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Snuuzu – sounds like a creature from the Dr. Seuss universe. In reality, it's a better breed of inflatable foam mattress tailored specially to the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. The multilayer mattress levels out the vehicle and creates a cushy surface on which two people can comfortably sleep the night away. An integrated pump inflates it in a matter of minutes and lets campers adjust the pressure at the push of a button for a better night of sleep. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors , Lifestyle Tags: Tesla , Camping , RV , Outdoors , mini-campervan , SUV , electric-camper

How do you improve on what is already likely the world's smallest adjustable-wrench titanium multitool? Well, Chinese company Titaner came up with a few ideas, which made their way into the manufacturer's new TiSpanner 2.0. Continue Reading Category: Good Thinking , Lifestyle Tags: Multitools , Wrench , Titanium , Kickstarter

A large cloud is forming in tropical China, however it's not the work of nature, but a new museum conceived by one of the world's most important architecture firms, MAD. Named the Hainan Science Museum, the project is due to be completed in 2025. Continue Reading Category: Architecture , Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction , MAD Architects , China , Museum

A new report has assessed the feasibility of deploying small modular nuclear reactors to meet increasing energy demands around the world. The findings don't look so good for this particular form of energy production. Continue Reading Category: Energy , Science Tags: Nuclear , Power delivery , Power Stations , General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Contact lenses get pretty thin nowadays, but they’ve got nothing on a new lens from scientists at Stanford and the University of Amsterdam. The team has created the world’s thinnest lens, measuring just three atoms thick. Continue Reading Category: Physics , Science Tags: Lens , Contact Lenses , Lenses , Thin , University of Amsterdam , Stanford University

Antibiotic-induced disruption of the gut microbiome can compromise health and make people more susceptible to opportunistic infection by pathogens like C. difficile. The widespread rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics further complicates their use. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Antibiotic , Antibiotic-resistant bacteria , Microbiome , Gut Bacteria , University of Illinois

While alien-looking eVTOL aircraft are stealing the headlines, Electra's slightly more conventional approach is beating the likes of Joby, Archer, Lilium and Vertical Aerospace on pre-sales. Indeed, we pointed out in January that this company's pre-order book was already more than eight times the annual revenue of Cessna. So the industry certainly seems to believe in this project. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft , Transport Tags: eSTOL , STOL , Electra (aircraft company) , Hybrid , Electric Aircraft

After years of delays and mishaps, Boeing is taking another shot at launching its Starliner spacecraft with a crew aboard despite a leaky helium valve. Here's how to watch the event, which is scheduled for 12:25 pm EDT on June 1. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: Starliner , NASA , Boeing , Launch

Researchers have found a surprisingly simple way to build cryogenic coolers that reach near-absolute zero up to 3.5 times faster, or using about 71% less energy, than current gear. That's big news for anything requiring seriously low temperatures. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: NIST , Cryogenics , Cooling

It's your UDX Airwolf hoverbike. You don your lid, crank up your favorite tunes, and hover out of your garage before blasting off with all the youth and vigor you've ever known. Within seconds, you're doing 142 mph (230 km/h), speeding over traffic, stop lights, and police with radar like an actual Peregrine falcon on your way to your favorite canyons. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft , Transport Tags: Personal eVTOLs , JetPack Aviation (company) , Lazareth , Flight , Experimental

Escape has been one of the major names in tiny houses for some time now, and likes to produce variations of its most popular models. This recent example, the eONE XL, offers a redesigned take on its One and One XL models, offering a more spacious and light-filled layout. Continue Reading Category: Tiny Houses , Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction , Micro-House , Tiny Footprint , House , Home

Scientists have discovered the potential existence of a bizarre new molecule related to water. Dubbed “aquodiium,” this ion could form under extreme conditions and may explain some of the weirdness of our solar system’s ice giant planets. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Chemistry , Ions , Water , Hydrogen , Oxygen , Neptune , Planet , Russia , China , Atoms , Molecules

Marinas already have power/charging infrastructure, so finding power is no issue. If DC charging power is available, the Vessev VS-9 can charge at a rate of 0.8 nautical miles (0/9 miles/1.5 km) of foiling range per minute. But that's only part of what makes the VS-9 so special. Continue Reading Category: Transport Tags: Marine , Electric Motors , Vessel , Hydrofoil

A problem shared is not always a problem halved, as invasive wild "super-pigs" that have wreaked havoc on Canada now threaten to cross the border and for the first time populate the northern US. Continue Reading Category: Biology , Science Tags: Animals

Time-restricted eating has shown promise in a variety of ways. Now, a new study out of Arizona State University (ASU) has shown that combining it with a particular pattern of protein intake can positively impact weight loss and the gut's microbiome. Continue Reading Category: Health & Wellbeing , Lifestyle Tags: Fasting , Diet , Weight Loss , Gut Bacteria , Microbiome , Arizona State University

