Collaborate Disseminate
Home VR is going to hit the mainstream big time this decade, and it’ll be devices like this that get it over the line. Panasonic has demonstrated a set of lightweight, compact, ultra high-def VR goggles that actually look good. Continue reading Panasonic’s compact, HDR-capable VR goggles actually look kinda cool
Causing the death of cancer cells while leaving healthy ones in tact is central to the goal of safer, more effective forms of treatment for the disease, and scientists have now come up with one that leans heavily a common household item – salt. Continue reading Salty nanoparticles slip into cancer cells to wreak destruction
In 2016, astronomers discovered a potentially habitable Earth-sized exoplanet just four light-years away – and new observations suggest it isn’t alone. A second planet may be orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the Sun. Continue reading A second planet may have been spotted around our nearest neighbor star
A team of UK researchers has, for the first time in living human brains, demonstrated how the cognitive dysfunction seen in schizophrenia may be caused by the lack of a key protein known to facilitate communication between neurons in the brain. Continue reading New imaging method reveals lack of key brain protein in schizophrenia
All of NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the World Meteorological Organization and the UK Met Office have determined 2019 to be the second warmest year on record, with the last decade confirmed to be the hottest of all. Continue reading Last decade confirmed as Earth’s hottest on record
The microfibers shed by loads of laundry are a big problem, as they can be ingested by aquatic life upon entering waterways. New research indicates that short, cool washing cycles minimize the generation of those fibers – and keep clothes colorful. Continue reading Short, cool laundry cycles found to reduce eco-unfriendly microfibers
Whether driving aficionados like it or not, automatic transmissions are fast becoming the standard (no pun intended). Polaris is getting on the bandwagon, as the 2020 version of its Slingshot three-wheeler will be offered with AutoDrive. Continue reading New Polaris Slingshot will feature an “AutoDrive” transmission
GMC has unveiled its new Yukon and Yukon XL sport utility vehicle in the mountains of Colorado. The new SUV, set for a 2021 model year launch, sees several changes, including new powertrain options, a bigger interior, and an AT4 off-road variant. Continue reading New GMC Yukon unveiled in Colorado as next-gen flagship
Back in 2011, we heard about a rather quirky but apparently effective bike lock known as the TiGr. Now, its makers are back with a new version that’s more compact and harder to cut through. Continue reading TiGr Blue mini+ lock offers a tougher approach to securing your bike
Roland has been in the electronic drum business for a good many years, and most kits released have had a skeletal look compared to their traditional counterparts. Now the company has launched a line of V-Drums that rock a classic acoustic kit vibe. Continue reading Roland’s latest electronic drums have traditional look and feel