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In February of this year, we reported on the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, and its phase one testing of a low-vacuum-tube hyperloop-style maglev ultra-high-speed (UHS) train. In initial 1.24-mile-long (2-km) tests, the T-Flight hit a whopping 387 mph (623 km/h).Continue ReadingCategory: TransportTags: Maglev, China, High speed train, Trains, Bullet+Train

Prenatal exposure to higher levels of bisphenol A, a plastic commonly found in water bottles and packaging and known to leach into our foods and drinks, has been linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys, according to a new study that also identified the biological mechanism underlying this link.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Autism, Plastics, Pregnancy, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental...

China's AutoFlight currently holds the record for world's longest eVTOL flight with the 155.7-mile (250.6-km) mark it set in 2023 in the dramatic Prosperity air taxi designed by former McLaren and Lilium draft king Frank Stephenson. Now its robust battery and range-maximizing technology is poised to get a major boost, as the company has signed a collaborative agreement with CATL, the global battery leader...

Scientists have discovered the largest known protein in biology. Given the fun name of PKZILLA-1, the protein was found in algae cells and helps them make toxins that are responsible for mass killings of fish.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Protein, World's Largest, UC San Diego, Algae, toxic, Chemistry

The saga of the "not stranded" Starliner astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) has taken an embarrassing turn with NASA admitting that their one-week visit to the orbiting lab could be extended into 2025 and they may come home in a SpaceX Dragon.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: NASA, Boeing, Starliner, International Space Station, SpaceX, Dragon

Following successful trials last year at a UK wind farm, Denmark's Ørsted has now put heavy lift drones to work at a 94-turbine offshore wind farm in the North Sea – completing resupply missions up to 15 times faster while also reducing costs.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, TechnologyTags: Offshore Wind, Cargo, Delivery drones, Wind turbine

We usually associate Dragon Tiny Homes with no-frills tiny houses like the Element, but for its new model Kemi, the firm has drawn inspiration from Scandinavian design to create a simple and affordable tiny house that would be a good fit for use as a vacation home or guesthouse.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Home

Ford has become the latest in a long line of auto makers to try and break into the ebike market, partnering with e-mobility outfit N+ for a licensing deal to launch full-squish two-wheelers inspired by the Mustang sports car and Bronco off-road SUV.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Ford, ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Mustang, bronco

Instead of focusing on fighting the plaques linked to Alzheimer's, researchers took a look at boosting electrical oscillations in the brain. The molecule they invented got the job done in mice, offering hope for a new treatment path for humans.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: molecular biology, UCLA, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory, Brain

Seattle's Peace Vans has built a brand around its love for classic Volkswagen camper vans, so it's not surprising to see the company jumping out of the gate with all guns blazing as the official American ID. Buzz launch draws near. The Buzz will be the first new VW van available on the American market in 22 years, after all. Peace Vans officially welcomes...

Nissan has demonstrated a new automotive paint that can drastically cool a vehicle parked in direct sunshine. Tests have shown that treated cars stay up to 21.6 °F (12 °C) cooler than untreated cars parked side by side.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Coating, Coatings, Cooling, Paint, Vehicle, Automotive, Nissan, Metamaterial, Metamaterials

Northrop Grumman is developing a layered air defense against drone swarms centered on a new rapid-fire chain gun system armed with self-guided smart ammo that can take out drones at a fraction of the cost of missile defenses.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Northrop Grumman, drones, Missile Defense

Outdoor gear startup Thecatal has some unique ideas about camping. Last year, those ideas drove the design of an absolute fortress of a vehicular tent built to shelter both man and machine. Now the company has slimmed its camping conceptualizations way, way (way) down into an ultralight backpacking tent that pitches in as little as 10 seconds, stands strong against any level of wind...

Folks weakened by osteoarthritis or myositis may need help with everyday tasks like watering plants, filling the kettle or peeling potatoes. The Carbonhand robo-glove is designed to support such activities, and is now available to everyone in the US.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Gloves, Assistive Technologies

Texas Instruments has announced a new DLP display controller that's markedly smaller than previous iterations, and is designed to cater to a new wave of compact 4K UHD projectors as well as augmented-reality glasses.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, TechnologyTags: Texas Instruments, Projectors, 4K UHD

This fire-breathing 27-liter 1,800-horsepower Roll-Royce Merlin aero engine famously powered the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, Lancaster and Mosquito WW2 aircraft. It has been mounted on a trailer for demo purposes. It really is a sight to behold and feel when it shakes the ground around you.Continue ReadingCategory: TransportTags: Rolls Royce, Engine Technologies, Auction, Silverstone Auctions

The Nano Suisse is about as small as a tiny house can get while remaining a practical place to live. Recently completed by France's Baluchon, it measures a mere 3.5 m (11.5 ft) in length but has a space-saving interior layout that sleeps two and even fits a home office.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home, Baluchon

Using a proprietary chemical process pioneered by Canadian firm Excir, England's The Royal Mint has begun mining old circuit boards from electronic devices for gold and converting what's harvested into attractive, if pricey, jewelry.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: E-waste, Recycling, Gold, Consumer Electronics

Evidence has been building about the health benefits of probiotics. Now, new research has found that putting a tablespoon of honey on your yogurt helps the probiotics it contains to survive in the gut. It’s a win-win combination that’s both healthy and delicious.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Probiotic, Microbiome, Gut Bacteria, University of Illinois

The pace of world-changing innovation has never been quicker, and we're looking to expand our coverage, seeking talented writers around the world who can write the history of the future with passion, authority, curiosity and perspective.Continue Reading

Two innovative new developments out of the same laboratory have demonstrated that degraded cartilage can be repaired and regrown, first by using "dancing molecules" to target the proteins needed for tissue regeneration, then with the aid of a hybrid biomaterial that acts as scaffolding to encourage cartilage growth. They have the potential to do what nature can't do on its own – regrow cartilage...

ChatGPT is mediocre at diagnosing medical conditions, getting it right only 49% of the time, according to a new study. The researchers say their findings show that AI shouldn’t be the sole source of medical information and highlight the importance of maintaining the human element in healthcare.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: GPT, LLM (Large Language Model), Artificial Intelligence

Last time we looked in on aerospace motor startup H3X, it was still in the perinatal stages, with little more than renderings and big plans to create the most power-dense motors known to man. Since then, it's gotten its first round of motors out to customers and signed contracts with major players like the US Air Force and NASA. Hot off an eight-figure funding...

Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) have unveiled a new type of amphibious vehicle that can hover like a drone, take winged flight like a plane, then dive at high speed underwater like nothing else – called the Nezha-SeaDart.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, TechnologyTags: Marine Innovations, Underwater drones, Aerial, China, Amphibious