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There are plenty of jackets out there with adjustable vents, but virtually all of them require that you manually open the vents when you run hot – not necessarily convenient when you're in rhythm on a run. With its all-new Aerogami running jacket, Nike experiments with a more intuitive, seamless form of venting. Without the need for a battery pack or any electronics, the jacket's vents automatically open when the runner sweats, providing cooling performance that doesn't require slowing down or yanking on zippers. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors , Lifestyle Tags: Nike , Running , Jacket , Outdoors , Wearable

Until this very moment, Crosscamp was known to us entirely as a small, modern camper van brand, offering flexible MPV-campers built for daily urban living and weekend road tripping. But now the company has launched a full-size camper van lineup in the same multifunctional urban-to-alpine spirit as its smaller rigs, only with more living space for RVers to enjoy. The new Flex 541 is the most versatile, adaptable of the series, using a flexible interior and array of accessories to transform from a gear shuttle, to an ultramodern two- or four-person beach bungalow, right back to an everyday grocery-getter and commuter carriage. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: Campervan , RV , Van , Modular , Motorhome , Motorhomes , Camping , Outdoors

After a hard ride, hike, paddle or whatnot, nobody wants to cover their car seat with sweat, dirt or sand. Scuvvers keep them from doing so, by simply flipping forward and folding down from the headrest. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors , Lifestyle Tags: Driving , Kickstarter , Waterproof

Because they're made of vulcanized rubber, old tires can't simply be melted down and used to make new tires. Such is reportedly not the case, however, with new rubber-free tires made from eco-friendly elastomers. Continue Reading Category: Environment , Science Tags: Tires , Rubber , Sustainable , Eurobike 2023

Great strides are being made in the field of lab-grown meat, but its price remains a barrier to wide commercial use. British startup Moolec has created what it claims is a less costly alternative, in the form of soya plants that produce pig-protein-rich beans. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Genetic engineering , Plants , Crops , Agriculture , Protein , Lab grown meat

Asus has again shunned the big-screen crowd for a hand-sized smartphone that packs a powerful punch. The Zenfone 10 comes with Qualcomm's flagship chipset, a 144-Hz AMOLED display, and a 50-MP stabilized main camera. Continue Reading Category: Mobile Technology , Technology Tags: Asus , smartphones

According to a decade-long study, loneliness was a bigger risk factor for diabetics developing cardiovascular disease than smoking, diet, and physical activity. The researchers say the findings should inform patient evaluations going forward. Continue Reading Category: Health & Wellbeing , Lifestyle Tags: Diabetes , Diabetic , Cardiovascular , Heart Disease , Society

Late last year, Sony launched a mobile motion-capture system in Japan that worked with a companion app to create a VR avatar for such things as gaming or chat. Now the Mocopi system is up for pre-order in the US. Continue Reading Category: Virtual Reality , Technology Tags: Sony , Motion sensor , Mobile , Tracking

After years of setbacks, Virgin Galactic has completed its first commercial flight that saw it carry 13 research payloads and three passengers from the Italian Air Force and National Research Council of Italy to the edge of space. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: Virgin Galactic , Launch , Space Tourism

We may soon be finishing off a box of cereal and then eating the bag it came in. Researchers have turned to bacteria-produced cellulose to create a composite packaging material to replace plastic. The material is not only robust and sustainable to produce, but it’s also biodegradable and, what’s more, edible. Continue Reading Category: Materials , Science Tags: cellulose , Bacteria , Plastic , Plastic waste , Chinese University of Hong Kong

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has announced that France launched its first hypersonic missile on June 26, 2023 at 10.00 pm CET from the DGA Biscarrosse site on the southwest coast of France near Bordeaux. Continue Reading Category: Military , Technology Tags: France , Hypersonic , Flight

Boeing, in conjunction with the US Air Force, has completed the maiden flight of the Air Force's first of five test T-7A Red Hawk trainer jets as the program shifts into its Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. Continue Reading Category: Military , Technology Tags: US Air Force , Boeing , Aircraft

The newly redesigned Monti cooler series uses the same extremely light, collapsible design as the puffy down and synthetic jackets that have been insulating adventurers for decades, only sewn into bag form and sized to keep 15 to 24 cans cold for up to 30 hours. It's the perfect way to ensure the beers (or preferred beverages of choice) you're hiking, pedaling or paddling into the backcountry are crisp and cold upon arrival. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors , Lifestyle Tags: Coolers , Backpacking , Hiking , Bikepacking , Outdoors

Although rooftop tents are designed to make camping easier, setting one up in the rain or late at night can still be a hassle. The Air Cruiser was designed with that fact in mind, as it goes up without much more than a single button-push. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors , Lifestyle Tags: roof-top tent , Camping , Inflatable , Kickstarter

