Lasers could bring the precision of 3D printing to the cooking of food

Even though it’s now possible to 3D-print foods into millimeter-precise shapes and forms, cooking those printed foods is still a fairly inexact process. Scientists are trying to change that, by using lasers to cook foods to specific optimized standards… Continue reading Lasers could bring the precision of 3D printing to the cooking of food→

Sunlight and salt water join forces in electricity-free cooling system

There are many parts of the world which lack infrastructure, but that get a lot of sunlight … which makes buildings uncomfortably hot. A new system could help, as it uses a combination of sunlight and salt water – but no electricity – to produce a co… Continue reading Sunlight and salt water join forces in electricity-free cooling system→

Virus/antibiotic combo recruited to kill resistant bacteria

Sometimes, viruses can help us. According to a new study, a combination of antibiotics and a bacteria-killing virus eradicates harmful bacteria better than either one is capable of doing on its own.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Univer… Continue reading Virus/antibiotic combo recruited to kill resistant bacteria→

Microneedle patch penetrates biofilms to treat chronic wounds

Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers can be very difficult to treat, partially because of antibiotic-resistant “biofilms” that form over the affected tissue. A new type of microneedle patch, however, has been shown to deliver medication through … Continue reading Microneedle patch penetrates biofilms to treat chronic wounds→

GoPro Hero10 Black packs a new processor for sharper, smoother video

Today marks the official unveiling of GoPro’s latest actioncam, the Hero10 Black. Its most notable feature is the new GP2 processor, which allows for higher frame rates and better stabilized video – among other things.Continue ReadingCategory: Photogra… Continue reading GoPro Hero10 Black packs a new processor for sharper, smoother video→

New jean-dying process shouldn’t give the environment the blues

While we may think of blue jeans as kind of earthy, basic clothing, the process by which they’re dyed is definitely not eco-friendly. That may soon no longer be the case, however, thanks to the development of a new coloration technique.Continue Reading… Continue reading New jean-dying process shouldn’t give the environment the blues→

Pickman XR packs a 4WD pickup into a small electric package

There are now a fair number of electric cars that have a small, lightweight body in order to maximize their battery range. Well, the Pickman XR takes that same philosophy and applies it to a four-wheel-drive pickup truck.Continue ReadingCategory: Autom… Continue reading Pickman XR packs a 4WD pickup into a small electric package→