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Ultraviolet light is well-known for its ability to kill germs, including ones that cause food to spoil. And while there doesn't tend to be any food-preserving UV light in our refrigerators, a new consumer device is out to change that.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Nanyang Technological University, Ultraviolet, Light, Bacteria, Antibacterial, Food technology

Over the course of 18 years, a truck mechanic from Wisconsin injected himself with snake venom hundreds of times. His actions were considered stunts by some over those years, but his blood has just helped lead the way toward a universal antivenom.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Snakes, Venom Evil, antibodies, Columbia University

Tasmania's Incat has delivered on its promise to build the world's largest battery electric passenger ferry, officially launching the China Zorrilla from its shipyard in Hobart today. The vessel measures 425 ft in length and will be home to a whopping 40-MWh battery.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Electric Boats, Battery+Electric+Vehicle, Transport

For some common medical conditions, timing is everything when it comes to taking medications. Now, a customizable capsule engineered at UC San Diego could simplify complicated dosing schedules thanks to a unique staged release system.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Parkinson's Disease, Medication, Pills, UC San Diego, Drugs, Drug delivery, Pharmaceuticals

The next time you spot a long-haul truck on the I-45, crane your neck to see if there's anyone in the driver's seat. If it's empty, it's all thanks to Aurora.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Autonomous Vehicles, Truck, aurora, Self driving cars

New research details an intriguing new way to solve "unsolvable" algebra problems that go beyond the fourth degree – something that has generally been deemed impossible using traditional methods for two centuries, until now.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: University of New South Wales, Mathematics, Algorithms, Solution, Physics

Researchers have developed a simple, non-invasive method of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease early using an eye scan. It could mean treatment aimed at slowing the disease can start sooner or, alternatively, could be used to monitor the disease’s progression.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Parkinson's Disease, Retina, Diagnosis, Universite Laval

A new drone company has exploded out of stealth mode in the USA with incredible claims about its first product, saying it'll fly 4X longer, 10X further, 10X quieter and carry 5X more payload than leading competitors – while competing with China on cost.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: drones, Quadcopter, Delivery drone, Drone security

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have found fecal transplants may be helpful in reducing drinking behaviors in those suffering severe alcohol use disorder (AUD). The work points to a compelling relationship between the gut microbiome and addiction disorders, with large-scale Phase 2 human trials currently underway.Continue ReadingCategory: Addiction, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Gut Bacteria, Microbiome, Alcohol, Addiction, fecal transplant, New Atlas Audio, 2025...

We've seen a number of skeletal toy-hauling trailers from smaller manufacturers and custom shops, but now Australia's largest RV brand is sending its own rig out into the red dust and tawny grit of the Never Never. The all-new Crosstrail is built to carry a quad or multiple dirt bikes inside an open ribcage of adventure. A few trapdoor and swing-away tricks ensure it...

Gadget freaks don't just like multitools and wristwatches – they're also big on fancy pens. If you're one of those folks, you might want to check out the titanium-bodied Dragon Pearl. The refillable, retractable ballpoint pen is warrantied for 100 years and a million clicks.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, LifestyleTags: Kickstarter, Titanium, Writing

An unusual partnership between a vacuum maker, a race car legend, and the University of Edinburgh is leading to advances in understanding dementia. Their new study using living tissue has revealed the brain's sweet spot for tau proteins.Continue ReadingCategory: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Dyson, F1, Dementia, Brain, University of Edinburgh

If you've been looking for a quicker way to record and transcribe meetings on the go, this might be just the thing. Hong Kong-based HiDock says its new pocket-sized P1 recorder is the first device on the market to capture audio from your Bluetooth earbuds for high-quality recordings.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Artificial Intelligence, GPT, Smartphones, Gadgets, recording, Translation, Bluetooth, Kickstarter

President Trump's latest big move in the Middle East doesn't involve proposing a peace treaty, nor a trade deal, but instead a high-rise. The Trump Organization and developer DarGlobal have revealed plans for a supertall skyscraper in Dubai that the firms say will boast the world's highest outdoor swimming pool.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Dubai, Donald Trump

Harm caused by repeated concussions, especially in the context of sports, has gained attention in both research and the media. A new study has found that psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms, could be an effective treatment because of its brain-healing properties.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussions, psilocybin, Neuroinflammation, Psychedelic Medicine, Northeastern University

It's happening: The robots are taking our jobs. No sick days, bathroom breaks, and no more curly hairs in your buns. Just cold, hard efficiency. More specifically, BurgerBot is a new fast-food joint where robots are doing all the work that humans aren't interested in, like burger assembly lines.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Automation, Food, Food technology, Robots, Robotic

