Collaborate Disseminate
When we first covered the instantly lovable eBussy electric mini-mover, we didn’t actually believe we’d be writing about a working prototype a year later. In fact, we weren’t sure we’d be writing about the vehicle ever again. But here we are; parent co… Continue reading Extraordinary eBussy modular electric van debuts in July, on way to US
An impressive new study has cataloged thousands of distinct viral species living in the human gut. The vast majority are unknown to science and researchers suggest understanding the novel interactions between bacteria and viruses in our microbiome coul… Continue reading Over 40,000 previously unknown viruses found in the human gut microbiome
Engineers at ETH Zurich have designed a new device that can wring drinking water out of the air. The system works day and night, and doesn’t require any additional energy input, making it suited for use in remote or developing areas.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading “Reverse solar still” keeps its cool to wring drinking water from air
Cape Canaveral’s Space Perspective has officially started selling tickets for the highest balloon ride of them all: a six-hour floating journey to the edge of space, where you can watch the sunrise. At US$125,000 a seat, flights start in 2024.Continue … Continue reading Roll up, roll up! Get your tickets for the great space balloon ride
A new study investigating how a low-calorie diet alters gut microbial populations is reporting unexpected results. The findings reveal a strange relationship between extreme caloric restriction and increased levels of a pathogenic bacteria linked to in… Continue reading Pathogenic gut bacteria linked to weight loss from low-calorie diet
By taking advantage of recent advances in smartphone technology and the infinite possibilities of Lego, scientists in Germany have built a cheap and easy high-resolution microscope. Part educational tool and part toy, the fully-functional scientific in… Continue reading High-resolution microscope is built with Lego and cheap smartphone lenses
By better understanding the intricacies of how lithium batteries operate, scientists can more easily identify opportunities to improve their performance, and scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a powerful new tool for the job. A lo… Continue reading Real-time view of lithium ions in motion opens door to next-gen batteries
Even with today’s various sewage-treatment technologies, a great deal of municipal wastewater is still released back into waterways either partially or completely untreated. According to a new study, however, plots of willow trees could be used to clea… Continue reading Willow trees used to produce helpful substances while treating sewage
One of nature’s most intriguing horror stories is that of the fungus that “zombifies” ants to spread its spores. Now, researchers have discovered the oldest known example of this kind of parasite at work, preserved in ancient amber.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Novel “zombie ant” fungus discovered in ancient amber
Montreal’s Alexandru Duru first flew his electric multirotor hoverboard back in 2015, and quickly set a Guinness World Record for distance. Now this levitating madman is working to commercialize it for sale, while performing stunt shows on the side.Con… Continue reading Omni Hoverboard takes a super-simple approach to personal flight