Study suggests embryos communicate with each other while still inside the egg

We know baby birds communicate, often loudly, and mostly about food, but a new study suggests they can also communicate with each other while still in the egg. This method of communication influences the behavioral and physiological traits of… Continue reading Study suggests embryos communicate with each other while still inside the egg

Aurora Aperture's revolutionary filter system sits behind the lens

One set of filters for every lens is the promise of Aurora Aperture's revolutionary filter system

Lens filters are an important tool for many DSLR photographers, but dealing with different diameter lenses, stepping-rings, square filter mounts and the rest can be frustrating and expensive. But now, an ingenious filter system for mirrorless camera adapter mounts looks to shake everything up – except your photos.

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Lyra combines a handheld, retro-game emulator and a personal computer in one device

Lyra is a handheld games console with a twist. It doesn’t come with any games, you put it together yourself (or pay a little extra for pre-built) and it can double as a personal computer and a Raspberry Pi experimentation platform. It’s a qui… Continue reading Lyra combines a handheld, retro-game emulator and a personal computer in one device

OmniFob is designed to eliminate the need for other fobs, including your car keys

The OmniFob is designed to be the last fob you’ll ever need. A universal remote of sorts for your keychain. This teachable, versatile device is more than just a key-tracker that can open your garage door or send an SOS, it can integrate with … Continue reading OmniFob is designed to eliminate the need for other fobs, including your car keys

Drone flametherower spits out a 25-foot-long, targeted stream of fire

Tempted as you might be to grab one of these for the impending zombie-apocalypse, the TF-19 Wasp from Ohio-based Throwflame is a serious piece of kit with potentially life-saving applications. From clearing critical infrastructure to pest man… Continue reading Drone flametherower spits out a 25-foot-long, targeted stream of fire

Hennessey's six-wheel drive, 450 bhp, off-road Goliath finally arrives

The $375,000 Hennessey Goliath 6x6 is limited to just 24 units

Six-wheeled vehicles aren’t new, but they’re certainly eye-catching, and we’ve seen a few 6×6 versions of already impressive 4x4s over the years. From Mercedes Benz’s AMG G63 6×6, to Kahn Design’s Flying Huntsman Defender mod, and even Hennessey Performance’s own F-150 Raptor-based VelociRaptor 6X6 but there’s always room for more. Now Hennessey has finally released its limited run of 24 Goliath 6x6s (based on the 2019/2020 Chevrolet Silverado) and it’s a beast.

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New study says daily coffee has no impact on cancer risk

Adding fuel, or removing it – depending on your position – to the bonfire of endless coffee debates comes the latest large study. This time, researchers looked at data from over 300,000 people for possible links between coffee and cancer, and… Continue reading New study says daily coffee has no impact on cancer risk

White dwarf supernova observation is a first for NASA's TESS mission

Artist concept of the TESS spacecraft which recently observed a supernova and the elemental content of ...

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was built to search for new planets, but astronomers at Ohio State discovered that it could also observe supernovas created by exploding white dwarf stars. This development means we might soon have a better idea about why they explode, and what they leave behind in the process.

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Portable platform predicts chemo effectiveness for individual cancer patients

Rutgers researchers have created a portable device that they say can determine the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs, for a specific patient, in real time, with an accuracy of almost 96 percent. Teaming biosensors with machine learning, the devi… Continue reading Portable platform predicts chemo effectiveness for individual cancer patients

Eco-friendly solar crematorium proposed for Los Angeles

Margot Krasojević’s futuristic aesthetic as well as the eco and energy efficiency considerations she incorporates into her projects makes for some fascinating concepts. The latest project from her London-based practice is a proposed crematori… Continue reading Eco-friendly solar crematorium proposed for Los Angeles