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Biometric 'human washing machine' cleans, dries and adapts to your mood
by Bronwyn Thompson
Japanese company Science is commercially producing its Mirai Ningen Sentakuki – Human Washing Machine of the Future – after an overwhelming response at the Osaka-Kansai Expo this year. Only 50 models will be made, with a price tag of US$385,000.
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Body and Mind
3D-printed cornea restores blind patient's sight for the first time
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
In a major breakthrough in human tissue replication, for the first time ever a 3D-printed cornea has been transplanted onto a legally blind patient's eye, successfully restoring their sight.
Consumer TechTechnology
Review: Rugged Thor 002 offers reliable thermal imaging on a budget
by Bronwyn Thompson
Thermal imaging has become wildly accessible, thanks to technological advancements that have made it more affordable than ever. Thermal Master's Thor 002 sits squarely in that sweet spot. And it's about a third of the price of its main competitors.
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
Off-grid tiny house embraces downsizing, doesn't skimp on comfort
by Adam Williams
This recently completed tiny house, by Vagabond Haven, packs a lot of comfort into a compact footprint. Designed to sleep two people, it's fully equipped for off-grid living and is envisioned as a vacation home or rental.
Infectious DiseasesIllnesses and conditionsBody and Mind
Bird flu has a heat-proof gene that protects it from our fever defenses
by Bronwyn Thompson
Avian influenza viruses have a gene that makes them incredibly resistant to heat, rendering our body's natural defense system – fever – powerless in fighting infection. In fact, higher temperatures actually help those bird-derived bugs replicate.
Science
Biomining viruses deliver rare earth elements but no toxic horrors of mining
by Malcolm Azania
UC Berkeley’s reusable bacteriophages offer an ecologically friendly method for mining some of the most valuable materials on the planet, including those in a vast range of consumer electronics, green technology, vehicles, weapons, and more.
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ObesityIllnesses and conditionsBody and Mind
It's official: Global health body makes historic call on weight-loss drugs
by Bronwyn Thompson
The World Health Organization has finally made its recommendations on using GLP-1 therapeutics for weight loss, though it remains to be seen whether it changes their status for prescribing or price. And scientists still have some concerns.
ElectronicsConsumer TechTechnology
Modular magnetic command center moves app control off your screen
by Maryna Holovnova
With all the tech in our lives, it can feel overwhelming trying to keep track of the apps we need to control the world around us. Chinese firm UltraBar has come up with a solution – a system of smart blocks that lets you control everything at once.
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