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Motion-capture exoskeletons let violinists feel each others’ subtlest moves
by Malcolm Azania
In experiments, violinist duos accurately synchronized arm movements and bow positions, demonstrating how cybernetically connected, exoskeletal nudges could improve performance. Such links could massively expand physiotherapy, sports, and more.
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MarineTransport
Wireless offshore chargers will allow electric ships to recharge at sea
by Etiido Uko
Poseidon is probably still getting used to our growth from wooden boats to enormous cruise ships. Imagine his shock when he sees electric boats casually pulling up to recharge right in the middle of the sea, thanks to a new offshore charging system.
CampervansAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Adventure RV mastermind preps VW into "most ambitious camper van" yet
by C.C. Weiss
Sunlight has made a name for itself as a go-to for capable all-terrain adventure campers. With last year's Ibex 4x4 concept, it previewed how it would step things up to the next level. Now it's readying the production Ibex for launch this summer.
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MaterialsEngineering
Startup's squeezable solid could upend cooling and refrigeration
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Barocal is developing a class of solid materials that can absorb and transfer heat when subjected to pressure, with a high degree of efficiency and safety. Expect to see these in action in future refrigerators and air conditioning systems.
MilitaryEngineering
US Army combines bunker-buster warhead with drone delivery
by David Szondy
One of the biggest hitters in the conventional arsenal merged with drone technology, as the US Army tested a bunker-buster warhead combined with an expendable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for field testing at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama.
PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology
Ultra Telephoto lens sure beats pinching and zooming on your phone's screen
by Shirl Leigh
My reluctance in investing in an extravagant lens purchase for my DSLR has paid off, as innovative mobile camera tech from Reeflex has opened the doors wide with the Ultra Telephoto 300-600mm. They say it competes with the G lens from Sony.
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
Three-bedroom tiny house makes space for comfortable family living
by Adam Williams
Designing a tiny house for a couple is one thing, but creating a home on wheels for a family is another challenge entirely. The Soma addresses this with a spacious layout that fits in three bedrooms and a large open living area.
Consumer TechTechnology
Superfast power bank brings its own solar panel for recharging
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Power banks are a dime a dozen, but this one caught my eye with a feature I haven't seen before: a built-in solar panel to recharge it using the power of the sun. The Solly ticks a lot more boxes, and is currently raising funds over on Kickstarter.
MilitaryEngineering
LOCUST laser weapon scores 100% kill rate in US Navy trials
by David Szondy
Laser weapons reached a new milestone as the US Navy tested the AeroVironment (AV) LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) aboard the nuclear aircraft carrier USS George H W Bush (CVN-77), notching up a 100% kill rate against multiple aerial drone threats.
Refractor: Science & Health
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Illnesses and conditionsBody and Mind
World's first vaccine for Lyme disease could be available in 2027
by Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists are confident they've got the first effective Lyme disease vaccine, but the final hurdle will be FDA approval – which the drug-makers are seeking despite unexpected statistical issues. It remains to be seen if this will derail their goals.
Learning & MemoryBrain HealthBody and Mind
Dopamine bends time in our brain, making novel moments memorable
by Mike McRae
A recent discovery suggests a hit of the brain’s "feel-good" chemical, dopamine, may have a rather surprising effect on our perception of past experiences, drawing out novel moments in our memories while letting more dull experiences become condensed.
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