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Wireless power has the potential to be very useful, but range is a major hurdle. In a new proof-of-concept project, Ericsson and PowerLight Technologies have demonstrated a technique called optical beaming, using a laser to transmit power to a portable… Continue reading Wireless power transmission tech demo uses lasers to run 5G station
Limiting how long depleted electric vehicles need to be plugged in for will go a long way toward driving their adoption, and bit by bit we are seeing advances that shave valuable minutes off the waiting times. Technology company ABB is making inroads i… Continue reading World’s fastest EV charger adds 100 km of range in 3 minutes
Researchers from the University of Toledo have discovered a prospective new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The vaccine-based treatment strategy proved successful in preliminary animal studies and the researchers are looking to conduct more clinica… Continue reading Scientists stumble on rheumatoid arthritis vaccine with huge potential
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian, for their work uncovering the receptors that allow us to perceive temperature and pressure.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: No… Continue reading First 2021 Nobel Prize awarded to pioneers of biology behind touch
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a broad approval for all adults over the age of 18 to be allowed a third Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose at least six months after a second dose. The regulator’s advice follows on from recent similar booster … Continue reading European regulator backs Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for all adults
Blue Origin is gearing up for the second human flight of its New Shepard launch vehicle, and has just revealed the crew members that will be taking part. Hopping aboard for the NS-18 mission will be the company’s own boss of flight operations Audrey Po… Continue reading Blue Origin to launch William Shatner into space
An incredible proof-of-concept study has demonstrated how a brain implant can treat severe depression by electrically stimulating certain brain regions. The cutting-edge experimental implant monitors neural activity for biomarkers signaling the onset o… Continue reading Experimental brain implant zaps away depression in real-time
Front racks certainly are handy for carrying gear on your bike, but you might not necessarily want one on there all the time – plus, installing one can be a fiddly process. The Jack rack, however, is designed to quickly mount on and come off of almost … Continue reading Jack rack quickly turns bikes into cargo carriers
Given that the currently available BMW i8 and i3 are already fairly futuristic cars, one might wonder what form a Bimmer made 19 years from now would take. The German automaker is exploring that question, with its BMW i Vision Circular concept.Continue… Continue reading BMW i Vision Circular concept shows the automaker’s vision for 2040
One Sun is plenty for our solar system, but some planets have been found orbiting two stars at once. Now the ante has been upped again, with evidence emerging of a planet orbiting three stars at once.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Astron… Continue reading Evidence of first planet orbiting three stars discovered in dusty disc