Sorry folks, lots of time soaked up by meetings today so not the usual warm invite to our daily edition. Also having real problems picking highlights as all of the stories featured here are bangers. Enjoy !
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Archer acquires Los Angeles airport for use as electric air-taxi hub
by Michael Franco
Amid a flurry of announcements showing that it's going from strength to strength, electric vertical takeoff and landing maker Archer has said it's purchasing an airport in Los Angeles from which its futuristic vehicles will launch and land.
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Natural molecule reverses memory loss seen in Alzheimer's disease
by Bronwyn Thompson
Boosting levels of a certain molecule that declines with age restored the function of hundreds of brain genes and reversed memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease models, fixing the RNA splicing errors that drive damage to critical neurons.
360° motor pod thruster aims to cut drag by 70% across the boat market
by C.C. Weiss
Helix builds some of the most power-dense electric motors in the world. Now it's working to springboard that compact, power-packed design into a marine pod drive ecosystem it believes will help change the face of everyday boating.
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The wooden office treadmill: quiet, minimalistic, and fully manual
by Maryna Holovnova
What if you could keep moving while working at your desk? That’s exactly the question that inspired Johannes Kettmann, a software developer from Berlin. The result is the Office Walker, a minimalist wooden walking pad.
MIT's injectable brain chips could treat disease without surgery
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Researchers at MIT have created a revolutionary platform to treat a vast array of neurological diseases and mental illnesses. It could not only prove more effective than traditional methods, but also negate the need for invasive brain surgery.
Review: Studio Max 1 – studio cans, or just studio namesake?
by Joe Salas
They've got "Studio" in the name – but do they actually sound studio-quality? After about 40 hours of use on these headphones, I've jotted down my thoughts on why you should ... click here to read more.
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Your diabetes medication could be sabotaging your hard work
by Bronwyn Thompson
Millions of people with type 2 diabetes might actually be undermining their efforts to improve their health, with researchers demonstrating that the commonly prescribed metformin blocks the cardiovascular benefits normally gained through exercise.
4-in-1 EDC tool packs a foldable saw in a sleek titanium frame
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
After a couple of successful crowdfunding campaigns over the past year, Hong Kong-based EDC brand Eck Studio is back at it with a versatile little tool that's perfect for outdoorspeople and DIY enthusiasts who need different kinds of blades to hand.
Interstellar-inspired TARS3D may be first such robot that both walks and rolls
by Malcolm Azania
Unlike TARS in the movie, TARS3D doesn’t need human puppeteers to move. Its biotranscending morphology delivers “multiple previously unexplored locomotion modes,” and further exploration offers a “promising pathway for multimodal robotics”
90% of us aren’t getting this essential nutrient linked to anxiety
by Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists have identified a significant link between levels of choline and the prevalence of anxiety, suggesting that upping intake of this essential nutrient found in many foods could potentially improve symptoms of these debilitating disorders.
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