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Dear readers,

A bit of change to our daily newsletter from today. Instead of punching out our science coverage to its own section, we’re going to try mixing it back in with other categories.

Let us know what you think. Thanks for your support. Best, Paul 😜

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100-ton buoy earns world-first wave energy certification

100-ton buoy earns world-first wave energy certification

by Omar Kardoudi

A Swedish device that mimics the human heart to turn ocean swells into electricity has just cleared a hurdle that's kept wave power sidelined for decades: it passed the strictest safety test in the marine energy industry.

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Chronic PainIllnesses and conditionsBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health

Low back pain cut by 50% in first swimming clinical trial

by Bronwyn Thompson

In the first study of its kind, scientists have found that swimming can provide relief from chronic low back pain. The trial suggests this exercise is clinically effective for treating this hard-to-target condition.

MotorcyclesTransport

Norton Motorcycles amplifies comeback with gutsy adventure bike

by Utkarsh Sood

We got to ride the upcoming Norton Atlas in Iceland this past week. Around 125 miles of riding in the most adventure-biased terrain in the world gave us a pretty good idea of the adventure tourer, it's strengths and weaknesses. Read our full review.

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Piano lessons are expensive and easy to quit. flowkey fixes that with an app that listens as you play, and right now, five years of access is $79.99 instead of $899.

3D PrintingManufacturingEngineering

3D printing breakthrough produces custom contact lenses in 20 minutes

by Maryna Holovnova

3D printing is already widely used in medicine for implants, dental crowns, hearing aids, and more. Now, researchers have found a way to 3D print personalized contact lenses that could transform the lives of people who struggle to find a proper fit.

ArchaeologyScienceRefractor: Science & Health

Princesses in Ancient Egypt were trained in their grave weapons

by Mike McRae

A re-evaluation of 4,000-year-old skeletal remains that include a family of six sibling princesses has revealed signs of illness and physical wear and tear that point to proficiency in weapons.

Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

New breed of Leatherman multitool amps torque, stashes EDC bonus tools

by C.C. Weiss

Rather than encompass the "toolbox in your pocket" nature of the typical multitool, the all-new Leatherman Adapter is designed to serve as a secondary companion, the perfect partner-in-crime for a more fully loaded pocket EDC like the Arc.

Urban TransportTransport

V9 electric mono-wheel tempts death but delivers big rewards: Review

by Joe Salas

I've never been one to shy away from trying something new, even if it's dangerous, scary, intimidating, daunting, and all the other adjectives that would make most people go "Oh, heck no!" Electric unicycle? Challenge accepted.

Illnesses and conditionsBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health

Chronic fatigue's exhaustion traced to a faulty 'doorway'

by Paul McClure

Scientists have identified a faulty cellular pathway that may help explain why people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) experience such profound exhaustion, immune dysfunction, and crashes after exertion.

Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

Stealthy EDC screwdriver hides 24 bits in a pop-up cartridge

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

We've seen a couple of nifty screwdrivers that have room to hold their own driver bits. Thanks to clever design, this new one packs a whopping 24 bits in a lightweight body that's way more compact than you'd expect.

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Learning & MemoryBrain HealthBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health

How your brain learns who to avoid after a bad experience

by Bronwyn Thompson

Scientists have discovered a neural mechanism that shapes our aversion to individuals we have experienced as a threat, opening the door to understanding how our brain drives dislike in others. It could help us treat conditions such as social anxiety.

MilitaryEngineering

Anduril lets loose the Thunder with attack helicopter Wingman

by David Szondy

This year's Farnborough International Air Show was the venue for a major announcement by Anduril. The company has developed Thunder, a group 5 autonomous tilt-rotor attack helicopter designed as a Loyal Wingman for combat choppers.

CancerIllnesses and conditionsBody and MindRefractor: Science & Health

Cell phones don't cause brain cancer, comprehensive study shows

by The Conversation

With the explosion of cell phone use over the past two decades, there has been particular concern over whether holding such devices to your ear may increase your risk of brain cancer. A new review finds no evidence that your phone will make you sick.

Elsewhere

Check out this super cool DIY project from Ivan Miranda. The Mirandetta is a mini electric moto that can be broken apart for travel, and features components you can 3D print yourself.

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