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NASA says that the astronauts sent to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's malfunctioning Starliner spacecraft are "not stranded in space." However, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams may be staying in orbit for a very long time. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: Boeing , NASA , Starliner , International Space Station

Biocomputing is one of the most bizarre frontiers in emerging technology, made possible by the fact that our neurons perceive the world and act on it speaking the same language as computers do – electrical signals. Human brain cells, grown in large numbers onto silicon chips, can receive electrical signals from a computer, try to make sense of them, and talk back. Continue Reading Category: Robotics , Technology Tags: Biocomputers , Brain , China , Robot , Brain-computer interface

It turns out that if you think you're a 10, you're probably not far off. Both men and women were pretty spot on with their self-assessments, particularly those in long-term relationships. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: University of Florida

Scientists have just revealed their findings on what are being described as the most pristine trilobite fossils ever found. The fossils, which show both hard exterior features and soft inner tissues, shed new light on the fascinating creatures. Continue Reading Category: Biology , Science Tags: Fossils , University of Bristol , volcano

Germany's Hase Bikes is celebrating its 30th birthday by reinventing its first recumbent trike. The Kettwiesel One features Shimano pedal-assist, MacPherson suspension and the company's signature telescoping frame. Continue Reading Category: Urban Transport , Transport Tags: Hase Bikes , Tricycle , Trike , ebikes , Pedal-assisted , Recumbent , Eurobike 2024

The Midgard is a space-saving starter home with a clever design that maximizes the usefulness of its compact interior. Though it only has a length of 20 ft (6 m), the tiny house makes room for a guest sleeping area and also fits in home office space too. Continue Reading Category: Tiny Houses , Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction , Tiny Footprint , Micro-House , House , Home , Baluchon

After a successful proof-of-concept pilot in 2023, Agility recently announced that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with GXO Logistics, Inc. to start using Digit robots in GXO’s warehouses. Continue Reading Category: Robotics , Technology Tags: Agility Robotics , Robot

Looking like a miniature B-21 bomber, DARPA has shown off its new Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) program aircraft. Called the XRQ-73, the long-range hybrid-electric drone is scheduled to fly by the end of the year. Continue Reading Category: Military , Technology Tags: US Air Force , DARPA , drones

'Pandemic gardens' were almost as popular as new pets and sourdough starters during 2020, but many of us learnt the hard way that indoor greenery is not always the easiest thing to keep healthy (or alive). This little gadget is out to change all of that, giving you real-time data on what your plant needs, in what the makers say will "revolutionize" how you care for your indoor plants. Continue Reading Category: Good Thinking , Lifestyle Tags: Kickstarter , Plants , Smart Home , Sensors , Health

We’ve known for a while how a lack of sleep can negatively affect the brain. Studies have found that just one night of disturbed sleep increases Alzheimer’s disease-related amyloid-beta peptides. In addition to making someone unfocused, a lack of sleep can negatively affect the brain’s hippocampus, which is key to making memories. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Memory , Brain , Sleep , University of Groningen

Hitachi reports that the "world's first ultra-large full battery dump truck" is being put to work at an open-pit copper/gold mine in Zambia. The prototype will undergo validation testing under operating loads to verify basic performance of the vehicle itself, and the support infrastructure. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: Hitachi , Mining , Electric Vehicles , Electric truck

The winners of the 2024 eVolo Skyscraper Competition have been revealed. Featuring 17 fantastical high-rise designs that range from the unlikely to the impossible, the competition offers a fascinating look at architectural ideas unconstrained by practical concerns. Continue Reading Category: Architecture , Lifestyle Tags: Concept Architecture , Skyscrapers , eVolo Skyscraper Competition

This enormous and important part of the animal kingdom may not be most people's favorite, but insects are a diverse, resilient and ancient bunch that date back almost 400 million years. But because of their size, many of us don't really get a chance to admire their beauty (yes, we said it) up close. Continue Reading Category: Photography , Technology Tags: Insect , Photography , Entomology

According to The Japan News, the project has been under discussion since February by an expert panel at the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ministry. A draft outline of an interim report was released Friday, revealing plans to complete an initial link between Tokyo and Osaka by 2034. Continue Reading Category: Transport Tags: Cargo , Logistics , Truck , Delivery , Japan , Tokyo , Autonomous

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can occur from a one-off exposure to an intense burst of sound, like a gunshot or explosion, or continuous exposure to loud sounds over an extended period, such as in a noisy work environment. With society's increasing industrialization and urbanization, NIHL has become a prevalent problem that affects people of all ages. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Hearing , Hearing Impaired , Deaf , Gut Bacteria , Microbiome

Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) is the current world leader in manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles, owning 37% of the entire market share. Nearly every major car manufacturer, from Ford to Tesla, is using CATL batteries. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft , Transport Tags: Electric Aircraft , Aviation , Battery Technology , Battery+Electric+Vehicle

The US Air Force has released a video of the maiden flight of its XQ-67A demonstrator drone. Taken on February 28, 2024, the footage shows the autonomous aircraft strutting its stuff in the skies over Gray Butte Field Airport, Palmdale, California. Continue Reading Category: Military , Technology Tags: US Air Force , drones , Flight Tests , Flight , Unmanned , Aircraft

A somewhat scorched Chang'e-6 return craft landed in Inner Mongolia yesterday, bringing with it the first rock and dust samples from the far side of the Moon – and hopes of unlocking some lunar secrets. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: China , China National Space Administration , Space exploration , Moon , Lunar , Spacecraft

Okno Modhomes has designed a mirrored tiny house in rural India that has a neat trick up its sleeve. When it's time to hit the sack, the owner can either sleep inside like you'd expect or, when the weather suits, activate a movable bed to drift off outside under the stars. Continue Reading Category: Tiny Houses , Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction , Tiny Footprint , Micro-House , Cabins

In a massive study of 85,000 people, scientists at Flinders University have found that night-time exposure to light increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, independent of daytime activities. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Flinders University , Diabetes , Circadian Rhythms , Health , Light

In a world first, scientists have discovered that painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) have used favorable winds and a strategy of active flying and autopilot to fly across the world without stops, covering at least 4,200 km (2,600 miles). They believe the trip took five to eight days, potentially half the butterflies' adult lifespan. Continue Reading Category: Biology , Science Tags: University of Ottawa , Butterfly , Insect , Climate Crisis , Flight , Evolution

Because it doesn’t produce perception-altering effects like THC does, cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active ingredients in cannabis, is deemed to be safe. Indeed, it’s been shown to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of health issues, from reducing epileptic seizures to treating inflammation. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Cannabis , Pregnancy , Behavior , Aix-Marseille Universite

The Wärtsilä 31 engine is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the most efficient 4-stroke marine engine ever made in its class. It also boasts the highest power per cylinder in engines of equivalent bore size. It can be configured in 8 to 16 cylinders and with a power output ranging from 4.6 mW to 10.4 mW at 720 and 750 rpm. Continue Reading Category: Technology Tags: Engine Technologies , Electricity , Power Stations , Renewable Energy , hydrogen-engine

Playing catch-up with the likes of SpaceX, China has announced the successful test flight and landing of a reusable rocket. On June 23, 2024, the liquid-fueled launcher rose to a height of 7.5 miles (12 km) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Continue Reading Category: Space , Science Tags: China , Rocket , Launch

Yaber has just launched a new all-in-one portable entertainment hub to provide audiovisuals at camp, in the living room, or anywhere in between. The T2/T2 Plus combines a Full HD projector for movie watching and built-in JBL speakers for the soundtrack. Continue Reading Category: Home Entertainment , Technology Tags: HD , Portable , Projectors

An ambitious underwater road and rail tunnel is currently under construction in Europe that will link Germany and Denmark. Named the Fehmarnbelt tunnel, it will cross an 18-km (roughly 11.2-mile) stretch of the Baltic Sea. Continue Reading Category: Architecture , Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction , Tunnel , World's Largest

These are some absolutely wild ideas, so before we get started, it's important to know that Michael Levin is no fringe scientist or crackpot. He's a director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University, as well as the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology, and a co-director of the Institute for Computationally Designed Organisms. He's co-authored several hundred research papers, with nearly 30,000 citations, and has a list of distinguishing awards as long as your arm. Continue Reading Category: Biology , Science Tags: Tufts University , DNA , Cells , Intelligence , Bioengineering

The choice of diet is an individual one. It’s a matter of finding out what works and is sustainable. Having some science to back up that choice doesn’t hurt, either. So that’s what we’ve presented here in relation to IF. Of course, it goes without saying that not every study has been included. And, as always, you should seek medical advice before starting a dieting journey. Continue Reading Category: Health & Wellbeing , Lifestyle Tags: Diet , University of Illinois , Obesity , Weight Loss , Fasting

