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First head-to-head trial pits psychedelic therapy against antidepressant
April 14, 2021
A first-of-its-kind trial has pitted a common antidepressant against psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms. The results are mixed but suggest the drug is at least as effective as common antidepressants in treating depression.
JoGo coffee straw delivers robust, fresh coffee deep in the wild
April 14, 2021
A light, ultra-portable way of getting morning coffee, the new JoGo packs coffee-brewing power into a sleek straw. It pops out of a pocket and uses an integrated filter to deliver rich morning flavor without the grounds.
Blue Origin rehearses for passengers during latest capsule test flight
April 14, 2021
Blue Origin came a step closer to crewed flights today as ground personnel stood in for astronauts during the 15th New Shepard suborbital space mission, carrying out preflight procedures and re-entering after the flight to rehearse post-flight procedures.
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Wicked Xion ebike flashes across road and trail at 50 mph
April 14, 2021One of the more flamboyant ebikes to ever put rubber to hard ground, the Xion CyberX also packs an impressive list of specs. Riders can accelerate up to 50 mph in seconds or take things slow and nomadic, wandering up to 100 miles per charge. -
Dutch citizens using "fish doorbell" to help fish get past closed lock
April 14, 2021When spawning fish travel through the canals of Utrecht, they're often blocked by the city's closed Weerdsluis lock. Regular citizens are now helping the fish to get through, though, using an online "fish doorbell." -
LED tech localizes haptic feedback to specific areas on touchscreens
April 14, 2021While most smartphones now have haptic feedback built into their screens, the whole screen buzzes, limiting the applications of the technology. A new touchscreen film, however, utilizes LEDs to only vibrate in specific areas. -
Anthropomorphic webcam looks – and moves – like a human eye
April 14, 2021It's easy for us to forget that our computers are equipped with "electronic eyes," potentially watching us at all times. Scientists are now exploring the dynamics of the relationship, with a creepy – but fully functional – human-eye-like webcam. -
Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 vs. Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra
April 14, 2021Samsung has already unveiled its flagship and mid-range phones for 2021. But just how much of a difference is between them? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 versus the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. -
Ambitious renovation turns dated hotel into modern green-hilled oasis
April 14, 2021Hired to breathe new life into a drab 1970s hotel, Sou Fujimoto Architects decided on an out-of-the-box approach that involved renovating the aging space, while also adding an eye-catching new building that takes the form of a grass-covered hill. -
Mazda debuts all-electric MX-30 compact SUV, and rotary plug-in hybrid
April 14, 2021Mazda has announced the all-new MX-30, the firm's first battery electric vehicle to the US market. Aimed at the California market, it's a compact SUV-styled car that will also herald the return of the Mazda rotary engine for a plug-in hybrid version. -
Xperia 1 III leads the charge for Sony's new camera-focused phones
April 14, 2021Sony has three new phones to show off: the flagship Xperia 1 III, the more compact Xperia 5 III, and the more affordable Xperia 10 III. As is traditional for Sony handsets, the devices are particularly appealing in the camera and display departments. -
Canon puts professionals in focus with EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera
April 14, 2021Canon broke into the full-frame mirrorless camera space in 2018 with the launch of the EOS R system. A compact RP joined the lineup the following year, and prosumers got two models in 2020. Now a new flavor aimed at professionals is on the way. -
The highly-rated VANKYO MatrixPad Z10 10" Tablet is now on sale
April 14, 2021If you're in the market for a new tablet for everyday use, the VANKYO MatrixPad Z10: 10" 3GB+32GB Tablet is an excellent contender. It sports a 10.1" IPS display, with a resolution of 1920x1200, and best yet, it's now price-dropped at 21% off. -
Submersible snake-inspired robot can inspect ships and infrastructure
April 13, 2021Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have spent a number of years developing modular snake-like robots for all kinds of purposes, and the latest adaptation sees its serpent-inspired tech headed underwater. -
Quantum bits recruited to detect dark matter turning into light
April 13, 2021Dark matter makes up the majority of matter in the universe, but it’s strangely shy about making its presence known. Now physicists have designed a new test to search for signs of two candidate particles, using the quirky world of quantum technology.