Collaborate Disseminate
Exposure to sustained loud noise often results in hearing loss. But now, biologists are testing drugs they call “chemical earmuffs” in mice, which could prevent hearing loss without affecting the volume or quality of sound. Continue reading “Chemical earmuffs” drugs could prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Toyota is continuing its big push into the electric mobility space, enlisting the expertise of Panasonic to help develop advanced batteries for electric vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions through the Prime Planet Energy & Solutions joint venture. Continue reading Toyota teams up with Panasonic to build prismatic EV batteries
Erwin Hymer Group is one of the most innovative RV manufacturers in Europe, and now it’s bringing some RV magic over to the US. Parent company Thor Industries has formed Hymer USA to build and market European-designed RV products on American soil. Continue reading Hymer USA to build and sell European-designed campers in the US
It was just last month that Hybrid Air Vehicles announced the planned production version of its Airlander 10 airship. At the time, the company mentioned an optional electric propulsion system – more details on that system have now been released. Continue reading Airlander 10’s new propulsion system will be hybrid-electric
For people living with conditions such as hypertension, knowing their blood pressure at all times certainly would be helpful. That’s where a non-invasive new wearable system is designed to come in. Continue reading Wearable tech measures blood pressure as patients move freely
Given the scarcity of fresh water in many regions, it does seem a bit crazy to be flushing the stuff down the toilet. And while a few coastal areas use seawater instead, doing so is problematic in its own way – new research, however, may change that. Continue reading Red Sea bacteria recruited to boost the use of saltwater toilets
It makes a certain amount of sense to think that a harsh, jarring alarm tone would be most effective at thoroughly waking a person up. According to a new study, though, a melodic tone may work best for minimizing morning grogginess. Continue reading Kinder, gentler alarm tones may put more pep in your step
Bill Murray resurrected his role in Groundhog Day for Jeep’s 2020 Super Bowl commercial, which also featured the 2020 Jeep Gladiator and an upcoming e-bike from the iconic auto brand. Continue reading Jeep rides off-road with rugged fat-tired e-bike
The Tiny House Guys reckons that Aero Tiny is Australia’s most unique tiny house and it may well have a point. It’s made from an airplane fuselage section that was used to train cabin crews and comes complete with a fully-functional airplane door. Continue reading Aircraft training fuselage turned into one-of-a-kind tiny house
In 2012 Lonesome George passed away, and the Pinta Island tortoise was declared extinct. But now, genetic studies have revealed that tortoises on neighboring islands carry on the lineage – and hint that surviving members may be hiding somewhere. Continue reading Late Lonesome George, last of his species, may have living relatives