage. The findings increase awareness about the existence of long-lasting respiratory infections … | Continue reading
While Volkswagen itself is considering shaking up the classic California floor plan, the layout remains an extremely popular blueprint for third-party camper builders. Rarely, however, does the side kitchen + folding bed/bench floor plan result in the most comfortable, inviting h … | Continue reading
As the age of the smart weapon continues, Northrop Grumman has been awarded a US Navy contract to develop a new self-guided 57-mm artillery shell for the Navy's Mk110 Naval Gun Mount medium-sized gun used on Littoral Combat Ships.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags … | Continue reading
California startup Pacific Adventure Works is about to make it much easier to sleep in your vehicle, without the expense and bulk of an all-out RV build. The company puts a unique spin on the "bedroll" with a portable sleeper platform that rolls up slim for travel and quickly bui … | Continue reading
Augmented reality eyewear is great for providing turn-by-turn navigational cues, but a lot of the goggles and visors have a kind of … tech-nerdy vibe. Blucap Moto sunglasses are different, in that they won't make you look like a Sheldon Cooper wannabe.Continue ReadingCategory: We … | Continue reading
Folding bikes may be handy in cramped settings, but most of them have relatively small wheels that easily fall victim to potholes or other urban hazards. The Bastille is different, in that it folds down in a claimed five to 10 seconds while still using full-size 27.5-inch wheels. … | Continue reading
Most powered wheelchairs have at least two problems: they can't climb stairs, and the user has to remain in a single seated position. An experimental new robotic wheelchair, however, addresses both shortcomings.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, LifestyleTags: Wheelchairs, … | Continue reading
To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd, Austrian hi-fi brand Pro-Ject has launched a special Artist Collection turntable – featuring a look designed to mimic the iconic album cover.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Techn … | Continue reading
All-in-one desktop computers are a great space-saving solution for folks who work at home or in a cramped office. But what if you want to work from a coffee shop? Laptop's just don't offer a big-screen experience, so HP has made the AIO mobile with the Envy Move.Continue ReadingC … | Continue reading
Austin Maynard Architects is adept at transforming dilapidated homes into attractive modern residences, such as the King Bill and Mills, the toy management house projects. The firm recently performed similar magic with its Helvetia, which breathed new life into a traditional terr … | Continue reading
Last week, SRAM announced a new ebike system rocking a Brose motor and auto shifting technology. Now Nukeproof has launched its first models to include the Eagle Powertrain, the Megawatt Carbon RS and Pro enduro ebikes.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pe … | Continue reading
Is your scarf really made from cashmere? Is that necktie truly silk? Such questions may soon have an easy answer via a pass with your cell phone's camera thanks to a tiny near-infrared spectroscopy system developed by researchers in Germany.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTag … | Continue reading
The SP80 and Syroco teams have both got their remarkable boats on the water. Looking like a pair of alien spaceships, and pulled by ultra-fast kites instead of sails on masts, both these machines are built to reach terrifying, unprecedented speeds.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine … | Continue reading
Using a tech-modified plate and plenty of imagination, researchers have created a fun way for both diners and chefs to enhance a dining experience. And yes, this essentially means you now have permission to play with your food.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Monash Univ … | Continue reading
Researchers have found that treating Special Operations Forces veterans with two psychedelics improved their mental health symptoms and, unexpectedly, their cognitive functioning. The findings underscore the benefits of psychedelic therapy, especially for those with complicated t … | Continue reading
After 15 years of development and prototype testing, CycloTech has presented its first concept aircraft. The CruiseUp is a unique-looking personal two-seat eVTOL air car designed for cross-town hops – and it'd probably stop better than any other eVTOL.Continue ReadingCategory: Ai … | Continue reading
Moderna, one pharmaceutical company inextricably linked to the pandemic vaccination response, has announced it will take its new seasonal influenza and COVID-19 combination shot to Phase 3 trials after "strong" results in Phase 1/2 stages of testing. It'll be somewhat of a relief … | Continue reading
Researchers have used AI to create a way of improving the quality and civility of online discussions regarding polarizing topics by providing users with suggestions for rephrasing their comments before they post them. They say that, properly used, AI could be used to create a kin … | Continue reading
Following up on its slim-bodied fold-out camping trailer, Camp365 is now developing a Model T for modern day. The all-new pickup camper pulls Camp365's lightweight, collapsible design off the trailer frame and drops it in the truck bed, providing a slim, lightweight electric-truc … | Continue reading
Senescent cells have been the number-one target for scientists seeking the elusive magic bullet in anti-aging therapy. And with good reason: as we age, these old, dysfunctional, non-dividing cells become increasingly harder for the immune system to dispose of. They continue to se … | Continue reading
Researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which our taste buds detect ammonium chloride, exemplified by the distinct taste of salty licorice, popular in Scandinavia and the Netherlands. They say the discovery provides evidence for the existence of a sixth basic taste.Continue R … | Continue reading
On the cosmic fashion front, Axiom Space is teaming up with the Italian luxury apparel house Prada to create the high-tech spacesuits that NASA astronauts will wear when they return to the Moon in 2025 as part of the Artemis program.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: N … | Continue reading
The US Navy has highlighted the future of the US/UK seaborne nuclear deterrent by successfully launching a Trident II D5 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana for a record 191 times.Continue ReadingCategory: Mili … | Continue reading