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Based on 130 years of telescopic photographs, astronomers have concluded that the binary star V Sagittae (V Sge), located in the constellation Sagitta, will go nova before century’s end as the main star is devoured by its white dwarf companion. Continue reading Binary star system set to go nova by 2100
The flu virus mutates quickly and unpredictably, making it hard to develop effective vaccines. Now, researchers have created a drug that protects mice against six different strains of the flu, potentially paving the way for a universal flu vaccine. Continue reading Dual-layer nanoparticle vaccine lays foundation for universal flu shot
Road noise has long been a problem in cars, but it’s even more obvious in electric cars. Nissan has now developed an acoustic meta-material that is as effective as the sound insulation materials currently used, but at a quarter of the weight. Continue reading Nissan develops lightweight acoustic meta-material to reduce road noise
Having made a splash with its plant-based burger over the past couple of years, Impossible Foods is now leveraging its technology to take on another form of protein with its second product, the newly introduced Impossible Pork. Continue reading Impossible Foods launches its plant-based pork
Recycling almost all your shower water and half of what you use in your washing machine, Hydraloop lets you re-use about 85% of your domestic water, significantly dropping your water usage for a unit cost of around US$4,000. Continue reading Hydraloop domestic water recycling unit almost halves your water bill
Each January, we produce our highlights of the previous science and technology auction year. The result is a fascinating insight into the landmark books, manuscripts and artefacts of science, technology and science-fiction that come to market. Continue reading The highlights of the science, sci-fi and technology auction year
It was seven years ago that we first heard about the OrCam, a wearable device for the blind that reads text aloud, recognizes faces, and identifies objects. Its makers are now back with some new assistive gadgets, at CES. Continue reading OrCam adds new smarts to latest assistive devices for the blind
If you’re tired of sliding the shades up and down on airplane windows, then you might want to fly on a Boeing 777X. This week, it was announced that some of the aircraft will forgo the shades for electronically-dimmable windows (EDWs). Continue reading Electronically-dimmable windows on offer for Boeing 777X
In collaboration with the upcoming Avatar film, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new concept car at CES 2020. The car, called the Vision AVTR, is named for “Advanced Vehicle Transformation.” The concept aims to blend human, machine, and nature. Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR concept brings Hollywood to CES
While it’s nice to own multiple styles of shoes, each one of the things has a rubber sole that will ultimately end up in the landfill. Made2Share shoes are different – they incorporate a single set of soles that accommodate various zip-on uppers. Continue reading Eco-friendly shoes combine “base” soles with zip-on uppers