300hp Supermarine MM01 takes all-electric jet skis to a whole new level

All-electric jet skis have been edging onto the scene for a few years now, with performance gradually approaching that of their gas-powered counterparts. But if the numbers cited for the all-electric Supermarine MM01 stack up, it’s here to play with th… Continue reading 300hp Supermarine MM01 takes all-electric jet skis to a whole new level→

Scientists make bioactive glass 100 times more lethal to bacteria

For some time now, an antimicrobial material known as bioactive glass has been put forward for use in applications such as medical implants, hospital surfaces and wound dressings. Now, scientists report that they have boosted its bacteria-killing effec… Continue reading Scientists make bioactive glass 100 times more lethal to bacteria→

Space exploration consortium announces plan to put artwork on the Moon

While most artists aspire to have their work exhibited somewhere like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a piece by Dubai-based British painter Sacha Jafri may soon be soaring to even loftier heights – plans call for it to be permanently displayed on the … Continue reading Space exploration consortium announces plan to put artwork on the Moon→

New system could simplify the inspection of 3D-printed metal objects

If you’re 3D-printing metal parts for use in aircraft or other critical systems, then those parts had better not be defective. A new system allows such items to be checked for structural flaws, quicker and cheaper than ever before.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading New system could simplify the inspection of 3D-printed metal objects→

Wahoo’s KICKR ROLLR is a bicycle roller/trainer hybrid

When it comes to indoor cycling, some people prefer the natural feel of rollers, while others prefer the security of a stationary trainer. Wahoo Fitness’ new KICKR ROLLR is claimed to combine the best features of both in one device.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Wahoo’s KICKR ROLLR is a bicycle roller/trainer hybrid→

e-nose designed to detect Parkinson’s disease in skin odor

The device measures concentrations of volatile organic compounds in the sebum produced by the skin's sebaceous glands

By the time that Parkinson’s disease is causing observable symptoms such as loss of muscle control, it’s often advanced to the stage that it’s difficult to treat. In an effort to detect the disease earlier, scientists have developed an “electronic nose” that sniffs it out.

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Bioactive spray could be an alternative to genetically modified crops

Although genetically modified crops have some big advantages over their regular counterparts, initially creating the modified plants can be quite challenging. Scientists have now developed a simpler approach, in which normal plants are altered with a s… Continue reading Bioactive spray could be an alternative to genetically modified crops→

Wrist-worn device used to more easily assess sleep apnea

The assessment of sleep apnea typically involves spending a night at a clinic, wired up to various sensors that may actually keep the patient from sleeping normally. According to recent research, though, a Fitbit-like device could serve the same purpos… Continue reading Wrist-worn device used to more easily assess sleep apnea→

High-tech lens treatment could render glasses permanently fog-free

Nobody likes fogged-up glasses or goggles, and unfortunately most anti-fog solutions need to be frequently reapplied. A new treatment, however, could make polycarbonate lenses permanently fog-free … and self-cleaning, to boot.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading High-tech lens treatment could render glasses permanently fog-free→