Hyundai rolls out E-GMP platform for its next-gen electric vehicles

Hyundai Motor Group has revealed a new platform that will serve as the backbone for its next-generation electric vehicles, whether they be sedans, SUVs or something in between. The company’s new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) will offer some … Continue reading Hyundai rolls out E-GMP platform for its next-gen electric vehicles→

“Anti-antibiotic” aims to slow rise of drug-resistant bacteria

Antibiotics are one of the most important medical breakthroughs of the last century, but decades of overuse means bacteria are quickly developing resistance to them. Now, a team of scientists has found that a drug already approved by the FDA can act as… Continue reading “Anti-antibiotic” aims to slow rise of drug-resistant bacteria→

Neutrino detector finds new type of “ghost particle” from the Sun

Borexino, a huge underground particle detector in Italy, has picked up a never-before-seen type of neutrino coming from the Sun. These neutrinos confirm a 90-year-old hypothesis and complete our picture of the fusion cycle of the Sun and other stars.Co… Continue reading Neutrino detector finds new type of “ghost particle” from the Sun→

Moderna says vaccine prevents severe COVID-19, files for FDA approval

Biotechnology company Moderna has revealed more data from its now-completed Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial. The vaccine is reportedly 94.1 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 and 100 percent effective at preventing severe cases of the disease. An … Continue reading Moderna says vaccine prevents severe COVID-19, files for FDA approval→

Drug reboots protein production to reverse age-related cognitive decline

Scientists studying the mechanisms behind cellular stress and its effects on aging have found success in reversing cognitive decline in mice using an experimental drug. The findings not only bode well for further study of aging and its effects in human… Continue reading Drug reboots protein production to reverse age-related cognitive decline→

World-first cannabis study finds CBD alone doesn’t impair driving ability

A novel study investigating the effects of cannabis on driving in a real-world context has found cannabidiol (CBD) alone does not impair driving ability. The landmark finding promises to be invaluable in guiding road safety regulations as cannabis laws… Continue reading World-first cannabis study finds CBD alone doesn’t impair driving ability→

Arecibo radio telescope collapses in dramatic platform fall

In a dramatic ending, the famous 1,000-ft Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed this Tuesday at about 7:55 am local time. The 900-ton instrument platform fell and crashed into the dish from a height of 492 ft.Continue ReadingCategory: Space,… Continue reading Arecibo radio telescope collapses in dramatic platform fall→

Inexpensive antivenom could reportedly be used by “anyone, anywhere”

While snakebite antivenom is certainly a lifesaver, it’s also expensive, time-consuming to produce, and must be administered by trained clinicians. A new low-cost type of antivenom, however, could conceivably be self-applied right away, on the spot.Con… Continue reading Inexpensive antivenom could reportedly be used by “anyone, anywhere”→

ZHA’s energy-efficient museum will stay cool in the Shenzhen summer

Just a few days after news of 3XN’s river-like Delta Natural History Museum being commissioned in Shenzhen, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has unveiled its own museum for the booming Chinese city. Named the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum, the proj… Continue reading ZHA’s energy-efficient museum will stay cool in the Shenzhen summer→

Naran four-seater “hyper-coupé” promises 1,043 hp for the family

Naran Automotive has launched its first car, imaginatively called the Naran. The Naran Naran, if you will. The gentleman behind it, one Mr. Ameerh Naran, hopes to bring a luxury GT3 racecar driving experience to the road, and we hope Naran’s Naran Nara… Continue reading Naran four-seater “hyper-coupé” promises 1,043 hp for the family→