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Ichthyosaurs were intriguing prehistoric aquatic creatures, in that they looked kind of like dolphins but were actually reptiles. Scientists have now classified a previously-unknown species, that distinguished itself by diving deep.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading New species of ichthyosaur was likely a deep-diving squid-eater
Given the fact that some upper-range ebikes can travel pretty fast, it’s definitely important that they don’t skid uncontrollably when braking. That’s why a new model from Stromer is claimed to be the first such bicycle with frame-integrated ABS.Contin… Continue reading Stromer ebike is the first to feature frame-integrated ABS
With colony collapse disorder continuing to decimate honeybee populations worldwide, it’s more important than ever for beekeepers to monitor hive conditions. The Irish-designed ApisProtect system is made to automate the process, potentially catching pr… Continue reading ApisProtect tech offers real-time monitoring of beehive wellbeing
Hydroelectric turbines may indeed be a non-polluting source of electricity, but their spinning blades can nonetheless kill larger fish that are passing through. A new type is designed not to do so, while maintaining a compact form factor.Continue Readi… Continue reading Blunt-bladed hydro turbine packs fish-friendliness into a small unit
Nitrogen and phosphorus are two of the key pollutants that have to be removed from sewage, and doing so typically involves two separate steps. Thanks to a newly-discovered bacterium, however, both could soon be removed at once.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading “New” microbe could find use in more efficient sewage treatment
Although AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles) excel at gathering marine data without human intervention, they’re still limited by battery life. Texas startup Terradepth has set out to address that problem, with a novel tag-team system.Continue Reading… Continue reading Place-trading AUVs designed for longer oceanographic missions
GPS doesn’t work underwater, which means that keeping track of a submersible’s whereabouts can be difficult. A new ROV (remotely operated vehicle) still manages to show up on Google Maps, however – plus it has a cool rotating head.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Revolution NAV ROV can be tracked on Google Maps while underwater
Tiny quadcopter drones, or micro air vehicles (MAVs), have notoriously short battery lives. So, if they can “perch” somewhere instead of hovering in mid-air, more power to them. A new gripper mechanism has been designed with that in mind.Continue Readi… Continue reading Mechanical gripper allows drones to hang from objects
If you’re trying to eradicate disease-carrying mosquitos, it’s important to know when and where the biting females of the targeted species are present. An experimental new device could help, by mimicking the insects’ hearing apparatus.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Antenna-inspired device detects disease-carrying mosquitos
Presently, glaucoma is treated via daily-administered eye drops, surgery, or implanted devices – none of which are guaranteed to be successful. In the future, however, it’s possible that a twice-yearly injection could do the trick.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Biannually-injected hydrogel could keep glaucoma at bay