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New CDC modeling estimates the BA.2 Omicron variant is now dominant in the United States. In related news the FDA has withdrawn its emergency authorization for the COVID-19 antibody treatment sotrovimab as research has found it ineffective against BA.2.

Hauling heavy gear to entertain passers-by can be a pain for street or subway musicians... literally. The Caseic from Florida's Zachary DeJarnette could make such things less of a chore, by combining a guitar case with an amplifier and speaker combo.

3D-printed architecture tech has huge potential for military use, both at home and overseas. With this in mind, the U.S. Army plans to build three 3D-printed barracks that it says will be the largest 3D-printed structures in the western hemisphere.

Researchers have reported successful preclinical tests for a nasal spray developed to prevent degeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The treatment was effective at reversing the signs of Alzheimer’s in mice, with human tests two years away.

In a typical sailboat race, the course is marked with a series of buoys that have to be anchored to the seabed, and which may get pushed around by winds or currents. MarkSetBot addresses those problems, with internet-connected robotic buoys.

A new study has identified microplastics in living lung tissue for the first time, building on other findings in the area and prompting scientists to explore exactly what that means for respiratory health.

While some folks might say that obese people should just exercise more and eat less, things aren't always quite that simple. A new implant is thus being designed to help boost the weight-loss process, by killing hunger-inducing cells in the stomach.

Has working from home turned you claustrophobic? If you have limited space for an extra monitor or like a change of scenery while working, this may be for you. Maximize your productivity with the world's thinnest portable touchscreen monitor, Desklab

Vietnamese firm VTN Architects showcases its skill with bamboo with its Grand World Phu Quoc Welcome Center. The building wows visitors with an intricate structure that's made from over 42,000 individual pieces of bamboo.

Does insomnia directly increase a person’s blood sugar? A new study suggests it does, and proposes treating insomnia in diabetic patients could lead to significant improvements in their disease symptoms.

By taking ultrathin films and color pigments used routinely in the food industry, scientists have developed an implantable device that can be activated by light to stimulate nerve cells and accelerate healing.

There are many parts of the world in which fresh water may be plentiful, but it's also full of harmful microbes. An experimental new filter is able to purify such water for drinking, and it's powered solely by sunlight.