Half camper car and half mobile office space, the new Skoda Roadiaq concept is 100% a digital nomad's dream machine, unrivaled by any compact camping vehicle since Vantourer's Mercedes Urban office van. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: mini-campervan , electric-camper , RV , Concept Cars , Electric Vehicles , Skoda , mobile-office , digital nomad , Camping

In recent years, we've seen wood used in the construction of traditionally non-wooden things like transistors, bicycles and drones. Now, scientists have used the stuff to create a robotic gripper … which definitely has its selling points. Continue Reading Category: Robotics , Technology Tags: National University of Singapore , Wooden

While most of us may just think of krill as baleen whale food, the tiny crustaceans are also very adept swimmers … enough so that scientists have now developed a krill-inspired robotic platform in hopes of one day creating swarms of ocean-exploring swimming robots. Continue Reading Category: Robotics , Technology Tags: Brown University , Swimming , locomotion , Biomimicry , Swarm Robotics

Most of the impacts of a warming planet are fairly obvious. But here's a strange one: researchers have found that older adults living in climates with higher average temperatures suffer a significantly increased rate of serious vision impairments. Continue Reading Category: Health & Wellbeing , Lifestyle Tags: Vision , Global Warming , Climate Crisis , University of Toronto , Aging , Eye

Many students of guitar begin their journey on an acoustic. But rocking out can be a challenge. Back in 2017, France's HyVibe launched an Indiegogo to fund a hybrid with built-in digital smarts. This was followed by a kit to give such superpowers to any acoustic. And now the company is back with an Essential system that doesn't require specialist installation. Continue Reading Category: Music , Technology Tags: Indiegogo , Guitar , Guitar Effects , Acoustics , DIY , Smart

New York's Priority Bicycles is claiming a US first with the launch of the 600HXT hardtail trail bike. Not only does it ride out with a carbon belt and Pinion gearbox, but it features Pinion's electronic Smart.Shift technology. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles , Transport Tags: Mountain Bikes , Electronic Shifting Systems , gearbox

Much of MVRDV's recent output has reflected a keen interest in echoing geological forms. Following its award-winning Valley skyscraper and Oasis Towers, the Dutch firm has now completed a tower in San Francisco that draws inspiration from rock formations and incorporates a "canyon" area in its base that serves as a shortcut for the public to pass through. Continue Reading Category: Architecture , Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction , Residential towers , Skyscrapers , MVRDV

Despite the risks associated with opioid use, they’re commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment for acute lower back and neck pain. Researchers have found that, compared to opioids, a placebo is more effective in reducing acute – short-term – back and neck pain and are calling for a change to current prescribing guidelines. Continue Reading Category: Health & Wellbeing , Lifestyle Tags: Opioids , Pain , Back Pain , University of Sydney

At the Paris Air Show, the space agencies of France, Germany and Japan signed an agreement that will allow a robotic Franco-German rover aboard Japan's Martian Moon eXploration (MMX) mission and land it on the surface of the Martian moon Phobos. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: DLR , JAXA , Mars

Nevada startup TruckHouse emerged in 2021 to realize a spiritual successor to the cult-classic Toyota Sunrader 4x4 RV of 1980s fame. Mission accomplished – and fully sold out. Now the company is moving on to even bigger, badder things with a go-anywhere HD pickup camper ready to bring luxurious living to the least luxurious parts of the world. The all-new BCR features the latest iteration of the company's high-tech carbon fiber camper design planted atop the bareback chassis of a Ram 3500 ... but not just any 3500, a fully upgraded Prospector from American Expedition Vehicles. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: Off-road , RV , Truck , Pickup , RAM , Carbon Fiber , Motorhome , Motorhomes , Off-grid , Camping

Although they may be classed as "utility task vehicles," many UTVs appear to be aimed more at outdoor adventuring. By contrast, the RVR is definitely designed to work for a living – and it's available in gas or electric models. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors , Lifestyle Tags: utv , Off-road

Using old insurance fire maps, researchers have enabled a machine-learning system to recreate 3D models of neighborhoods that no longer exist. Not only could the technique lead to VR tours of the 'hoods, but it could help study the economic impact of urbanization. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Mapping , Maps , Ohio State University , Urban Planning , Machine Learning

Ordinarily, adhesive tape either boasts a strong hold or is easy to remove. Drawing inspiration from an ancient paper-cutting technique, however, scientists have now devised a method of combining both qualities in existing types of tape. Continue Reading Category: Materials , Science Tags: Virginia Tech , kirigami , Adhesive , Tape