BYD Auto Co. has just released two models, the Qin L DM-i and the Seal 06 DM-i, both with a ridiculously impressive 81.1 miles per gallon (2.9L/100km) on their internal combustion side, with an additional 49 miles (79 km) with their smaller battery and 74 miles (119 km) on their larger battery in "all-electric" mode. What's equally impressive is their price tag: US$13,762 (¥99,800). The DM stands for Dual Mode – but could equally stand for Deranged Mileage. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: BYD , PHEV , Eco-Friendly , Hybrid , Car

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, called motor neurons, that control voluntary muscle movements like walking, talking, and breathing. As the neurons die and can’t send messages to the muscles, loss of muscle control worsens over time and is eventually fatal. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Neurological , Nerves , FDA

If airplane wings have moveable control surfaces, why don't the wings of hydrofoiling boards? Well, the XFoil 2 does, resulting in what is said to be a much smoother and stabler ride than anything offered by its "old school" competitors. Continue Reading Category: Marine , Transport Tags: Hydrofoil , Indiegogo , paddleboarding , Surfboard , Modular

When it comes to protein sources that are more eco-friendly than traditional livestock, two of the most promising candidates are insects and microalgae. Scientists have now devised a method of using waste from the former as food for the latter. Continue Reading Category: Environment , Science Tags: University of Bern , Algae , Insect , Food , Protein

Although many multitools include flashlights, they're often puny penlight-like things. The MutiFlex 13-in-1 Flashlight is different, in that it features a big ol' 1,000-lumen torch along with 12 (ish) other functions. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors , Lifestyle Tags: Multitools , Flashlights , Torch , Kickstarter

Overt acts of aggression include verbal and physical violence and bullying. Then, there are covert signs like vandalism and property damage, fire-setting, and theft. Both can negatively affect relationships and have legal consequences. It goes without saying that, on many levels, society would be better off if aggressive behaviors were reduced. A new study may have discovered a way of doing that. Continue Reading Category: Health & Wellbeing , Lifestyle Tags: Omega Garden Technology , Fish , University of Pennsylvania

The world's first human trial of a drug that can regenerate teeth will begin in a few months, less than a year on from news of its success in animals. This paves the way for the medicine to be commercially available as early as 2030. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Kyoto University , Teeth , molecular biology , Age-Related , Genetics , Dental

Often either cold, spartan towable garages with fold-down furnishings of questionable comfort, or fully outfitted campers with bikes shoved up against the sofa, toy-hauler campers usually flash a spotlight on the compromises of two-in-one design. The new Karoo Adventure camper looks to minimize those compromises, serving as a dual-purpose towable with a completely empty floor for carrying gear and a cushier living pod with breezy, panoramic design, modular furnishings and a hidden wet bathroom. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors , Lifestyle Tags: Caravan , RV , Camping , trailers , Outdoors

If you don't like getting needles or working out, this new medical wearable may be for you. It analyzes sweat instead of blood, and it doesn't require patients to generate that sweat by performing strenuous exercises. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: KIST , Northwestern University , Sweat sensor , Wearable

Dr. Ifana Mahbub, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas, had already received the Young Faculty Award from DARPA in 2021, giving her US$500,000 over two years for her project. The fellowship offers an additional $250,000 in funding to continue development of the power-beaming technology. Continue Reading Category: Technology Tags: UAV , drones , Research

Scientists know how clouds form, but not the complex relationship that exists between clouds and the aerosols needed to form them. EarthCARE, which stands for Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer, is set to provide some answers. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: Cloud , ESA , JAXA , Climate

Current AI training methods burn colossal amounts of energy to learn, but the human brain sips just 20 W. Swiss startup FinalSpark is now selling access to cyborg biocomputers, running up to four living human brain organoids wired into silicon chips. Continue Reading Category: Computers , Technology Tags: Brain , organoid , Machine Learning , Cloud Computing , Stem Cells

Commercial operations on the Moon won't just be round-the-clock but round-the-calendar as ispace, inc. and the University of Leicester partner to develop nuclear heaters to allow future landers and rovers to survive the freezing lunar night. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: University of Leicester , Moon , Lunar Lander , Nuclear

For four years now, orcas have been ramming and sinking luxury yachts in European waters, and scientists have struggled to work out just why these smart, social animals had learnt this destructive new trick. But, sadly, it's not their anticapitalist 'eat the rich' agenda, nor is it to do with territory and aggression. The truth is, well, it's child's play. Continue Reading Category: Biology , Science Tags: Marine Biology , Boats , Yachts - 49 , Marine , Climate Crisis

The antidiabetic and weight loss drug semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is already a worldwide smash hit, and its list of health benefits outside these uses keeps getting longer. Recent studies have found it reduced heart risks in overweight non-diabetics and could be a treatment for alcohol use disorder. Now, a new study has found even more uses for the wonder drug. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Ozempic , Diabetes , kidney , University of New South Wales

