Collaborate Disseminate
Researchers have incorporated living microbes into 3D printed objects. The resin material is embedded with chemical “instructions” that tell a layer of microbes to fluoresce in particular colors, producing a stunning array of patterns and designs. Continue reading MIT and Harvard 3D print colorful masks using programmable microbes
Part curated online wine shop, part wine discovery hub, Wine Access only features bottles that have been hand-picked by their team of experts. You can buy single bottles or join their wine club and let them do all thinking for you (plus save 10%). Continue reading French Laundry’s former sommelier is curating an online wine shop
Mercedes-Benz’s squat little Unimog trucks have proven their expeditionary prowess yet again with the announcement that a U 5023 truck has set a new altitude record for wheeled vehicles, reaching 6,694 m (21,962 ft) above sea level. Continue reading Unimog U 5023 sets a new world altitude record for wheeled vehicles
Scientists have recreated the “voice” of a 3,000 year-old mummy by scanning the shape of his vocal tract, 3D printing a replica of it, then hooking it up to an electronic larynx. The resulting sound is a single vowel that’s quite eerie. Continue reading Scientists reconstruct the eerie “voice” of ancient mummy
Scientists in Australia are reporting an exciting breakthrough in the realm of pain-relief, demonstrating the viability of a new type of pain-blocking neuron derived from human stem cells for the first time. Continue reading Pain relief breakthrough using neurons derived from human stem cells
Take one genuine ex-F1 chassis, fit it with a 600-hp, 9,000-rpm engine designed for reliability and low maintenance, add one set of custom Pirelli tires, and you can own a 600-kg track weapon capable of generating up to 4 g of cornering force. Continue reading TDF-1: The ultimate track day car is a refurbished Formula 1 weapon
Some studies suggest anti-inflammatory drugs can slow wound healing and bone repair. New research reveals our natural circadian clocks play a major role in healing, and anti-inflammatory drugs may be more effective if taken in the morning. Continue reading Anti-inflammatory drugs slow healing, if taken at wrong time of day
This month, La Strada premiered the new flagship of its Sprinter fleet, the Nova EB. Above and beyond a simple van conversion, the Nova is a Class B+ motorhome with a single hunk of weatherproof fiberglass opening up spacious living accommodations. Continue reading La Strada goes beyond the van with plus-sized monocoque camper van
Different materials can play different roles when it comes to trapping and dissipating heat. But could one material have it both ways? A new breakthrough suggests that it could, made by scientists who believe heat needn’t just be a one way street. Continue reading Transparent material conducts and insulates heat at the same time
Researchers have discovered a new component in blood that has never been detected there before. Mitochondria are normally found inside cells, but the team has now discovered them floating around on their own in the bloodstream. Continue reading Unexpected new component discovered circulating in bloodstream