US finally moves forward on COVID vaccine booster plan, for Pfizer only

After weeks of turbulent regulatory discussions, COVID-19 vaccine boosters are finally rolling out across the United States following the final tick of approval from Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Th… Continue reading US finally moves forward on COVID vaccine booster plan, for Pfizer only

User-following gita wheeled cargo robot gets a smaller sibling

Pulling your stuff around in a cart is all very well and good, but … what if you want to keep your hands free? That’s where the gita wheeled robot was designed to come in. There will soon be a smaller version available, known as the gitamini.Continue R… Continue reading User-following gita wheeled cargo robot gets a smaller sibling

Helicopter-shaped microchip is smallest flying structure ever built

Engineers at Northwestern University have given microchips a new ability – the power of flight. Inspired by wind-dispersed seeds, these “microfliers” are shaped like tiny propellers to catch the wind, and may be the smallest flying structures ever made… Continue reading Helicopter-shaped microchip is smallest flying structure ever built

Jewel E offers the longest range of any electric double decker bus

A new entrant has rolled into the electric bus game and might just take things to the next level, taking the shape of a big and bright red people-mover with claims of unparalleled range. The newly introduced Jewel E electric bus boasts the largest batt… Continue reading Jewel E offers the longest range of any electric double decker bus

FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID vaccine booster, for some groups

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally approved a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for some populations in the United States. The approval allows a third Pfizer dose for those over the age of 65 and adults over 18 at high-ris… Continue reading FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID vaccine booster, for some groups

US confirms five B-21 Raider nuclear bombers are under construction

The Secretary of the US Air Force, Frank Kendall, has officially confirmed that five prototype B-21 Raider strategic heavy bombers are under construction by Northrop Grumman at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The statement was made when Ken… Continue reading US confirms five B-21 Raider nuclear bombers are under construction

How the bacteria in your mouth could be the reason you dislike broccoli

Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower – all members of the Brassica family – are inarguably healthy vegetables. They also have infamously bitter and pungent characteristics that some people find deeply unpleasant.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology… Continue reading How the bacteria in your mouth could be the reason you dislike broccoli

Bubble-powered drug-delivery microbots are steered by ultrasound

Although many scientists have been working on microscopic “robots” that could deliver drugs to specific locations within the body, one challenge remains – powering the things without the use of bulky onboard batteries. A new approach utilizes ultrasoun… Continue reading Bubble-powered drug-delivery microbots are steered by ultrasound

Maritime rope may be a large source of microplastics pollution

We’ve been hearing a lot lately about how disintegrated waterborne trash is one of the main sources of ocean microplastics pollution. A new study, however, suggests that aging maritime rope could also be making a significant contribution.Continue Readi… Continue reading Maritime rope may be a large source of microplastics pollution

Fender lets the music spin on with special edition turntable

Fender has partnered with Mobile Fidelity Electronics (MoFi) for a limited run belt-drive turntable that rocks a design inspired by the Fender Precision Bass and high-end components based on MoFi’s award-winning UltraDeck record spinner.Continue Readin… Continue reading Fender lets the music spin on with special edition turntable