Scientists read minds of monkeys using new ultrasound technique

Brain-machine interfaces are one of those incredible ideas that were once the reserve of science fiction. However, in recent years scientists have begun to experiment with primitive forms of the technology, even going as far as helping a quadriplegic c… Continue reading Scientists read minds of monkeys using new ultrasound technique

Rivian plots “Adventure Network” of EV chargers across North America

Automotive startup Rivian is starting to make some waves in the electric vehicle space, debuting a pickup truck and SUV at the same LA Auto Show in 2018 and since catching the eye of some very notable customers, such as Amazon. The company is now expan… Continue reading Rivian plots “Adventure Network” of EV chargers across North America

Study indicates pen & paper beats stylus & screen for memory retention

An intriguing new study from a team of Japanese researchers suggests handwriting on paper leads to greater brain activity and memory retention compared to handwriting with a stylus on a tablet. The researchers hypothesize the richer spatial details of … Continue reading Study indicates pen & paper beats stylus & screen for memory retention

Talyn’s detachable lift system: A radically different eVTOL aircraft

The biggest problem with electric VTOL aircraft is the VTOL system. It’s a pain. The world-changing convenience of vertical lift systems comes with a high price tag: they weigh a heap, particularly because VTOL sucks up so much energy that you need a h… Continue reading Talyn’s detachable lift system: A radically different eVTOL aircraft

Wastewater microplastics help superbugs share dangerous genes

Microplastics are increasingly found to be polluting oceans and waterways and causing unknown damage to the health of animals and humans. Now, a new study provides evidence there’s cross over with another looming public health threat – antibiotic-resis… Continue reading Wastewater microplastics help superbugs share dangerous genes

Evidence growing COVID-19 can trigger onset of diabetes

An international team of scientists is investigating the curious bi-directional relationship between COVID-19 and diabetes. The researchers suggest SARS-CoV-2 infection may actively be triggering the onset of diabetes and a global registry has been set… Continue reading Evidence growing COVID-19 can trigger onset of diabetes

Water-filled nanogenerators harvest energy from just about any movement

There are energy sources all over the place, if you know where to look. Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have now designed new modular nanogenerators that can harvest energy from a variety of different types of motion, such as … Continue reading Water-filled nanogenerators harvest energy from just about any movement

Unbalanced cell division offers a new target for treating baldness

Much mystery surrounds the biological processes that lead to hair loss in humans, but scientists continue to make discoveries that unravel these secrets and lay the foundation for technologies that may one day treat it. Researchers in Japan have shed y… Continue reading Unbalanced cell division offers a new target for treating baldness

Skyfront claims endurance world record for gas-electric multirotor drone

While their winged counterparts are designed to stay aloft for weeks at a time, multirotor drones are more renowned for their maneuverability. California-based drone manufacturer Skyfront was established in 2014 to push the flight duration boundaries o… Continue reading Skyfront claims endurance world record for gas-electric multirotor drone

11-seat Hyundai Staria brings cosmic style to the minivan market

Tired of ogling sleek, futuristic vans from unestablished EV companies that may or may not ever make it to the production stage? Or similarly sleek, futuristic vans that are nothing more than concepts with no future? Well, here’s a slick-looking van fr… Continue reading 11-seat Hyundai Staria brings cosmic style to the minivan market