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The first-ever images of the foundations of one of the world’s most significant glaciers will enable scientists to learn more about the risk its deterioration presents to future sea level rises. Continue reading Robotic sub takes first look at base of Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier”
It can be a hassle, getting your wine to the exact suggested serving temperature. The Albicchiere wine dispenser is designed to help, by both maintaining wine at a given temperature, and allowing it to last longer after being opened. Continue reading “Smart” dispenser serves up wine at the ideal temperature
In China right now, you’ll see many people wearing surgical masks to protect against coronavirus. A scientist claims that such masks may actually do more harm than good, if handled improperly – so he’s created a coating that could change that. Continue reading Salty masks could kill coronavirus
A collection of computer simulations based on data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray observatory is offering astronomers and the public alike the ability to explore cosmic objects in 3D. The visualizations let users pan around stars and supernovae remnants. Continue reading Stunning 3D visualizations let you explore the cosmos in your browser
We’ve been seeing an increasing number of “smart” bike locks lately, most of which sound an audible alarm if messed with. So, what if you like that feature, but are otherwise happy with your “dumb” lock? Well, that’s where the Alarmbox comes in. Continue reading Electronic box sounds the alarm on bike thieves
A study has found dinosaur footprints in sandstone embedded between fossilized lava dating back 183 million years. During this time, a mass extinction was taking place and parts of the world were being transformed into a world of fire by volcanism. Continue reading Fossil tracks suggest suggest dinosaurs lived in a “land of fire”
Once inside a burning building, smoke may prevent first responders from being able to see where they’re going. The Haptic Helmet from Carnegie Mellon University’s Engineering department could help. Continue reading Haptic Helmet guides firefighters to where they need to be
Researchers have developed a new kind of wing that could dramatically improve the performance of small drones. Inspired by birds and insects, the wing has a leading edge that, as counterintuitive as it may seem, actually causes turbulence. Continue reading Why birds can teach small drones how to wing it
Rose City Recumbent Cycles out of Portland, Oregon, has launched the Roselandia on Kickstarter, a funky e-bike with a slanting seat tube that pushes the mid-drive pedal-assist motor forward for a more comfortable ride. Continue reading Roselandia e-bike designed for long-haul comfort
The best way to fight off cancer might be to strengthen the body’s immune system to help identify and kill tumors. This is known as immunotherapy. Now researchers have developed artificial nanoparticles that should be cheaper and easier to produce. Continue reading Simple, cheap nanoparticles activate immune system against cancer