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World's first commercial sand battery begins energy storage in Finland
July 05, 2022
Polar Night Energy says it's developed and commercialized a super-cheap, super-simple way of storing energy for anywhere between hours and months, simply using heated sand. Its first 8-megawatt-hour thermal battery has gone online in Finland.
Tiny shapeshifting robots brush and floss your teeth, kill bacteria
July 05, 2022
Like many menial tasks, there may soon be a way to outsource brushing your teeth to robots. A new system of microrobots can change shape to form bristles or floss, and don’t just brush plaque away but release antimicrobials to kill bad bacteria.
NASA loses radio contact with CAPSTONE lunar probe
July 05, 2022
In a development that's thrown a spanner in the works of its US$37.2-million Artemis moon mission, NASA has lost radio contact with its Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) CubeSat space probe.
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ADHD drugs could help treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s
July 06, 2022A new review has found repurposing some drugs currently used for ADHD and depression could offer improvements to cognitive symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The review focused on drugs developed to stimulate the brain’s noradrenaline system. -
Ford Transit 4x4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure
July 06, 2022Thanks to the innovation-loaded 2019 Cliff 4x4 Adventure Van concept, the Sunlight Cliff camper van has a reputation for being more adventuresome than average. With the new 4x4 Adventure Edition, Sunlight pushes the Cliff to full adventure potential. -
EEG earbud is made to monitor astronauts' sleep patterns on the ISS
July 06, 2022Sleeping while wired up with an EEG cap would be hard enough here on Earth, but can you imagine trying to do so in the zero-gravity environment of outer space? It could be quite awkward, which is why an earbud has been designed to do the same job. -
Eco-friendly algae-based prawn substitute could soon hit the market
July 06, 2022Microalgae is already being used as a fish-free alternative to the fish feed commonly used in aquaculture operations. Taking things a step further, scientists are now looking at using the plant-like organisms to replace the prawns eaten by humans. -
Quirky shed packs in everything from solar power to a chicken coop
July 06, 2022Pin-Up Houses is known for creating unique designs. However, the firm's latest model, a shed/storage space named Gardenrobe, mixes together such disparate features as solar power, rainwater collection, and even a chicken coop. -
Asus powers the next generation of mobile gamers with ROG Phone 6 launch
July 06, 2022The gaming wing of consumer tech giant Asus, the Republic of Gamers, has unveiled the latest edition of the ROG Phone, a mobile gaming powerhouse running Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon chipset and sporting a 165-Hz AMOLED HDR10+ display. -
Mice cloned from freeze-dried cells could improve species conservation
July 06, 2022Japanese scientists have successfully cloned mice from freeze-dried adult cells, which can be stored easily for long periods of time. The cloned mice were later able to have their own offspring, potentially aiding conservation of endangered species. -
Zodiac Stargazer offers you a ride in a swiveling telescope on wheels
July 06, 2022Designer Hyunsik Moon has caught our eye with a very odd EV concept. The Zodiac Stargazer places two passengers in an astronomical telescope on wheels, which can rotate to face directly upward, giving you an extraordinary window to the universe. -
This minimalist corner lamp offers 16 million colors and 300 effects
July 05, 2022Every home has a couple of dull corners that could benefit from extra light. With the Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp, you can brighten up the place with a couple of taps. In our Deal Days events, it’s now only $59.99. -
Study argues insects feel pain, raises questions around ethical farming
July 05, 2022A new review article suggests insects have the capacity to experience pain. The research summarizes the latest behavioral and molecular science and concludes pain states in insects could have ethical implications for current farming practices. -
Fat-burning molecule recruits neighboring cells in fight against obesity
July 05, 2022In the quest to tackle obesity, a new study has brought a new molecule into the mix. The authors were able to demonstrate how the molecule can be targeted with treatments to prevent weight gain in mice on high-fat diets. -
New clues to how COVID may trigger immune damage in the brain
July 05, 2022A small autopsy study examining brain tissue from deceased COVID-19 patients is offering clues to how this coronavirus can lead to brain damage. The findings suggest an abnormal immune response could be damaging vascular cells in the blood-brain barrier.
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