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Sleeping while wired up with a full EEG cap would be hard enough here on Earth, but can you imagine trying to do so in the zero-gravity environment of outer space? It could be quite awkward, which is why an earbud has been designed to serve the same pu… Continue reading EEG earbud is made to monitor astronauts’ sleep patterns on the ISS
Protein-rich microalgae is already being used as a fish-free alternative to the fish feed commonly used in aquaculture operations. Taking things a step further, scientists are now looking at utilizing the plant-like organisms to replace the prawns eate… Continue reading Eco-friendly algae-based prawn substitute could soon hit the market
If a motorist just sees a red light up ahead, they might not realize it’s a bike’s tail light – at least, not at first. The VIS LightPool Taillight is designed to address that problem, by alternately shining down along with outwards.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading VIS LightPool Taillight shines down and out for better visibility
In a typical poultry processing facility, much of the waste is simply dumped in a landfill or incinerated. Two experimental new processes, however, make use of the feathers, blood and bones – plus one of them may ironically reduce the number of chicken… Continue reading Zero-waste poultry processing tech may boost production of lab-grown meat
Although great white sharks have few natural enemies, orcas have been known to prey on them. A new study now shows that due to attacks by just two orcas, great whites are staying away from parts of South Africa.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, Scienc… Continue reading Study suggests orca attacks are scaring away great white sharks
The iconic Renault 5 compact car debuted back in 1972, and remained in production until 1996. Now, to celebrate the model’s 50th anniversary, Renault has unveiled a one-off electric version of the automobile – it’s called the Renault 5 Diamant.Continue… Continue reading Renault 5 reimagined as one-off Diamant electric car
Amongst the risks faced by urban cyclists is the possibility of being struck from behind by an automobile. The Cobra ebike is designed to reduce that risk, with a rearview camera system that warns of impending impacts.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles… Continue reading Stylish Cobra ebike packs a collision-warning rearview camera
Nobody wants to suffer physical pain if they don’t have to, yet they also don’t want to risk developing an addiction to pain-killing opioids. That’s where a new drug-free implant comes in, as it reduces pain by cooling nerves.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Dissolvable implant kills pain by cooling nerves – no drugs required
Some ebikes look very much like regular bikes, and offer regular-bike-like motor-assisted top speeds. Others, however, really lean into the whole high-tech, high-performance, “transportation of the future” thing … and the Specter 1 definitely falls int… Continue reading Specter 1 ebike sports full-carbon frame and 28-mph top speed
Although roof racks are great for carrying boats, bikes or other gear, they needlessly create wind drag and get exposed to the elements when not in use. The Knotix rack was designed with that in mind, as it can be mounted or dismounted in a claimed 20 … Continue reading Knotix roof rack rolls on and off, and uses magnets to secure itself