Hello folks
Science fiction has been promising robot helpers for chores around the house for longer than I've been alive, but we're still waiting for the real world to catch up. Thanks to huge strides in engineering and AI we're inching closer and closer, as evidenced by the humanoid equivalent of the Model T.
Elsewhere we've got a blinder of a bike light that turns night into day, which is great for after-dark safety but not so good for oncoming traffic. Plus, a cancer-fighting tick in the plus column for olive oil and nuts. Let's get into it shall we?
Highlights
AI and HumanoidsTechnology
Watch: Figure 03 – The Model T of robots?
by David Szondy
Figure AI has given us a look at its idea of the robotic equivalent of the Model T as it rolls out its Figure 3 humanoid robot – the company's third-generation bipedal autonomous machine designed for general purpose work that's built for mass production.
BicyclesTransport
Review: 1,300-lumen bike light grips hard & is as blinding as its name
by Joe Salas
In this review, with 1,300 lumens of power and six modes to choose from, the Knog Blinder 1300 turns pitch-black into near daylight. The thing is so bright that even El Cucuy himself would think twice.
CancerIllnesses and conditionsBody and Mind
Common fatty acid supercharges the body's cancer-killing abilities
by Bronwyn Thompson
In a groundbreaking study, a healthy fatty acid in olive oil has been found to "supercharge" immune cells that fight cancer. Meanwhile, another kind of natural fat undermines the health of the same cells, killing them off and triggering inflammation.
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GearOutdoors
Swiss battery toilet cube telescopes at camp for heavenly poops
by C.C. Weiss
Clesana recently introduced one of the most user-friendly portable toilets out there. The X1 uses a telescopic body to lift to residential-grade height and a dry flush system to auto-process waste for easy disposal. All you have to do is sit and ...
PetsLifestyle
Is your dog a "ball junkie?" New research sheds light on dog addiction
by Michael Franco
Much in the same way humans can become addicted to online gaming or internet gambling, dogs can become addicted to their toys. That's the finding of new research that examined the behaviors of 105 pups in a laboratory setting.
Wellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
Ketogenic diet may protect brain from Alzheimer's in APOE4 carriers
by Paul McClure
A high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet may protect the brain from early Alzheimer’s disease changes in people genetically at risk, new research suggests, by rebalancing gut bacteria and restoring brain energy metabolism.
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
Affordable off-grid tiny house puts a terrace up top
by Adam Williams
This compact but capable tiny house offers a lot of flexibility for its size. Measuring just 23 ft in length, it includes a two-bedroom interior layout and runs off the grid – plus it sports a rooftop terrace.
Science
Hydraulic haptic mice could have us squeezing sacks of water
by Ben Coxworth
Input devices such as computer mice may be rigid for now, but thanks to new hydraulic haptic tech they could someday be soft n' squishy. And that's not all … they may also "throb" in our hand to provide tactile feedback as we use them.
Illnesses and conditionsBody and Mind
Next-gen vaccine prevents up to 88% of multiple aggressive cancers
by Paul McClure
A next-generation cancer vaccine has shown stunning results in mice, preventing up to 88% of aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers by harnessing dual-pathway nanoparticles that train the immune system to recognize and destroy tumor cells.
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