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Atherosclerotic plaque-deposits on the inner walls of arteries are a frequent cause of heart attacks and strokes. A newly-developed nanoparticle could help minimize those deposits, as it prompts the body’s own cells to “eat” them. Continue reading Nanoparticle helps eat away deadly arterial plaque
People living with Type 1 diabetes are faced with some daily hassles, such as finger-prick blood tests and insulin injections. An Israeli biomedical firm is now stating that such tasks may soon no longer be necessary, thanks to its prototype implant. Continue reading Artificial pancreas uses oxygen tank to better-produce insulin
Phone makers continue to cram better lenses and more cameras into their phones, and now app developers are catching up: a new app called DoubleTake from Filmic lets you record from multiple cameras at once on the latest iPhone handsets. Continue reading DoubleTake app records from multiple iPhone cameras at once
California’s CSC Motorcycles – the firm behind the short range but inexpensive City Slicker electric motorcycle – has now entered the e-bike market with the FT750. The fat-tired pedal-electric comes in two wheel sizes, and will ship mid-February. Continue reading CSC Motorcycles breaks into e-bike scene with fat-tired FT750
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been commissioned to design a new headquarters for Chinese smartphone maker Oppo that consists of four towers that are joined together. The project is due to begin construction this year. Continue reading Zaha Hadid Architects’ Oppo HQ comprises four interconnected towers
More than two years ago, Ikea announced a collaboration with Sweden’s teenage engineering to develop a range of lighting and speaker modules. The limited edition Frekvens collection will now go on sale from February. Continue reading Ikea finally launches Frekvens modular light and sound collection
Each year, the UK’s Chartered Institute of Building holds a competition highlighting the best digital photography of the built environment. Photographers from around the world entered this year and were eventually whittled down to two winners. Continue reading International photography contest exposes stunning architecture
Practice Architecture has built a family residence using prefabricated panels made with hemp. The result is a sustainable three bedroom home dubbed Flat House, which boasts a flat-pack design using materials grown on the 20-acre property. Continue reading British architects build a low-carbon home using hemp
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most common and most devastating muscular diseases. Now researchers have managed to use the CRISPR gene-editing tool to correct the condition in pigs, bringing the treatment ever closer to human trials. Continue reading CRISPR gene-editing corrects muscular dystrophy in pigs
Daily Harvest understands the struggle behind trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the midst of a chaotic schedule, and it’s solving that dilemma by making healthy food not only convenient, but also delicious and nourishing. Continue reading Eat Better Even On Your Busiest Days with Daily Harvest