Sustainable Brompton HQ invites visitors to get on their bikes

British folding bicycle manufacturer Brompton has commissioned a new office headquarters and factory complex in Kent, England. Described as the “factory of the future,” the focus will be on reducing its grid-based energy use with impressive sustainable… Continue reading Sustainable Brompton HQ invites visitors to get on their bikes

Acidity sensor creates a heat map of teeth at risk of decay

A cavity is a pretty clear sign of tooth trouble, but there are warnings to be seen before these tiny openings start to appear. A newly developed optical device is designed to reveal at-risk areas of our teeth by detecting hotspots of high acidity in d… Continue reading Acidity sensor creates a heat map of teeth at risk of decay

Apple unveils powerful new Mac Studio desktops and display

Along with the new iPhone SE, Apple has unveiled new desktop computers and monitors at its keynote presentation today. The Mac Studio is a new desktop workstation running on a powerful new processor, and the Studio Display is a new ultra-HD Retina scre… Continue reading Apple unveils powerful new Mac Studio desktops and display

Evolution UA-80 life vest provides under-arm floatation

When most people think of life vests, they likely picture yokes that are worn around the user’s neck. Switlik Survival Products’ new UA-80 Evolution Vest takes what is claimed to be a better approach, however, by going under the arms.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Evolution UA-80 life vest provides under-arm floatation

LED contact lens treatment may prevent diabetes-related blindness

If diabetes progresses too far, it can result in a potentially blinding condition known as retinopathy. And while existing treatments are invasive and often painful, there may be new hope in the form of an LED-equipped contact lens.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading LED contact lens treatment may prevent diabetes-related blindness

Startup aims to make waves with powerful long-range electric cruiser

Last year, a team of former SpaceX engineers launched Californian marine startup Arc with a plan to develop a luxury electric cruiser with “far superior range, acceleration and performance than any boat in its class.” Now a pre-production Arc One has s… Continue reading Startup aims to make waves with powerful long-range electric cruiser

World’s largest green H2 hub, Hydrogen City, to open in Texas in 2026

Hydrogen City will eventually harness 60 gigawatts of solar and wind energy, and use it to produce over 2.5 billion kilograms (2.4 million tons) of green hydrogen a year, keeping it underground in storage caverns at the Piedras Pintas salt dome before … Continue reading World’s largest green H2 hub, Hydrogen City, to open in Texas in 2026

China plans a mammoth 450 GW of wind and solar in its deserts

China already dominates renewable energy production. Its installed capacity of around 895 GW in 2020 was more than the European Union, the USA and Australia combined. And while the world in general is accelerating its transition to renewable power, Chi… Continue reading China plans a mammoth 450 GW of wind and solar in its deserts

Childhood lead exposure cut IQ of over half of US population, study finds

Striking new research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences estimates lead exposure, primarily from car exhaust, has negatively affected the IQ of about half the population of the United States. The study calculated c… Continue reading Childhood lead exposure cut IQ of over half of US population, study finds

Blocking inflammation makes pancreatic cancer vulnerable to immunotherapy

Medicine doesn’t have a great track record treating pancreatic cancer, with treatments like chemo and immunotherapy not making much headway. In a new mouse study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, scientists have found that… Continue reading Blocking inflammation makes pancreatic cancer vulnerable to immunotherapy