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Beekeepers in many regions are having a hard time of it, as their honeybees struggle to find enough pollen to sustain the colony. Scientists are now addressing that problem with a new nutritional supplement which is described as being like "a PowerBar for bees."Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Washington State University, Agriculture, Bees, honeybees, Nutrition, Pollen

Looking Glass has launched a 27-inch version of its immersive light-field displays, which allow folks to experience three-dimensional visuals without having to don special headsets. The tech also allows multiple users to share the 3D viewing experience.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: 3D, Immersion, Holographic, Display

Insta360 flipped the switch on action cameras when it released its first 360-degree camera, the One RS, in 2022. The actioncam took off in no time, coming as the first major offering that blended action camera functionality with 360-degree capture, perfect for adventurous creators and immersive storytelling.Continue ReadingCategory: Electronics, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Insta360, Actioncam, DJI Innovations, GoPro, Photography, Video Cameras

Once the domain of paperback replacements, E Ink has branched out to try and compete with tablets and monitors. But low refresh rates can be frustrating. Improving this has been a focus for Dasung, and now its quick-refresh monitor has launched.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: E-Ink, Monitor, Display, Portable

Just when you think you've seen it all, researchers claim to have developed a way for people to see a color the human eye has previously never seen before. They're calling this new shade 'Olo.'Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Vision, Colors, University of California Berkeley, University of Washington, Laser

Saudi Arabia has revealed the latest part of its Red Sea giga-project, which is one of several massive developments helping transform the oil-rich desert kingdom into a tourist paradise. Named Laheq, it will be centered around an artificial ring on a luxurious island.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Saudi Arabia, Luxury, Foster and Partners, sustainable design

American defense technology company Anduril has rolled out its Copperhead-M – an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) that provides uncrewed subs with the punch of a smart torpedo carrying up to 500 lb (227 kg) of high explosives.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Submarine, Underwater drones

While cutting back on salt intake has long been a mainstay in treating high blood pressure, new research suggests that upping potassium intake might have a greater effect. It might be time to stock up on bananas, apricots, and sweet potatoes.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Blood Pressure, Diet, Electrolyte, University of Waterloo

Utah's Bean Trailer is back, this time with its first non-sleep-in camping trailer. The rugged, little Bean Pod still features teardrop-like sizing but replaces the sleep-in cabin with a sprawling multi-compartment gear storage setup. Couple that with a paddleboard-accommodating roof system, motorbike-hauling front deck, carrier-ready hitch receiver and tough, 4x4-grade foundation, and this tiny trailer is the ultimate support vehicle and base camp for...

With electric vehicles, batteries and electronic technologies tend to get most of the attention. But it’s where the electric becomes mechanical that small incremental changes have the biggest impact.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Eaton, Mechanical, auto-shanghai-2025, Electric Vehicles

The Lamborghini Huracan finally has a successor, and boy, is it a good one! Called the Temerario, which translates to “reckless” in English, it's a plug-in hybrid marking the evolution of the raging bull. Safe to say, the supercar has big shoes to fill.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Lamborghini, Temerario, Supercar, Batmobile, Ferrari, Electric Motors, Plug-in Hybrid

Tucked into the dramatic contours of the Greek islands, a striking new architectural statement is being built by Greek design studio Mykonos Architects. Dubbed N’arrow House, the residential project is a wedge-shaped subterranean home constructed into a hillside in Crete. The ambitious project is designed to blend seamlessly with the rugged terrain, while challenging conventions of traditional Mediterranean architecture.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Interior Design,...

Among the many things we could do to reduce strain on the environment is find greener ways of constructing buildings. You see, cement production accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions worldwide – and a lot of that goes towards making concrete.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Fungus, Bacteria, Concrete

Back in January, Dragon Tiny Homes unveiled its Aria tiny house, which offers a very compact and affordable towable residence. The firm has now followed that model with the upgraded Aria 24, which has a redesigned interior that increases living space to produce a comfortable home for two.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

Scientific research continues to uncover interesting connections between the gut microbiome and human health, including everything from depression to PTSD to autoimmune disease. Another example of this are emerging ties between gut health and autism. Exciting new research, now moving to Phase 3 human trials, has found boosting microbial diversity via fecal transplants can dramatically reduce autism symptoms in the long term.Continue ReadingCategory: ADHD...

Form following function is a pretty important principle in architecture, but few buildings lean into the idea quite as hard as the Gambit Office, by KWK Promes. Designed for a pipe distribution company, the building appears to be almost totally made from metal pipes.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Office, Aluminum, Building Facades

If you're among the half of US adults who have tried to lose weight in the last 12 months, you'll be aware of how enthusiasm wanes once you hit the difficult "plateau" that feels like everything grinds to a halt. But new research shows that this is merely an adjustment period on the journey, and success lies in how you move past it.Continue ReadingCategory:...

A benzodiazepine seeping into waterways is causing young Atlantic salmon to behave strangely, with fish in the wild migrating more rapidly and taking more risks on their journey from river to ocean. It even seems to be messing with their social dynamics.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Griffith University, Deakin University, Monash University, Sweden, Drugs, Pollution, Marine Biology, Fish, Environmental

Around this time last year, New Jersey's Velotric announced the waterproof Fold 1, a folding ebike "built for adventurers and urban commuters alike." Now the company has added a more capable Plus model to its catalog.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Foldable bike, Folding

With a name like the Ultimate, you'd expect this latest tiny house by Escape to offer something extraordinary, and thankfully it doesn't disappoint. It's the firm's largest model to date and provides a seriously spacious interior layout that offers a massive 720 sq ft (almost 67 sq m) of floorspace.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

A new study has set off alarm bells, attributing the overuse of computed tomography – or CT – scans to around 5% of new cancer diagnoses annually. Since 2007, this imaging technology has seen a 30% rise in use in the US.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: University of California San Francisco, CT scan, Radiation, Diagnostic devices, Medical Imaging, Cancer, Diagnostic...

A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed a subtle yet significant phenomenon beneath the North American continent; its ancient bedrock is slowly dripping into the Earth’s mantle. This dripping has created a funnel-like structure concentrated over the Midwest of the United States, horizontally pulling the ancient rocks before they sink.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Geology, University of Texas, Earth

Northrop Grumman has written a new line in the history books, the company's Mission Extension Vehicle 1 (MEV-1) executing the first undocking of two commercial satellites in geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) – heralding a new age of commercial space operations.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Satellite, Northrop Grumman, Commercial

On-again, off-again tariffs by the US government could have a heavy impact on many industries. Not the least of which is automotive. But it might be a surprise to find out which are the most American-made.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Production, Cars, Electric Vehicles