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Ruggedly avant garde teardrop trailer looks to right-size RV adventure
August 05, 2022
The Campinawe trailer arrives like a piece of geometric abstract art meant to live in. Its pop-open panoramic window reveals a flexible space with a light, portable equipment set that includes a toilet, Yeti cooler, battery pack and bathroom tent.
Scientists create first full map of human immune system connectivity
August 05, 2022
By using advanced screening methods to tune into the communications taking place between individual cells, scientists have produced a full connectivity map of the human immune system, which may help develop new treatments for disease.
Protein discovery points to entirely new way to treat type 2 diabetes
August 04, 2022
A study has homed in on a newly discovered mechanism that could prevent insulin resistance in type 2 diabetics. The research found disrupting the expression of a certain protein could protect beta cells and prevent patients from becoming insulin resistant.
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SeaSearcher drone is set to take the treasure-hunting world by storm
August 06, 2022As any viewer of the Discovery Channel will know, the search for sunken treasure typically involves sifting through the sand, just hoping to find gold or silver. The SeaSearcher underwater drone, however, may soon point clients right to the booty. -
Evil Bikes hits trail Armageddon on the Epocalypse ebike
August 05, 2022Bellingham, WA-based Evil Bikes has partnered with Shimano for the launch of its "first foray into the electric underworld" in the demonic trail-blazing shape of a full suspension trail-hugger known as the Epocalypse. -
AUDROS tech would keep captured drones from falling on people's heads
August 05, 2022There are now a number of systems in which "good" drones are used to disable "enemy" drones, such as those conducting spying missions. A new system takes a safer approach to the task, in that the captured drones don't simply plummet to the ground. -
Wind turbine fitted with recyclable blades starts generating electricity
August 05, 2022Siemens Gamesa has developed a fully recyclable blade that can be used to create new products when its wind-catching days are done, and it's just been installed on a turbine at a commercial wind farm in the North Sea. -
Joy tiny house opens up for family vacations and entertaining guests
August 05, 2022Commissioned to design a vacation home for a family of four that could occasionally be used for hosting parties, New Zealand's Build Tiny has created an open and airy tiny house that's also well-suited to entertaining guests. -
Double-action mechanism found that makes ketamine less addictive
August 05, 2022Like many highly addictive drugs, ketamine causes a rush of dopamine in the brain. But new research in mice from the University of Geneva shows ketamine also blocks the brain process that leads to neuroplasticity, habit formation and compulsion. -
Nano-sponges on graphene make efficient filters of industrial wastewater
August 05, 2022Engineers at the University of Vienna have developed a new composite material that makes an efficient filter for removing organic pollutants from water. The system uses super-porous “nano-sponges” embedded on a sheet of graphene. -
Save $125 on this premium VPN plan and protect your online presence
August 04, 2022With hybrid work schedules and digital meetups, a secure connection is sought more than ever. ClearVPN Premium Plan: 1-Year Subscription protects your digital life at home or on the go and provides a powerful solution for ultimate digital privacy. -
EarHealth earbuds accurately diagnose a range of ear conditions
August 04, 2022Researchers at the University at Buffalo have used Bluetooth earbuds and a deep learning AI system to diagnose three common ear conditions with a simple, non-invasive audio test that uses a sonar-like audio chirp to map out the ear structure. -
Study of Alzheimer's risk gene reveals potentially reversible mechanism
August 04, 2022MIT scientists have uncovered a mechanism for how a common genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s contributes to the disease. It centers on lipid metabolism, and early investigations suggest it could eventually lead to new treatments for the disease. -
Amateurs excel in the 2022 David Malin astrophotography awards
August 04, 2022Named after renowned photographer David Malin, the Southern Hemisphere’s most prestigious astrophotography competition has delivered a stellar collection of images celebrating everything from stunning deep space snaps to more earthbound nightscapes. -
Brain volume study reveals anti-aging potential of taking the stairs
August 04, 2022A research team in Germany has found that even slight changes to regular physical activity, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, can counter the age-related loss of volume in brain regions linked to disease.
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