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Most people likely think of robots as complex electronic devices, made up of many parts that have to be assembled in factories. An experimental new non-electronic bot, however, can be 3D-printed all in one piece, and it's powered by nothing but air.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: UC San Diego, Soft Robotics, Compressed Air

Bambu Lab's latest flagship 3D printer does a whole lot more than 3D printing for serious makers, and promises to be good at every one of its tasks.Continue ReadingCategory: 3D Printing, Manufacturing, TechnologyTags: 3D Printers, Laser, Manufacturing, All-in-one

In seeking new antibiotic sources, researchers have turned to an unlikely source: a whiffy frog known as Odorrana andersonii. By unclumping a compound it produces naturally, they've found a potential gut-friendly ally in the fight against superbugs.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Antibiotic, Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Bacteria, University of Pennsylvania, Frogs

We typically associate Dragon Tiny Homes with very small and affordable tiny houses like the Element. But for its latest model, the firm has produced its largest towable home to date, which has been specifically designed to allow its owner to age comfortably and safely in place.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, Building and Construction, House, Home

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the accuracy and speed at which often deadly pathogen infections can be identified and treated. This is time that, in many cases, is critical to saving a patient's life.Continue ReadingCategory: Imaging & Diagnostics, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: UNIST, Bacteria, Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Infections, Pneumonia, Fluorescent, Diagnostic tools, Diagnosis

A study comparing people in monogamous relationships with those in non-monogamous ones has found that both types are on par insofar as relationship and sexual satisfaction are concerned. It suggests the need for greater recognition of and respect for diverse relationships.Continue ReadingCategory: Society & Community, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Relationships, Monogamy, LGBTQ+, Heterosexuality, La Trobe University

More than a million people of nearly all ages lace up their trainers and hit the pavement in a marathon every year. And while running any distance has numerous health benefits, researchers warn that going the distance may not be so good for the brain – with the negative effects lingering for a month following a race.Continue ReadingCategory: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness & Healthy...

New research found that taking a placebo pill, knowing that it contains no active ingredients, reduced the intensity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms by a whopping 79%, substantially more than taking the usual side-effect-causing medications.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Menstruation, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Open-label placebo, University of Basel

There are probably a million reasons why you don't need a new pair of pants. But there are at least 18 reasons why you want these particular adventure pants from Caligo.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Clothing, Clothes, Travel, Kickstarter

While sustainably-grown wood can be an economical and eco-friendly building material, its relatively low tensile strength limits its potential applications. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new self-densifying technique for creating super-strong wood.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Wood, Nanjing University, Building and Construction

Taiwan's Tern introduced a compact Bosch-powered cargo bike back in 2017 that could haul gear or kids where its larger models couldn't. The company improved the formula in 2020, and has now pretty much redesigned everything for the third-generation GSD family.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Tern, ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Bosch, cargo bike

You may think golf course grass is the same everywhere … but you would be wrong. Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Golf, American Chemical Society, Coatings, Water

The Triumph Speed Triple RR is perhaps one of the fastest cafe racers on the market. Be it a straight line or in the twisties, its 1,160-cc inline triple and roughly 180 horsepower will keep you thrilled like very few bikes can.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Triumph, Supercharged, Drifting, Custom Bikes, Crazy

Audio brand Fiio has announced its flagship in-ear monitors. Three different types of driver are squeezed into the high-end titanium housing of the FX17, making a total of 13 in each earpiece for the promise of "a bigger soundstage and more natural sound."Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Audiophile, Earphones, High-resolution, Drivers, Luxury

For many people, injection needles can be scary – and the larger ones for specialized longer-term medications are far more intimidating.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: MIT, Drug delivery, Stanford University

Camping hardware maker iKamper teamed up with Rivian to develop a special edition Skycamp Mini tent for your R1T or R1S. Unlike a lot of similar tents that only go on the roof, this one installs on the bed rack and folds away into an aerodynamical hardshell case, so it shouldn't reduce your truck's range.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Camping, roof-top tent, Tent, ikamper

French company Beyond Aero has released an updated design for the zero-emissions jet it's aiming to put into service by 2030, claiming it'll be considerably cheaper to run than conventional jets, while cutting cabin noise by half.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Hydrogen Aviation, Fuel Cell, Jets, Aircraft, Climate Solutions: Aviation, Hydrogen-powered

It was only a matter of time until the GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were superseded, and now it looks like we'll have the next generation of these breakthrough weight loss and diabetes medicines on shelves by early next year.Continue ReadingCategory: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Obesity, Ozempic, Diabetes, Weight Loss

Many an RV buyer has had to navigate the decision between camper van and small travel trailer. French startup Bivoak hopes to eliminate that process of pro/con compromise by bringing together the advantages of both into a single vessel fittingly called the Bivan. The garageable four-sleeper trailer isn't tied to the lifespan of a single vehicle but offers a layout and feature set derived...

A new study has found that antidepressant resistance is more common than was thought: 48% of people with depression have tried at least two medications without effect, while 37% have tried four or more. It suggests the need for an urgent rethink of the current approach to treating depression.Continue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Depression, antidepressant, Treatment resistance, University of Birmingham

Switzerland's ABB Marine has been inspired by "the dynamic motions of a whale's tail" for its multi-blade Dynafin propulsion concept, which is designed to "maximize propulsion efficiency and responsiveness" for small-to-medium vessels.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Shipping, Boating, Motor, Energy-efficient, 2025 Updates

While it's great to have a multitool with a ton of features, those features aren't going to do you much good if the tool is too big to carry with you. The Wolf Fang 2.0 packs in a simple five functions, but it's nice and tiny.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Multitools, Titanium, Kickstarter

Have you ever wondered why walking from point A to B can be easy in some places, and incredibly frustrating in others? Well, scientists were curious about it too, and have now worked out the mathematical equation that underpins how we navigate sidewalks, and why, collectively, it descends into chaos so quickly.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: MIT, Pedestrian, Public Space, Mathematics, Fluid Dynamics, Urban Planning

German bike maker Ponomarets has launched a gorgeous carbon road bike called the Eidolon. Riding with a lightweight motor and battery, and fashioned from carbon fiber and "high-end curated components," the ebike weighs in at under 10 kilos.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Custom, Luxury, Carbon Fiber, Lightweight