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2WD electric Ultra Bike stores range-extending fuel in its huge wheels
May 16, 2022
This electric 2WD fat bike is built to tackle just about anything, with huge balloon tires at the front and rear. It can cross water in amphibious mode, and handle serious distances with a range extender and up to 40 liters of fuel in the wheels.
FDA approves new kind of diabetes drug with anti-obesity potential
May 15, 2022
The FDA has approved a new kind of drug for type 2 diabetes. The once-weekly injection was found to be more effective at controlling blood sugar levels than current treatments, and a recent trial found it also may be useful as an anti-obesity therapy.
China's TCab E20 eVTOL prototype is making regular transition flights
May 15, 2022
Shanghai's TCab Tech has become one of China's leading eVTOL contenders, claiming it's now made many test flights validating its 50-percent scale prototype air taxi design in vertical lift and hover mode, as well as transitions to winged cruise flight.
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Antibiotic overuse linked to immune defects and bowel disease
May 16, 2022New studies have highlighted the importance of judicious antibiotic use, one found antibiotics can increase a person’s risk of fungal infections, while another suggests antibiotic use in old age is linked to higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease. -
Ryse Recon eVTOL may soon be flying across a ranch near you
May 16, 2022Farmers and ranchers have a lot of land to cover, and a lot of work to get done in a day. The Ryse Recon was designed with those facts in mind, as it's being made to quickly fly rural users from place to place. -
First drive: 2023 Nissan Z is smooth perfection
May 16, 2022The mantra "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" carries with it the ideal that thoughtful application is superior to brute force. Hurrying means making mistakes. The 2023 Nissan Z is an embodiment of this philosophy from its inception, and it’s paid off. -
Review: Arclight Pedals light up the night with smart LED technology
May 16, 2022Last year Redshift Sports announced its LED-equipped Arclight Pedals, which "magically" illuminate white in front and red in the rear, no matter which side of the pedal is up. I had a chance to try them out, and they're everything that was promised. -
Teenage Engineering goes update crazy for field version of iconic OP-1 synth
May 16, 2022Last month, Teenage Engineering launched the first in a new line of portable audio products, the gorgeous but expensive TX-6 mixer. Now the company has revealed the second member of the field family, a modern reworking of its iconic OP-1 synth. -
Renault goes for the last-mile triple with OptiModale delivery concept
May 16, 2022Many of us will be familiar with package deliveries by truck, some may get their hot meals delivered by cargo bike and a few might even have had meds arrive by drone. Now Renault has combined all three for the E-Tech Master OptiModale concept. -
Enzyme "sugar tag" blocks excess cell death behind chronic inflammation
May 16, 2022A new discovery around inflammation and excessive cell death in the body illuminates the key role a certain enzyme plays in the process, and how targeting a "sugar tag" could lead to treatments for a wide range of conditions. -
Get a Sam's Club membership for the lowest price ever
May 15, 2022Do you feel like you have to take out a loan just to pay for the groceries and other essentials you and your family need? You’re not alone. Sam’s Club can help relieve some of the financial pressure of shopping without sacrificing quality. -
Microgel beads offer safer path for cell transplants to treat diabetes
May 15, 2022One way scientists hope to lighten the burden of type 1 diabetes is through transplantation of cells that produce insulin, and novel bead-like materials offer new hope by reducing the need for immunosuppressant drugs with severe side effects. -
Sandia developing micro-grids to power future Moon base
May 15, 2022To keep the lights on in NASA's Artemis human lunar outpost, Sandia National Laboratories is developing electrical micro-grids to handle the power distribution from the Moon base's mini nuclear reactors to the various living and support facilities. -
Could video games be making kids smarter? A new study says yes
May 15, 2022Screen time is generally considered to be a negative influence on a child’s development but a new study makes a strikingly different case, presenting evidence that playing video games may actually boost a child’s intelligence. -
Foldylock Forever lays claim to "world's strongest folding lock" title
May 13, 2022Back in 2014, Seatylock turned a few heads with a folding bike lock that was built into the underside of a saddle. The company's new Foldylock Forever is not seat-integrated, but it is claimed to be the strongest folding lock in the world.
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