Reusable scramjet launch system to pave way for hypersonic airliners

Australian company Hypersonix Launch Systems is not only looking to make the delivery of satellites into orbit cheaper and more accessible, but also greener. It is developing a reusable launch system powered by green hydrogen that would deliver small s… Continue reading Reusable scramjet launch system to pave way for hypersonic airliners

Largest-ever 3D map of the universe reveals gigantic cosmic web

Data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument’s (DESI’s) first survey run has produced the largest and most detailed 3D map of the universe so far. The stunning image reveals the gigantic cosmic web of galaxies across billions of light-years – and… Continue reading Largest-ever 3D map of the universe reveals gigantic cosmic web

More evidence a common virus is primary cause of multiple sclerosis

A unique study led by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has reported some of the first robust evidence to affirm multiple sclerosis (MS) is primarily caused by infection from the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Tracking more than… Continue reading More evidence a common virus is primary cause of multiple sclerosis

Piezoelectric material shown to help regrow knee-joint cartilage

By stimulating cells to reproduce, electricity has already been shown to help heal soft tissue injuries. Now, an electricity-producing implantable material likewise appears to boost the regrowth of cartilage in compromised joints.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Piezoelectric material shown to help regrow knee-joint cartilage

“Fitbit for the face” monitors workers’ vital signs via their masks

People such as healthcare workers often have to wear face masks for up to 12 continuous hours, during which time they may become seriously exhausted. A new mask-mounted device is designed to help, by monitoring their vital signs and detecting leaks in … Continue reading “Fitbit for the face” monitors workers’ vital signs via their masks

Seriously small tiny house essentially a simple cabin on wheels

At a glance, the Imago Iter by Japan’s Bess, may look like a typical tiny house, but its interior is perhaps better thought of as a simple, stripped-down cabin. It does without a lot of the features we often see in such models to offer a very compact a… Continue reading Seriously small tiny house essentially a simple cabin on wheels

Pine64 offers a more premium mobile Linux experience with PinePhone Pro

With a few notable exceptions, if you’re looking for a new smartphone today you’re pretty much limited to operating systems powered by Google or Apple. The PinePhone Pro flagship from Pine64 is a very different proposition, running Linux instead of And… Continue reading Pine64 offers a more premium mobile Linux experience with PinePhone Pro

Evolution study suggests DNA mutations are less random than we thought

The DNA mutations that drive evolution are generally thought to be fairly random, but a new study suggests there’s some order to the chaos. Comparing the genomes of hundreds of plants grown in a lab, a team of scientists has found that mutations are fa… Continue reading Evolution study suggests DNA mutations are less random than we thought

How mRNA vaccines could transform skin cancer treatment

As mRNA innovations race forward researchers are now looking at ways to create skin cancer vaccines using the novel technology. A new study from Oregon State University proposes mRNA-induced production of a specific protein may prevent melanoma, while … Continue reading How mRNA vaccines could transform skin cancer treatment

Beachy 540 camper van rolls out as a nomadic budget beach house

A camper van inspired by a surfy trailer, itself a spiritual successor to the classic wave-chasing camper vans of decades’ past – that’s the basic formula behind the new Beachy Van 540. Beachy, a fun-loving spin-off of German staple Hobby, launched one… Continue reading Beachy 540 camper van rolls out as a nomadic budget beach house