Cable cars are certainly handy for transporting cargo up steep mountain slopes, but what if you want to do the same sort of thing on a much smaller scale? Well, you could try using a tiny new light-powered robot, which is cable of carrying items up thin mid-air tracks.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: North Carolina State University, Light, Climbing, Soft Robotics, Cable Cars

The Ram TRX is no more, the Hellcat going to the great dirt track in the sky. To replace it, Ram has introduced the 1500 RHO, which has a 3-liter Hurricane engine. The company made sure it was more powerful than the Ford Raptor's, of course. Marketing is important.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: RAM, Truck, Pickup, Off-road, Reviews

We've seen the Lynx robodog from China's Deep Robotics perform some incredibly athletic feats since launching last year, such as bounding over extreme terrain and chilling in snow. Now the company has debuted a rugged version for industrial use.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Quadruped, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial design, Agility

Working all day on a laptop with a backlit display can be very tiring for the eyes, but what if you have more than one screen in front of you? E Ink monitors can help, and the latest from Dasung boasts a fast refresh rate and enhanced color.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: E-Ink, Monitor, Portable, Colors

With its understated exterior and simple layout for two that's arranged on one floor, this recently completed tiny house doesn't offer some of the bells and whistles of larger models, but it comes in at a reasonable price.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Home, Building and Construction

Australia is home to many cool things, among which is a bright new start-up called On Powersports. It’s a bikemaker that specializes in e-motocrossers, e-enduros, and e-supermotos and has been active since 2023.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Electric Motorcycles, Off-road, Enduro, Dirt Bikes, Australia

Joby Aviation achieved a major milestone on April 22, 2025 when it became the first company to fly an all-electric tilt-rotor eVTOL with a pilot aboard as it transitioned from horizontal to vertical flight and back again.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: eVTOL, Joby Aviation, Air Taxis, Electric Aircraft, Flight Tests

Remarkable research has unlocked new understanding of the mysterious ways trees communicate and share knowledge with each other – and much like in many animal species, the wisdom of age plays a vital role.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Southern Cross University, Italian Institute of Technology, Tree, Forest, Conservation, Ecosystem, Environment

A recent study examined how managing eight different heart disease risk factors significantly reduced the likelihood of premature death in people with high blood pressure. It highlights the need for a broad approach to preventing or treating hypertension.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Hypertension, Risk factors, Cardiovascular, Heart Disease, Tulane University

The all-new JPOD from South Carolina Jeep outfitter Gr8tops turns an everyday Wrangler into an all-out tour de force of overland exploration. Gr8tops chops off the rear cab of the Wrangler Unlimited, creating space for what it bills a "Personlized Overlanding Den" (POD). Beautifully simple in execution, the resulting truck becomes a nimble, go-anywhere Jeep that carries its own squaredrop accommodations on its chassis.Continue...

What's one of the hardest things about using a hydration pack? Keeping its bladder clean, dry and mold-free between uses! That's where the DRYE device comes in, as it's a battery-powered fan designed specifically to dry hydration pack bladders.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Hydration, Camelbak, Kickstarter, Cleaning, drying systems

Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel and concrete, it still tends to be a bit weaker than those substances. Scientists have now set about addressing that shortcoming, by strengthening wood with added iron.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Wood, Iron, Florida Atlantic University

Onyx Boox has launched a color ePaper version of its 13.3-inch Tab X productivity slate, which can be used with the new stylus input or optioned with a keyboard case for a laptop-like experience.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: E-Ink, Tablet, Colors, Productivity

It may not be visible to the rest of the world, but there's a revolution going on in China right now that will almost certainly have repercussions for everyone.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction

NASA and Boeing have effectively cancelled the X-66 Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) concept demonstrator aircraft. Officially described as a "pause," development of the thin-wing airplane is being halted in favor of ground-based testing.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: NASA, Boeing, Aircraft, X-Plane, Transonic

A mainstay diabetes medication reduced pain and stiffness and improved function in overweight people with knee osteoarthritis, a new study has found. Effective pain reduction and improved mobility may mean that people with the condition can delay invasive knee replacement surgery.Continue ReadingCategory: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Osteoarthritis, Knee, Chronic pain, Analgesics, Monash University

Bugatti is known for going all in when it begins a project. The Tourbillon hypercar was no exception with its incredible ... well, everything. Bugatti went so far as to do away with its iconic quad-turbo W16 engine and built an entirely bespoke naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 fire-breather with the help of Cosworth.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Bugatti, Jacob & Co, Watches, Tourbillon

