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Novel Alzheimer's treatment clears brain plaques with light and oxygen
April 13, 2021
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have come up with novel approach to tackling brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's, clearing them through the use of injectable, oxygenated atoms that are activated by infrared light.
Hyundai specs its otherworldly Staria van and previews camper car
April 13, 2021
Hyundai brought some rare excitement and buzz to the minivan segment last month when it previewed the all-new Staria. Now it follows up by filling in all the details about its latest MPV and previewing a camper van version.
Study links poor diet to pro-inflammatory gut bacteria
April 13, 2021
New research is offering insights into the relationship between diet, gut bacteria, and intestinal inflammation. The study found consistent associations between pro-inflammatory bacterial species and diets high in fast food, sugar and animal products.
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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. -
New Stanford “Zoom Fatigue” study finds women affected more than men
April 13, 2021Stanford University scientists have conducted the first large survey into the modern phenomenon of "Zoom Fatigue." They found women suffer from greater exhaustion following videoconferencing compared to men, and the researchers think they know why. -
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy to launch NASA's ice-hunting mission to the Moon
April 13, 2021A NASA next-generation rover designed to sniff out water and ice at the lunar south pole has just been assigned a ride, with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy given the job of launching it along with a medium-capacity lander to the Moon in 2023. -
Black phosphorus coating kills superbugs then self-destructs
April 13, 2021New weapons against so-called “superbugs” are desperately needed. A new black phosphorus coating quickly kills bacteria and fungi, then dissolves within 24 hours – and best of all, bacteria can’t evolve resistance against this mode of attack. -
DARPA awards contracts for orbital nuclear propulsion demonstrator
April 13, 2021DARPA's nuclear space rocket project is progressing, with contracts awarded to General Atomics, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin for the first phase of a program to place a Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) demonstrator into low Earth orbit by 2025. -
Biomega Ein electric-assist bicycle trailer pushes its weight around
April 13, 2021There are some people who feel no need for an ebike during regular cycling, but who would like an electric assist when pulling a trailer. Well, that's where the new motorized Ein trailer is designed to come in. -
Study finds that human brains react faster to non-alarming screams
April 13, 2021A new study has revealed that a human scream can convey a complex range of emotions beyond fear and danger. What's more, our brains perceive and respond to them in different and somewhat counter-intuitive ways. -
Scientists tunnel back over 4,000 years in time – through bat guano
April 13, 2021For many years now, scientists have learned about the past by analyzing core samples taken from ice caps or soil. They have now applied that same technique to a millennia-old pile of bat poop, with interesting results. -
Remarkable circular home merges seamlessly with Polish forest
April 13, 2021Envisioned by Przemysław Olczyk Mobius Architekci as a section of tree trunk, the Circle Wood is an unusual circular home situated within a forest clearing. It takes its place well among the trees and hosts a private garden atrium at its center. -
Modular mobile robot can take on multiple roles at construction site
April 13, 2021Austrian startup Printstones has been developing robotic 3D-printing robots since 2017, and has just pulled back the curtain on its latest prototype, a mobile multi-tasking construction bot called the Baubot.