Collaborate Disseminate
Famed for their ability to latch onto larger marine animals via powerful suction cups on their heads, remora are small fish that have long fascinated scientists for the ways they seek transport and protection. A new study has delved into this behavior … Continue reading Suckerfish seen “surfing” blue whales in world-first underwater footage
For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, it can be difficult to pick out important sounds, such as a knock at the door or a fire alarm. Now researchers at the University of Washington have developed a smartwatch system called SoundWatch, which ident… Continue reading SoundWatch alerts deaf and hard-of-hearing people to important sounds
Back in 2016 we looked at an interesting project out of Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where researchers had taken inspiration from birds to produce a feathered drone with unique capabilities. The team has continued refi… Continue reading Feathered drone uses morphing wings and tail to fly like a raptor
We know exercise is good for the mind and body, and for years researchers have seen a distinct correlation between physical exercise and lower rates of cancer incidence. But exactly how exercise could be directly helping the body fight cancer has been … Continue reading Breakthrough study reveals how exercise helps immune cells kill cancer
Scientists have discovered the second site at which ESA’s ill-fated Philae lander touched down on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, and in so doing revealed that the ancient ice hidden under the surface of the comet is softer than the froth on a cappucc… Continue reading Philae’s second touchdown gouged out a skull-like face on comet 67P
When a stroke victim has lost the use of an arm, they typically have to perform rehabilitative exercises utilizing heavy, costly, clinic-based equipment. A compact new portable device, however, could be used by patients in their own homes.Continue Read… Continue reading Gaming device designed for at-home stroke rehab
Atmospheric phenomena known as “sprites” and “elves” may be spectacularly illuminating the upper cloud layers of Jupiter, according to a newly published study based on data collected by NASA’s Juno spacecraft. These short-lived light displays have been… Continue reading Sprites and elves spotted lighting up Jupiter’s atmosphere
While there are now quite a few Bluetooth speakers that can be used in the shower, they all periodically need to be taken out and recharged. The Shower Power speaker is different, in that it’s continuously powered by the running shower water.Continue R… Continue reading Hydroelectric Bluetooth speaker is powered by the shower
As the world waits for truly off-grid-capable next-gen electric campers like the Tesla Cybertruck pop-up pickup and double-popping eBussy van camper, conversion shops continue to reach for the Nissan e-NV200 as their electric camper base vehicle of cho… Continue reading Nissan electric mini-campervan doubles its lithium to leave gas behind
Insta360 has upgraded its pocket-sized 360-degree camera – but without adding to its already-beefy 5.7K resolution. The new Insta360 One X2 instead gets some extra intelligence designed to make it an easier, less fiddly and more useful video tool.Conti… Continue reading Insta360’s One X2 360-degree video camera gains extra AI smarts