You'd think that designers would run out of new things to do with tiny houses, but whether they're extending outwards or taking off the roof, there's always another interesting idea on the horizon. This latest example is named the MO.CA (or Mobile Catalyst) and offers food for thought with its space-saving interior layout that opens up to the outside with operable walls. Continue Reading Category: Tiny Houses , Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction , Tiny Footprint , House , Micro-House , Home

Ethiopian-born American artist Julie Mehretu is on a roll. In October 2023, one of her paintings sold for $9.3 million with another fetching $10.7 million in November 2023. Though she had been "the most likely to succeed" for three decades, her work has now moved her name into the pantheon of African, womens and indeed all art. In 2024, one of her near priceless artworks might win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: BMW , Le Mans , Julie Mehretu

Having lots of glass surfaces can brighten up a room, but it also lets in too much heat as well as neighbors’ prying eyes. A new metamaterial is not only more transparent to light, but adds privacy, cools the room inside, and automatically cleans itself. Continue Reading Category: Materials , Science Tags: Metamaterials , Metamaterial , Glass , Transparency , Cooling , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology , Hydrophobic , Self-cleaning

A new heat-to-energy converter has reached a record efficiency of 44% – the average steam turbine manages about 35%, for comparison. This thermophotovoltaic cell is a major step on the way to sustainable, grid-scale renewable energy storage. Continue Reading Category: Energy , Science Tags: Heating , Battery , Batteries , Grid , Grid-Level Energy Storage , Renewable Energy , Photovoltaic , Thermal , thermalphotovoltaic

Concorso d’Elegenza Villa d’Este has become such an annual treasure trove of automotive delights that the headline acts can overshadow some important debuts. This is one of them. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles , Transport

An ancient mystery may have been solved after researchers, with the help of 13 Hellenic Marines, proved that a unique 3,500-year-old suit of Greek armor wasn't necessarily just for show, but could have been used for combat at the time of the Trojan War. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Archaeology , Armor

Tattoos are much more common than they were a couple of decades ago. According to the Pew Research Center, 32% of US adults have one, and 22% have more than one. Now considered to be more socially acceptable, everyone – from pop stars to politicians – seems to be sporting ink. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Cancer , Tattoo , Lund University

Kenworth has unveiled a sleek-looking SuperTruck 2 at the Advanced Clean Transport expo in Las Vegas, attempting to squeeze the maximum possible efficiency out of a diesel powertrain. It works, too, beating the company's most efficient truck by 100%. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: Truck , Efficiency , Diesel , Fuel efficiency

Last year, researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, found that replacing up to 15% of the sand ordinarily used in concrete with waste coffee grounds made it 30% stronger. It's a case of killing two birds with one coffee bean: the production method not only reduces reliance on sand, a non-renewable resource, but also reduces the amount of organic waste sent to landfills, thereby reducing its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Continue Reading Category: Materials , Science Tags: Concrete , Coffee , Organic , Waste , RMIT University

For those who aren’t old enough to know what a Rubik’s Cube is, it’s a 3D puzzle that became a craze in the early ’80s. The puzzle is solved when each of the cube’s six faces is a solid color. In the early 2000s, Rubik’s Cubes enjoyed a resurgence in popularity and ‘speedcubing’ tournaments resumed. The human record for solving a Rubik’s Cube is 3.13 seconds, set by US champion cuber Max Park in 2023. Continue Reading Category: Robotics , Technology Tags: Mitsubishi , Robots , Speed , Record-breaking , Guinness

Entries to the annual members-only competition were divided into seven categories: birds, mammals, other animals, plants and fungi, landscapes, nature’s studio, and a special category titled ‘All things flow – Germany’s river landscapes.’ Judged by a jury of nature photographers, Dieter Damschen’s “Winter in the floodplain forest” took first place overall and in the special category. Continue Reading Category: Photography , Technology

Living Vehicle makes some of the most self-sustaining RVs on planet earth, so much so that it strived to carve out a new category - the LV, a fully equipped cabin in the woods that's ready to tow from private to public land and back again. Now the company turns its attention to Tesla's headline-making Cybertruck. The LV CyberTrailer looks as ...uh, unique ... as the truck it rolls behind and works with the Tesla to create an all-electric off-grid escape combo that can develop its own energy and potable water indefinitely. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors , Lifestyle Tags: Cybertruck , living-vehicle , RV , Camping , Caravan , Trailer , trailers , Outdoors

The Scottish company behind a novel heavy-lift utility UAV that uses an internal combustion engine and hydraulic motors has now frozen design plans and is preparing for production following successful flight tests in Denmark. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft , Transport Tags: UAV , Cargo , Quadcopter , Delivery drones