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Currently, when we're heading outside on a sunny day, we apply sunscreen to limit UV damage to our skin. Thanks to new research, however, we may soon apply a different sort of lotion to avoid frostbite on cold days. -
Researchers have developed a new type of adaptive liquid lens that changes its focal distance when a voltage is applied. Made with an electrically responsive fluid, the lens is lightweight and could be easily manufactured for use in smartphones.
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A set of lengthy silver and gold tubes dug up from a famous grave in the the Caucuses has been found to represent the oldest surviving drinking straws, with the scientists behind the discovery believing they were used for communal beer consumption.
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With the decision on the replacement of the US Army's UH-60 Black Hawk fleet coming down to the wire, the partners behind the SB>1 Defiant have announced that their candidate advanced rotorcraft has completed its first mission profile test flights.
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Three teams of scientists have achieved a major milestone in quantum computing. All three groups demonstrated better than 99 percent accuracy in silicon-based quantum devices, paving the way for practical, scalable, error-free quantum computers.
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Scientists at the University of Cambridge have been developing artificial pancreas technology to help manage diabetes for more than a decade and have now reported "life-changing" results from trials in young children.
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A novel study has investigated the lingering cognitive effects of mild COVID-19 in the months following infection. The research revealed minor deficits in attention and memory can be seen for up to six months following a mild infection.
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Self-driven trailer tech looked cool on the Dethleffs Coco, and it looks even cooler on a classic Silver Bullet. The Airstream eStream concept packs an e-drive that can propel the trailer's weight, maneuver into tight spaces, and power home or camp.
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A new study has proposed that a simple retina scan could indicate whether a person is at risk of early death. The research found the greater the gap between a person’s chronological age and retinal age the higher their risk of dying.
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Thor Industries welcomes RVers to the future with an electrified camper concept. The Thor Vision Vehicle pushes past the limitations of all-electric motorhomes with a 300-mile fuel cell hybrid drive, coupled with the comforts of a modern smart home.
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Back in 2016, we told you about the iBubble, an underwater drone that autonomously follows and films scuba divers. Well, it now has a more capable industrial-use big brother, known as the Seasam.
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