While it's often important for doctors to monitor a patient's physical activity throughout the day, placing cameras in that person's home is a pretty obtrusive way of doing so. Scientists have now developed an alternative, in the form of activity-tracking pants. Continue Reading Category: Health & Wellbeing , Lifestyle Tags: Clothing , Fiber Optic , Activity , Machine Learning , Smart Fabric , wearable electronics

Denmark's Phase One has unveiled its "most compact digitally integrated camera to date." The 150-megapixel XC can be had with a color or black-and-white digital back, and sports an integrated – rather than interchangeable – lens. And it's very expensive. Continue Reading Category: Photography , Technology Tags: Phase One , Medium+Format , Cameras

Astronomers have discovered a planet that seems to have somehow survived an apocalyptic scenario. The “Hot Jupiter” closely orbits a giant star that by all logic should have engulfed it, but the team has a few hypotheses about how it’s still standing. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: Planet , Stars , Astronomy , University of Sydney , Exoplanet

Sit-down gas scooters are generally underpowered and noisy, but do offer a cheap and nimble way to navigate urban streets. Electric scoots are cleaner and quieter, and the latest from CSC Motorcycles comes with classic looks, can zip to 53 mph and has a range of 68 miles. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles , Transport Tags: Electric Motorcycles , Scooter , urban transport

Chinese architectural firm Partyfriendship Studio (PFS) has recently completed an innovative project that combines traditional Chinese craftsmanship with modern technology. The studio has constructed a novel workshop space using CNC panels, where individuals can freely design and build their own furniture creations without the need for traditional tools, nails, or adhesives. Continue Reading Category: Architecture , Lifestyle Tags: CNC , Wood , DIY , Furniture , Store

One of the more difficult shots to master in photography is capturing lightning manually, even if your reaction time is exceptional. It also involves a fair bit of luck, even for professional snappers. That’s where this handy gadget comes in. Continue Reading Category: Photography , Technology Tags: Gadgets , Photography , Outdoor Technology , Camera , Photographers

In an aerospace example of the operation being a success but the patient dying, NASA has declared a satisfactory end to its X-57 Maxwell all-electric aircraft project, despite the fact that the research plane will never leave the ground. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft , Transport Tags: NASA , Experimental , Electric Aircraft

It's certainly ironic that in order to see how a wound is healing, the dressing has to be removed, potentially setting back the healing process. A clever new bandage, however, continuously shows how the wound is faring – without needing a power source. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: National University of Singapore , Smart bandage , Wound , Healing

A novel microneedle patch may bring new hope to people who struggle to keep their acne under control. Instead of utilizing antibiotics, the device releases nanoparticles that kill acne-causing bacteria when triggered by exposure to ultrasound. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: University of Hong Kong , Microneedles , Skin , Antibacterial , Ultrasound , Treatment

Firefighters have a dangerous job at the best of times, but especially so when they're first entering burning buildings. A new flame-resistant drone could help, by scouting structures to let firefighters know what they'll be up against. Continue Reading Category: Drones , Technology Tags: Firefighting , Empa , Imperial College , Quadcopter , Fire-Proof Coatings

As the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be behind us, offices have reopened but staff may find themselves adopting a hybrid working approach rather than a 9 to 5 behind the office desk. Epson has developed the Pro EX11000 Full HD laser projector to meet the multi-use display needs of staff splitting their work life between office and home. Continue Reading Category: Home Entertainment , Technology Tags: Epson , Projectors , HD , Laser , Business

Back in 2019, Insta360 crammed the image stabilization tech from its 360-degree cameras into a thumb-sized 1080p actioncam/lifelogger called the Go. More capabilities were added in 2021, and now the much-improved Go 3 has been revealed. Continue Reading Category: Photography , Technology Tags: Insta360 , Actioncam , Video Cameras

Modern timber construction continues to go from strength to strength, with the latest major development recently revealed for Sweden. Described by its creators as the world's largest wooden construction project, it will include an impressive 2,000 homes, as well as office and retail space – all built primarily from timber. Continue Reading Category: Architecture , Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction , Timber , Housing , Sweden , World's Largest

Love it or hate it, but the way humans modify their speech when they communicate with their young offspring, commonly known as "baby talk," has now been recorded among bottlenose dolphin mothers, too. Continue Reading Category: Biology , Science Tags: Aarhus University , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution , Dolphin , Baby , Communications , Communicate , Language , Animal science

Australian researchers have developed an AI algorithm called SpermSearch that can accurately identify sperm in severely infertile men in a fraction of the time it takes scientists, providing hope to men who want to father biological children. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Fertility , Artificial Intelligence , Algorithms , University of Technology Sydney

Astronauts on interplanetary missions will be a bit less thirsty after a new NASA system succeeded at reclaiming 98% of waste water aboard the International Space Station (ISS) by converting things like urine into a drinkable state. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: International Space Station , Water