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Supercapacitors hold incredible potential when it comes to energy storage, with an ability to charge and discharge almost instantly being one of their major selling points. Were key components for these next-generation devices to come from sustainable … Continue reading Upcycling technique turns plastic bottles into supercapacitor material
With so much we are yet to understand about how Alzheimer’s develops, scientists are coming at the problem from all kinds of angles. This includes exploring the disease’s relationship with our metabolism and our microbiome, and developing blood tests that could pick it up in its early stages. Scientists in South Korea have identified another pathway, and are reporting some promising results around an early diagnostic method that involves detecting biomarkers in nasal discharge.
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Continue reading Mucus shows promise as cheap and easy diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s
Cats and dogs can sometimes make a great pairing, but much of the time they go together like oil and water. A new study has explored how pheromones could lead to more harmonious relationships between these common pets, and found that a couple of curren… Continue reading Pheromones can help cats and dogs under the same roof get along
Launched in 2018 as the successor to the Kepler Space Telescope, NASA had high hopes for its Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) when it comes to finding other worlds that resemble our own. The space telescope has now wrapped up the primary ph… Continue reading NASA hails primary mission of planet-hunting TESS a “roaring success”
Taiwanese firm Tern has graced our pages with some ebike designs that are as practical as they are interesting, including models with built-in pumps and others with small footprints for city living. The company has just launched an updated version of i… Continue reading Tern beefs up its GSD cargo ebike for extra stability and comfort
Through its 11-year stint studying the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, NASA’s Dawn mission has profoundly changed our understanding of the dwarf planet Ceres. New analysis of data collected during the latter stages of this mission has offered s… Continue reading 25-mile-deep reservoir of salty water found beneath surface of Ceres
Fossilized tree resin, or amber, from the Cretaceous period has provided all kinds of fascinating insights into long-gone creatures that once inhabited the Earth. These include ticks with an appetite for dinosaur blood, dinosaurs with feathered tails a… Continue reading Ancient fossil shows how killer “hell ant” clamped down on its prey
The petroleum polymers used in construction of flip flops are critical to the durability and comfort of the immensely popular footwear, but are a huge contributor to our plastic pollution problem as they take a long time to break down once discarded. A… Continue reading Algae-based, biodegradable flip flops are built to go the distance
The Boring Company’s vision for a network of transport tunnels beneath Las Vegas has gained a little more traction, with local officials approving plans for an expansion that includes a new stop at the Resorts World Las Vegas casino. This will become t… Continue reading Boring Company approved to expand Vegas tunnel loop to nearby casino
A simple bowl can certainly do the trick when it comes to providing your cat with water, but this bare bones approach does have its shortcomings. KittySpring is a more sophisticated solution for cat owners, consisting of a gravity-fed fountain that kee… Continue reading KittySpring fountain keeps your cat’s water supply full and fresh