Two new but separate Ebola outbreaks flare up in Africa

The World Health Organization is rapidly responding to a pair of new Ebola outbreaks in Africa. The two unrelated outbreaks, in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo, have both appeared in locations previously connected to Ebola flare-ups.Continu… Continue reading Two new but separate Ebola outbreaks flare up in Africa

Jaguar promises to become a purely electric automaker by 2030

Like many notable names in the field, Jaguar has signaled its intentions to ramp up the electrification side of its operation, today outlining plans to sell only electric vehicles by the end of the decade. Alongside this announcement, it was revealed t… Continue reading Jaguar promises to become a purely electric automaker by 2030

Poor mid-life heart health linked to dementia in later years

A new study has found healthy subjects in their 50s with subclinical signs of heart disease also displayed impaired metabolism in parts of the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease

A compelling new study, led by a team of Spanish researchers, is suggesting cardiovascular disease in mid-life is linked to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline in senior years. The research found subjects in their 50s with mild hypertension displayed evidence of impaired brain metabolism in areas associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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First-of-a-kind patch tracks multiple biochemicals and blood pressure

Advances in flexible electronics have opened up some exciting possibilities in health monitoring, with a breed of soft and stretchy patches emerging that can be worn on the skin to track things like glucose or antibiotic levels, or even change color wh… Continue reading First-of-a-kind patch tracks multiple biochemicals and blood pressure

Massive sunken heads take up residence on the seabed

Any unsuspecting swimmers diving off the coast of Cannes, France, may think they’ve stumbled onto some kind of ancient Easter Island-type civilization swept into the sea long ago, but they’d actually be seeing the work of underwater artist Jason deCair… Continue reading Massive sunken heads take up residence on the seabed

Chevy drops the price on updated 2022 Bolt EV and oversized EUV

Chevrolet is going bananas on electric vehicles, with no fewer than 30 planned for launch by 2025, and to get things started, here’s a newly-refreshed Bolt EV, and a slightly-larger Bolt EUV, both several grand cheaper than the outgoing Bolt.Continue R… Continue reading Chevy drops the price on updated 2022 Bolt EV and oversized EUV

Dragonfly-inspired splint locks into place to support injured joints

Taking inspiration from some of the unique attributes of dragonfly wings, scientists at Germany’s Kiel University have developed a new type of splint for injured joints that offers support in all the right places. The device can withstand loads many ti… Continue reading Dragonfly-inspired splint locks into place to support injured joints

Massive battery will help power Foster + Partners luxury resort

Foster + Partners has designed a colorful-looking island paradise for a tourist development in Saudi Arabia. Named Coral Bloom, it’ll offer visitors a slice of beachside luxury and will be powered by a mixture of wind and solar power, backed up by an a… Continue reading Massive battery will help power Foster + Partners luxury resort

Premium gaming headphones promise improved spatial awareness

A new audio gear manufacturer made up of acoustics engineers and designers from the video game and audio industries – most notably a former lead acoustics engineer at Apple – has announced its first product. The VZR Model One gaming headphones feature … Continue reading Premium gaming headphones promise improved spatial awareness