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In the spirit of maximizing functionality, we’ve seen quite a few axe designs that incorporate extra tools, be they bottle openers, bit drivers or detachable hand knives. The newly launched CTAX is one that places an emphasis on rescue operations, comb… Continue reading CTAX multipurpose axe has rescue operations at heart
Engineers at Michigan State University (MSU) have crafted a new type of liquid foam lining they say can help football helmets better sustain repeated impacts, improving their longevity and the safety of those wearing them. The material would also be th… Continue reading Liquid nanofoam lining bolsters football helmets against repeat impacts
Famed for their ability to latch onto larger marine animals via powerful suction cups on their heads, remora are small fish that have long fascinated scientists for the ways they seek transport and protection. A new study has delved into this behavior … Continue reading Suckerfish seen “surfing” blue whales in world-first underwater footage
Back in 2016 we looked at an interesting project out of Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where researchers had taken inspiration from birds to produce a feathered drone with unique capabilities. The team has continued refi… Continue reading Feathered drone uses morphing wings and tail to fly like a raptor
Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last decade or so, moving people from A to B with ever-improving efficiency, but none quite match the levels of a student-built railroad car called Eximus IV. The vehicle has taken to the tracks at the annu… Continue reading World’s most energy efficient vehicle rolls on to new heights
There’s no shortage of multitools on the market these days, but not all strike the same elegant tone of The James Brand’s offerings. The latest from the Portland-based toolmaker is a basic but stylish bit driver, which neatly stows its extra bits away … Continue reading Elegant Cache River multitool stores spare bits in its body
Tiny nanoscale materials offer unique properties, and one way scientists are looking to leverage these is by taking aim at cancer cells of different kinds. A research team in the UK have demonstrated how an adaptation of this technology can be used to … Continue reading Bullet-like nanoparticles heat and destroy cancer cells from the inside
Often made from plants, recycled material and various forms of organic matter, bioplastics promise a number of advantages over conventional plastics produced through fossil fuels. These include less energy-intensive production, faster biodegradation in… Continue reading Study finds bioplastics to be just as toxic as regular plastic
Today’s bridge columns are typically formed by large monolithic concrete structures that afford them great strength, but do invite the possibility of cracking should an earthquake strike. There are other options, including constructing these load-beari… Continue reading Limb-inspired bridges promise high earthquake resistance at low cost
Scientists at the University of Central Florida studying alternative lithium battery designs have come up with a modification to one they say could lead to great performance gains for these devices. The breakthrough centers on a new protective coating … Continue reading Next-gen battery leans on copper-tin film to avoid rapid failure