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Raytheon and the US Navy have successfully fired a precision-guided munition that can be fired from a howitzer and zero in on a moving object. The test demonstrated its ability to find its target and withstand the shock of being fired out of a gun. Continue reading Excalibur S GPS/laser-guided artillery shell homes in on moving target
A study is suggesting people with high self-control regarding what they eat are likely to consume more food if they touch it directly with their hands. The findings reveal food can taste better when we touch it as opposed to eating it with utensils. Continue reading Study says food tastes better and you eat more when you go hands on
We spend about one third of our life with our head on a pillow, so shouldn’t it be one that fits the unique shape of your body? The fully customizable, modular dREM Escape pillow is designed to give you the deep sleep you’ve been craving. Continue reading Customizable, modular dREM Escape Pillow adapts to any sleeper
A new plug-in hybrid joins Renault’s sprightly Megane range for 2020, with a 40-mile all-electric range to knock off your daily driving without needing gas. The rest of the line gets a spruce-up as well, with a new interior and more power and torque. Continue reading Renault upgrades the Megane with more power, more tech and a PHEV
Asthma and other allergic reactions are increasingly common today, and while manageable there’s currently no cure. Now, researchers at Yale University have found a new potential pathway for treatment, targeting cellular “gatekeepers” called microRNA. Continue reading Cellular gatekeepers could unlock new asthma and allergy treatments
Boeing and the US Navy have successfully flown two autonomous, linked EA-18G Growler aircraft in four demonstration flights at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, with a third manned Growler acting as mission controller. Continue reading US Navy conducts demo flight of autonomous EA-18G Growler aircraft
To better understand the behaviour of bumblebees, scientists have used high-speed cameras to observe them in flight, finding that they can enter a type of “economy mode” when carrying particularly hefty cargo. Continue reading Bumblebees found to enter “economy mode” when carrying heavier loads
A study is suggesting alterations to a dairy cow’s diet can result in milk lower in saturated fat and a clinical trial in humans demonstrates these natural “healthier” dairy products may lead to positive heart health effects. Continue reading How changing a cow’s diet can produce healthier milk, cheese, butter
Being able to track a morning jog and listen to some tunes without carrying a phone around is surely one of the key selling points of modern-day smartwatches – so why not combine the smartwatch and a pair of wireless earbuds in one compact form? Continue reading Wristbuds combine a smartwatch and wireless earbuds in one gadget
Setting the preload, rebound and compression on a full-suspension mountain bike can be a daunting task. The MotionIQ system is designed to help, though, by assessing users’ rides in order to determine the best settings. Continue reading MotionIQ assesses and advises on mountain bike suspension