Self-driving cars are dependent on sophisticated sensors backed by lots of computing power. A research effort led by China's Tsinghua University is cutting down on computing requirements with a tracking system that only requires a single pixel to do the job. Continue Reading Category: Technology Tags: Autonomous Vehicles , Tracking

Over the last 20 years, the antidepressant effects of ketamine have been well researched. However, most of the published research has been concerned with the injectable or nasal spray versions of the drug. Both require administration under medical supervision and for the patient to be monitored for two hours until side effects subside. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Depression , Ketamine , Drug , University of New South Wales , University of Otago

Volkswagen introduced the all-new T7 Multivan California camper back in May but held off on revealing prices until the van was ready for launch. The automaker opened up preorders this month, providing pricing information for each of the five individual models. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: Volkswagen , Campervan , RV , Van , Camping , Outdoors , Motorhome , Motorhomes

With up to 80% of the country classified as floodplain, Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to flooding, which is a serious concern for the country's population of around 170 million. With this in mind, the Khudi Bari is a low-cost raised tiny house that has been expertly designed to offer a safe and affordable home that can adapt to such challenging conditions. Continue Reading Category: Tiny Houses , Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction , Tiny Footprint , Micro-House , Bamboo , Flooding , Bamboo

Onyx International has launched a new series of lightweight E Ink devices as part of its Boox line, starting with an ultra-thin monochrome 10.3-inch ePaper notepad that saves paper (and your eyes) plus a color e-reader. Continue Reading Category: Mobile Technology , Technology Tags: E-Ink , Notebook , E-reader , Productivity , Reading , E-book

In pre-clinical trials, a small molecule effectively regrew neurons, reduced inflammation, and improved memory, speed, coordination, grip strength, and more. The finding could have a profound impact on aging and the diseases that accompany it. Continue Reading Category: Biology , Science Tags: anti-aging , University of Texas , Genetics , Telomere , Aging , DNA

Endiatx has begun clinical trials of its ingestible PillBot™, which will enable doctors to remotely examine the gastrointestinal tract of a patient over a zoom call. Continue Reading Category: Health & Wellbeing , Lifestyle Tags: Endiatx , Robotics

Adults with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) will know that the condition presents challenges that impact many aspects of daily life: missed deadlines, debilitating task paralysis, forgotten appointments, poor time management and 'to-do' list overwhelm, just to name a few. Continue Reading Category: Health & Wellbeing , Lifestyle Tags: Monash University , ADHD , Robotics , Coach , Artificial Intelligence

Being overweight and obese are significant risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. While losing weight can optimize blood sugar levels and reduce the dosage of prescribed antidiabetic drugs, weight loss can be challenging to achieve and maintain. In a new study, Chinese researchers examined the effect that intermittent fasting utilizing a 5:2 diet had on blood sugar control in overweight type 2 diabetics. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Diabetes , Diet , Fasting

An existing drug has shown it can significantly improve the quality of sleep for those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), so much so that many trial participants were able to hang up their CPAP machines. It could be the first therapeutic to effectively treat the condition that affects an estimated 936 million people worldwide. Continue Reading Category: Medical , Science Tags: Sleep , Obesity , Cardiovascular , Weight Loss , Drugs

Night vision goggles and thermal imaging scopes are both useful pieces of kit in their own right, but combining the two provides the best of both worlds. For those who have only the goggles, Thermoteknix has come up with an attachment adds thermal capabilities with a click. Continue Reading Category: Military , Technology Tags: Night Vision , Goggles

We know that present-day European and Asian-derived humans have inherited between 1.5% and 4% of Neanderthal DNA, but how does that seemingly small amount of ancient genetic material impact modern physical and mental health? Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Genome , Genetics , Autism , Clemson University , Loyola University

For US$4 million, you can own this timeless masterpiece crafted with the attention to detail of a hundred-year-old Swiss watch. Its stationary and entirely analog gauge cluster centered in the steering wheel is comprised of over 600 individual pieces of titanium, billet aluminum, crystal glass, rubies and sapphires, oozing very much with Breguet-like affluence. Continue Reading Category: Automotive , Transport Tags: Bugatti , Rimac Automobili , Hybrid , Hypercar , Tourbillon

Zipeng Fu, Qingqing Zhao, and Qi Wu, researchers at Stanford University near Palo Alto, CA, have developed a human-like robot, dubbed HumanPlus, that's capable of learning to autonomously do human tasks by first copying them. The team uses a full-stack system to aid in the robot's ability to learn from humans. Continue Reading Category: Robotics , Technology Tags: Stanford University , Unitree , Autonomous , Machine Learning , Artificial Intelligence