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Research looking at records from half a million people has identified 22 associations between viral infections and neurodegenerative disease. Influenza, encephalitis and other infections were linked to increased rates of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MS.

These strangely-shaped twisted-loop propellers look like a revolutionary (sorry) advance for the aviation and marine sectors. Radically quieter than traditional propellers in both air and water, they're also showing some huge efficiency gains.

It's always good if the use of antibiotics can be avoided, to keep harmful bacteria from developing a resistance to them. A new wound-treatment spray could help, as it kills bacteria using peptides that occur naturally in our bodies.

Don’t you wish that, while traveling abroad, a little birdie would whisper in your ear the words you want to say … in the language of the country you’re in? While not a “little birdie,” these Mymanu CLIK S earbuds are going to help you do just that.

Mosquito repellent is a key weapon to keep those biting bugs at bay, but it can be frustratingly fickle. Now researchers in Italy have developed new formulations that they say can last as long as eight hours, are odorless and boast other advantages.

It's a sad fact that even though bees are essential to pollinating crops, they're also harmed by the pesticides used on those very same plants. Thanks to a new discovery, however, a bee-friendly pesticide could soon be cheaper and easier to produce.

Audi is exploring a more rugged, adventure-ready breed of electric utility vehicle. The Activesphere concept is a more versatile multipurpose EV, combining a sport sedan's body, 4x4's high ground clearance, and pickup truck's gear-carrying utility.

Douze Cycles has partnered with Toyota France to launch a new front-loader ebike. The Douze Cycles x La mobilité Toyota cargo ebike can haul up to 100 kg of goods around the city, and features a Yamaha motor for pedal-assist plus a 100-km battery.

A study has looked at six key healthy lifestyle factors that can significantly reduce memory loss in old age, finding adults engaging in between four and six healthy behaviors could significantly reduce their risk of developing dementia.

Commissioned to design a new factory for luxury fashion house Fendi, Milan studio Piuarch has created a large building that's topped by an impressive green roof, helping it take its place well among the surrounding Italian countryside.

Snøhetta has joined forces with Vipp to create a collection of luxurious vacation cabins situated above a fjord in Norway, which feature generous glazing that's designed to make visitors feel like they're floating on the edge of the cliffside.

According to the US Energy Information Administration, customers experienced an average of almost 7.5 hours without power in 2021, with 72% of that resulting from major weather events. We can only hope they had a backup solar generator.