Toyota previews bZ line of BEVs with solar-charging SUV concept

Toyota has expanded on its vision of the future of electrified vehicles, today announcing a bZ series of BEV (battery electric vehicle) models and revealing a new concept as the debut model in the lineup. The automaker will be showing off the Toyota bZ… Continue reading Toyota previews bZ line of BEVs with solar-charging SUV concept

Cyrogel sponge slowly releases stem cells to reverse arthritis in mice

With no real forms of treatment other than pain-relieving medications or a full joint replacement, osteoarthritis remains a difficult disorder to tackle, at great pain and discomfort to sufferers. Regenerating the degrading tissue in worn out joints th… Continue reading Cyrogel sponge slowly releases stem cells to reverse arthritis in mice

Short, intense workouts prove a quick, effective way to improve health

Integrating regular bouts of exercise into our busy schedules can sometimes be a tall order, but luckily science is starting demonstrate how short and sharp bursts can produce a surprising range of health benefits, too. A new study has added to this un… Continue reading Short, intense workouts prove a quick, effective way to improve health

Whitest paint ever created could have air-con like cooling effects

The materials we coat our buildings with can have a big influence on their ability to reflect heat from the Sun and overall energy efficiency. Engineers at Purdue University have been at the cutting edge of this field of research for some time, and hav… Continue reading Whitest paint ever created could have air-con like cooling effects

Heart disease drug reverses obesity in mice by targeting inflammation

Researchers are continuing to unravel the complex relationship between inflammation and obesity, and through a new study involving overweight mice and a repurposed heart disease drug, a group of scientists in Spain has uncovered new evidence of how the… Continue reading Heart disease drug reverses obesity in mice by targeting inflammation

Implantable ion pump delivers cancer drugs directly to the brain

Brain cancers are notoriously challenging to treat, often involving invasive surgeries to remove tumors from sensitive tissue. But the trouble doesn’t end there, with malignant cells often sticking around and leading to recurrence of the disease down t… Continue reading Implantable ion pump delivers cancer drugs directly to the brain

Ladybug-sized implant tracks oxygen levels in deep body tissues

Advances in electronics, sensor technology and wireless communications are converging to open up some exciting possibilities in monitoring the human body from the inside, from sensors that track the status of orthopedic implants to gas-detecting device… Continue reading Ladybug-sized implant tracks oxygen levels in deep body tissues

Submersible snake-inspired robot can inspect ships and infrastructure

Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have spent a number of years developing modular snake-like robots for all kinds of purposes, and the latest adaptation sees its serpent-inspired tech headed underwater. The team has developed a submersible… Continue reading Submersible snake-inspired robot can inspect ships and infrastructure

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy to launch NASA’s ice-hunting mission to the Moon

A NASA next-generation rover designed to sniff out water and ice at the lunar south pole has just been assigned a ride, with SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy given the job of launching it along with a medium-capacity lander to the Moon in 2023. The mission is key… Continue reading SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy to launch NASA’s ice-hunting mission to the Moon