Cobi robot autonomously performs needle-less vaccinations

It goes without saying that a lot of people are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine these days, and will continue to do so for some time. A new robot is designed to help streamline the process, by autonomously – and needle-lessly – vaccinating human patient… Continue reading Cobi robot autonomously performs needle-less vaccinations

Heat-healing carbon fiber could be easily repaired and recycled

Although carbon fiber can be repaired and recycled to a certain extent, it’s typically just discarded once it’s damaged. According to a recent study, however, a new type of the material can be easily fixed or reused through the simple application of he… Continue reading Heat-healing carbon fiber could be easily repaired and recycled

Nameless off-grid tiny house harks back to smaller and simpler times

A lot of North American tiny houses are huge luxurious models that offer many of the comforts of a traditional house. However, this unnamed off-grid tiny house by New Mexico’s We Shelter People harkens back to the tiny house movement’s roots by keeping… Continue reading Nameless off-grid tiny house harks back to smaller and simpler times

New model suggests black holes gain mass as the universe expands

There are many mysteries surrounding black holes, and now a team of astronomers has proposed a novel solution to one of them – why are so many observed black holes more massive than expected? A new model suggests that their growth may be “cosmologicall… Continue reading New model suggests black holes gain mass as the universe expands

Ford debuts electric crate motor inside vintage pickup rebuild

Looking to spark the imaginations of custom car enthusiasts with a taste for eco-friendly drivetrains, Ford has introduced an electrified version of its heritage F-100. The reimagined pickup truck is all old-school looks on the outside and new-school p… Continue reading Ford debuts electric crate motor inside vintage pickup rebuild

Traditional Samoan plant rivals anti-inflammatory effects of ibuprofen

Researchers have identified the anti-inflammatory mechanism behind a plant used for centuries in traditional Samoan medicine. The new study found the plant, known as matalafi, is as effective at reducing inflammation as ibuprofen.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Traditional Samoan plant rivals anti-inflammatory effects of ibuprofen

Stimulation of brain’s “depression switch” offers rapid, sustained relief

The past decade of research into deep brain stimulation (DBS), in which implanted electrodes are used to target specific brain regions with electrical impulses, has brought to light its potential to tackle a variety of neurological disorders. Depressio… Continue reading Stimulation of brain’s “depression switch” offers rapid, sustained relief

Electric soot collector cuts particulate emissions from wood heaters

A wood fire is a cosy way to warm up, but sadly they have adverse effects on human health and the environment. But a new soot collector device could help reduce particulate emissions by attracting particles with an electric field.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Electric soot collector cuts particulate emissions from wood heaters

Zome home is designed to last, while staying eco-friendly

Having a little place out in the country might be nice, but the structure would be subject to some pretty harsh natural elements. Well, the Zome was invented with such concerns in mind, as it’s designed to last up to a whopping 500 years – which isn’t … Continue reading Zome home is designed to last, while staying eco-friendly