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Back in 2017, Wing began dropping off burritos to hungry folks in rural Australia, and has since broadened its offerings to include coffee, fried chicken and Vietnamese cuisine. Its latest move might be its biggest one yet, with the Alphabet spin off p… Continue reading Wing widens its drone delivery service to include everyday groceries
Keeping our muscles strong and healthy can be beneficial to our health in ways that extend far beyond simply looking good on the beach, with research showing how it can boost bone density, joint flexibility and maintain a healthy weight, as demonstrate… Continue reading Hour of strength training per week can cut risk of death by up to 20%
Last year the UN’s top climate scientists released the first in a trio of reports detailing the dangers of unabated global warming, alluding to dire consequences for humanity in the coming decades. The second report is now in and the outlook is only be… Continue reading Latest IPCC report on climate lays out an “atlas of human suffering”
Portland-based gearmaker The James Brand has introduced an updated version of its simple and stylish Ellis multitool, equipping the implement with new cutting capabilities and new carry options for users.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTag… Continue reading Ellis multitool gains scissors and deep pocket carry clip
Weight is often a key consideration for scientists pushing the boundaries of bullet-proof materials, imagining armor that keeps the wearer safe while also improving their mobility. Engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have now forged a new … Continue reading Lightweight armor material made of nanotube mats outperforms Kevlar
The ability to stimulate and or control cells in the brain could provide us with powerful new ways to understand and treat neurological disorders, and we’re starting to see some very interesting ways this might be achieved. Scientists at University Col… Continue reading Magnetic microparticles allow remote control of select brain cells
Lithium-sulfur batteries are a hugely promising energy storage solution with the type of density that could see smartphones run for five days, and scientists continue to make exciting advances that bring them closer to commercial reality. The latest co… Continue reading Porous battery layer pulls once-a-week EV charging a step closer
The dangers around spending too much time in the sun are well established, and over the years we have seen a number of interesting technological solutions that alert the user when they should make for the shade. Scientists at Northeastern University ha… Continue reading Squid camouflage-inspired sticker can tell when you’ve had too much sun
Through experiments involving a drug originally developed to suppress the growth of tumors, scientists have happened upon a potential new anti-obesity treatment, demonstrating it can trigger weight loss in mice. The promising oral therapy works by acti… Continue reading Low dose of experimental cancer drug cuts appetite to target obesity
The bodily fluids of dangerous animals such as snakes and spiders are not ones you want to come into contact with if you can help it, but researchers continues to show how they can contain key ingredients for advanced medicines. Saliva from ticks, whic… Continue reading Modified proteins from tick saliva target root of inflammatory diseases