Billed as the world's slimmest hardshell rooftop tent (RTT), the all-new Aeroblade from Mars Adventure Gear looks to minimize impact on driving range and fuel economy while offering robust year-round protection at camp.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: roof-top tent, Tent, Camping, Cybertruck

Unless you're some boring, unimaginative schmuck, chances are you've sometimes wondered what the world looks like from a tiny creature's point of view. Well, the Goby robot will show you, as you remotely control it via a simple online dashboard.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Kickstarter, Telepresence, Remote Control

There are times when a car is more of a vehicle than you need, but even a three-wheeled single-seat velomobile is just a little too … little. That's where the pedal-electric Acticycle comes in, with its four wheels, two seats, and top speed of up to 45 km/h (28 mph).Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Velomobile, Pedal-assisted, Quadricycle

Back in January, Samsung gave CES attendees a first look at what was claimed to be the "world's most compact triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector and touch interaction device." The Premiere 5 has now launched in the company's home turf.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Samsung, Projectors, HD, Touch-enabled

From tiny houses to apartment buildings, art galleries and more, architects never seem to tire of experimenting with shipping containers. This neat example of the metal boxes' versatility consists of three heavily customized containers which create a spacious home with multiple outdoor areas.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, shipping containers, House, Home

Two groups that are particularly prone to social isolation – older adults and international students – felt much less lonely when they engaged in pet-focused activities, according to a new study. The cost-effective approach also boosted health and well-being.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Loneliness, Social isolation, Well-being, Health, Monash University

We all know the many health effects that a diet high in saturated fat and refined sugar has on our bodies. Now, in the first study of its kind on humans, scientists find that it appears to also negatively impact a specific part of our brains.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: University of Sydney, Brain, Memory, Neuroscience, Diet,...

Cyclist and popular YouTuber Ryan Van Duzer sought feedback from the adventure community for the development of a new gear hauler from Priority Bicycles. The Bruzer is the result, and is designed to open up bikepacking "to riders who may feel intimidated by either the activity or the price of a quality ride."Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Bikepacking, Adventure Bikes, Off-road, Bikes, Accessibility

For ages, Earth has been known as a blue planet, a vision largely shaped by the vast oceans that cover three-quarters of its surface. But what if this wasn't always the case, and our oceans used to be green? That's the surprising claim in a new study published in Nature Geology & Evolution.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Geology, Ocean, Nagoya University

Ultra-deep tech startup Nirvanic put on a fairly humble-looking robotics demo at Jeff Bezos's private MARS 2025 conference – but it may go down as a landmark moment both in AI robotics, and in our understanding of consciousness itself.Continue ReadingCategory: AI & Humanoids, TechnologyTags: Interviews, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Consciousness, LLM (Large Language Model), Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies

If you’re looking for an affordable and effective cordless wet and dry stick vacuum, Roborock has well and truly got you covered. A step up from its F25 model, the F25 ACE delivers more suck for your buck, from its powerful suction and anti-tangle tech to its auto-dispensing detergent tank and self-cleaning function.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Reviews, Wet and dry vacuum cleaner,...

The Quantum SE tiny house is a relatively spacious model that includes an open and light-filled interior and a downstairs bedroom. The towable home also maximizes space by offering a neat rooftop terrace area.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, House, Home, Micro-House

New research has compared whether food waste is reduced more by consumers who are driven by sustainability or those driven by nutrition and health. With somewhat unexpected findings, the study highlights the need to reconsider our approach to addressing the issue of food waste.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Food, Food waste, Food security, Sustainability, University of Adelaide

If you didn't know already, Harley-Davidson is in trouble. It all started when Harley’s annual report for 2024 revealed a revenue decline of more than 60%. Of course, media and public scrutiny followed thereafter, and this in turn set off a chain of events that have been hard to ignore since.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Harley Davidson, livewire, Harley, Financial

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world – by some accounts, the most popular of all. With that popularity comes literal tons of waste each year. We've seen a variety of strategies for recycling and repurposing coffee waste, much of it focused on used grounds. Morii Outdoors travels a bit farther back in coffee's life cycle, reusing the byproducts of...

It's nice to have a protective case with custom foam cutouts for your specific bits of gear, but that sliced-up foam isn't gonna be much good for protecting anything else. That's where Pelican's Re-Set padding system comes in, as it can be altered for each individual use.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Pelican, Cases, Protection, adaptive

By using a compound derived from a Himalayan fungus and used for centuries in Chinese medicine as a jumping off point, scientists have developed a new chemotherapy drug with powerful anti-cancer effects. Doing so involved chemically altering the compound to better infiltrate cancerous cells, which proved to boost its potency by up to 40 times.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Cancer,...