Hyundai drops full specs on Santa Cruz pickup truck

The long-awaited small pickup truck from Hyundai, the Santa Cruz, has finally been fully detailed. With the exception of fuel economy and cost, we know everything about the car-based truck and its impressive capabilities.Continue ReadingCategory: Autom… Continue reading Hyundai drops full specs on Santa Cruz pickup truck

Tusk-free ivory substitute can be 3D printed into complex shapes

The international ivory trade has been banned for over 30 years now, which means that technicians restoring ivory artifacts have to get creative in finding alternative materials. A new 3D-printable substance known as Digory appears to fit the bill nice… Continue reading Tusk-free ivory substitute can be 3D printed into complex shapes

DJI doubles sensor size for 5.4K-shooting Air 2S drone

It was just a year ago that DJI announced its compact-but-capable Mavic Air 2 quadcopter. Now, the company has shortened the name and doubled the image sensor size, with the 5.4K/30fps-capable Air 2S.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, TechnologyTags: DJ… Continue reading DJI doubles sensor size for 5.4K-shooting Air 2S drone

Cement-free concrete recipe bonds sand using alcohol

Concrete is the most commonly used building material in the world, but unfortunately the cement used to make it carries quite a carbon footprint. Now, scientists at the University of Tokyo have created a cement-free alternative that directly bonds sand… Continue reading Cement-free concrete recipe bonds sand using alcohol

Old diabetes drug given new life as potential cancer treatment

A new review article published in the journal Trends in Cancer is presenting a promising case for phenformin, an old diabetes drug related to metformin, being repurposed as an adjunct to new immunotherapy cancer treatments. A phase 1 clinical trial is … Continue reading Old diabetes drug given new life as potential cancer treatment

3D-printed graphene aerogel makes efficient, scalable water filter

Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new method for 3D printing graphene aerogels that work well as water filters. The team says this technique helps make graphene aerogels scalable and stable enough to be used over and over.Contin… Continue reading 3D-printed graphene aerogel makes efficient, scalable water filter

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

First head-to-head trial pits psychedelic therapy against antidepressant

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has pitted a common antidepressant against psilocybin, the main psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms. The results, recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, are decidedly mixed with the prima… Continue reading First head-to-head trial pits psychedelic therapy against antidepressant

JoGo coffee straw delivers robust, fresh coffee deep in the wild

A light, ultra-portable way of getting a morning cup of coffee, the new JoGo packs coffee-brewing power into a sleek straw. It pops out of a pocket and uses an integrated filter to deliver the rich morning flavor you want without the gritty grounds you… Continue reading JoGo coffee straw delivers robust, fresh coffee deep in the wild

LED tech localizes haptic feedback to specific areas on touchscreens

While most smartphones now have haptic feedback built into their screens, the whole screen buzzes, limiting the applications of the technology. A new touchscreen film, however, utilizes LEDs to only vibrate in specific areas.Continue ReadingCategory: E… Continue reading LED tech localizes haptic feedback to specific areas on touchscreens