“Amazing” new species of flower discovered in 100-million-year-old amber

Fossilized tree resin, commonly known as amber, has offered paleontologists extraordinary insights into ancient ecosystems. The latest golden time capsule discovery comes from Oregon State University researchers who have identified a completely new, pr… Continue reading “Amazing” new species of flower discovered in 100-million-year-old amber→

LG boosts backlighting precision with new QNED Mini LED TV

It wasn’t all that long ago that TVs came in just one flavor – CRT, or cathode ray tubes. These bulky units were superseded by flat screen plasmas and LCDs, with LCD winning that particular battle despite plasma being capable of producing a superior pi… Continue reading LG boosts backlighting precision with new QNED Mini LED TV→

Automated Hive Controller extracts honeycombs in half the time

Beekeeping can be an arduous task, as keepers have to repeatedly bend over and lift wax/honey-laden honeycomb panels out of each hive. The Hive Controller is designed to help, by robotically lifting and collecting the honeycombs.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Automated Hive Controller extracts honeycombs in half the time→

KSTAR fusion device maintains 100 million degrees for record 20 seconds

While harnessing the power of the Sun has progressed in leaps and bounds in recent years, harnessing the process that powers the Sun is proving a tough nut to crack. However, progress continues to be made on the various approaches to practical nuclear … Continue reading KSTAR fusion device maintains 100 million degrees for record 20 seconds→

Studies find link between vaping and cognitive impairments

A pair of large observational studies are suggesting a possible link between e-cigarette use and cognitive complaints such as memory impairments and brain fog. The cross-sectional research does not present evidence for a causal link between vaping and … Continue reading Studies find link between vaping and cognitive impairments→

Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship launches with the Snapdragon 888 on board

In what we’d expect to be the last flagship phone launch of the year, Xiaomi has unveiled the Mi 11 with the brand new Snapdragon 888 chipset from Qualcomm on board – though you won’t actually be able to buy the phone until 2021.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship launches with the Snapdragon 888 on board→

Microbiome-altering mosquito repellent could last for two weeks

DEET may be an effective mosquito repellent, but it can cause irritation, and has to be reapplied every few hours. Scientists are now working on a more innocuous, longer-laster alternative, that involves introducing genetically engineered bacteria to p… Continue reading Microbiome-altering mosquito repellent could last for two weeks→

Common blood pressure drug found to have lifespan-extending potential

Scientists from Osaka City University have found metolazone, an anti-hypertension drug that has been around for almost 50 years, can kickstart a lifespan-extending cellular repair process in roundworms. The research suggests this mechanism could be tra… Continue reading Common blood pressure drug found to have lifespan-extending potential→

Aerosol samples above the ocean reveal microplastics spread by the wind

Recent studies have shown just how far plastic pollution can travel when it is broken down into tiny fragments, with these so-called microplastics turning up everywhere from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and in human stool all around the world. A new st… Continue reading Aerosol samples above the ocean reveal microplastics spread by the wind→

Glowing bandage monitors oxygen uptake in transplanted tissue

Getting transplanted tissue to behave like the original tissue isn’t always a smooth process, and one of the things physicians look out for following a procedure is how well it takes in oxygen. Wired devices called oximeters are the gold standard when … Continue reading Glowing bandage monitors oxygen uptake in transplanted tissue→