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New type of plastic biodegrades in the ocean faster than paper
October 17, 2024
Researchers have spent the last few years trying to find which type of plastic biodegrades the fastest. It turns out that a common plastic we've been using for over 100 years does, and they've learned how to accelerate that process.
Build details showcase incredible scale of Saudi Arabia's Line megacity
October 17, 2024
As the Line megacity continues to grow in the Saudi Arabian desert, some new construction details showcase the scale of the gigantic project, including its reported use of one fifth of the world's available steel.
Explosive flower blasts beaks to dislodge rival pollen
October 17, 2024
If you were a flowering plant, wouldn't you want your pollen to be received by a plant of your own kind? According to a new study, at least one plant may ensure that happens, by blasting "rival" pollen off of pollinating animals' bodies.
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October 17, 2024Honda has unveiled a limited edition of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP that is restricted to 300 units globally. The flagship liter-class motorcycle features full carbon fiber bodywork and comes in an all-black stealth avatar. -
October 17, 2024How would you like to have your own AT-ST walker from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi? Well, the just-announced Tron 1 biped robot is the next-best thing. It's just a wee bit smaller than a walker, plus you can't ride inside of it. -
October 17, 2024RIBA has named London's Elizabeth Line rail transport network as the winner of the 2024 Stirling Prize, the UK's most prestigious architecture award. The judges lauded its remarkable engineering achievement and passenger-focused design. -
October 17, 2024BenQ has launched a new 4K projector that's designed specifically for modern open-plan living spaces. The GP520 features smart auto setup technology "for stunning viewing quality, regardless of the wall color, lighting conditions, or room layout." -
October 17, 2024Everybody from NASA to David Bowie has wondered if there’s life on Mars – and now we might have a precise place to look for it. A new Caltech study has shown that photosynthetic microbes could thrive in a small habitable zone beneath the ice. -
October 17, 2024Color E Ink has been in the wild for a while now, and we've featured a number of reading and note-taking devices that use it. Amazon's popular Kindle range has so far stuck with shades of gray. That's changed with the launch of the Kindle Colorsoft. -
October 17, 2024If a medical professional has ever had a hard time getting a needle into your veins, you'll welcome this new gizmo from Adison Technology. By effectively turning your skin transparent, it makes needle sticks more accurate and therefore less painful. -
October 17, 2024An insulin that switches itself on and off in response to blood glucose levels has proven successful in lowering the risk of dangerously low glucose levels, or hypos, in animals. The drug holds great promise for the tens of millions of diabetics worldwide. -
October 16, 2024Scientists at the University College London have set a new world record in wireless data transmission speeds, sending a blistering 938 Gigabits per second (Gbps) over the air through a combo of radio and light technology. -
October 16, 2024The Toyota Research Institute has been doing some incredible work teaching robots to rapidly learn and perform tasks autonomously – now, it's bringing its Large Behavior Model tech to the extraordinary Atlas humanoid in partnership with Boston Dynamics.
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