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Supertall skyscraper comes with a cool terracotta twist
by Adam Williams
In a world dominated by rectangular glass towers, this supertall skyscraper takes a different approach. It features a twisting form wrapped in thousands of terracotta fins that help cool the building in Dubai's scorching heat.
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NASA's experimental ion engine passes major test, bringing Mars mission closer
by Chris Young
The US space agency's latest breakthrough in experimental drives passed a major test in February, with experiments showing it was 25 times more powerful than the current king of ion drive technology, Psyche.
Adorable tiny camper brings rare Mini pickup truck to life
by C.C. Weiss
Ovrlnd has built out a miniaturized camping topper sized to a 1980 Mini 95 pickup that measures comparably to a Japanese kei car. And though the rig looks more like a toy at first, it offers 6.5 feet of standing room inside and a comfy double bed.
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reMarkable’s newest e-note doubles down on distraction-free digital writing
by Monica J. White
reMarkable’s new Paper Pure model refines the company’s digital notebook concept with a faster E Ink display, longer battery life, AI-powered workflow tools, and tighter cloud integration.
Big blue button lets service dogs control human companions' devices
by Maryna Holovnova
Dogosophy is a gadget designed to help service dogs become better assistants while also considering the animals’ abilities. It’s a wireless button that allows dogs to control household appliances, and it can be a life-changing tool for many people.
Ghost ships can't hide from new space-based tracking system
by David Szondy
"Ghost ships" may not be able to hide on the high seas much longer thanks to new technology being developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The system uses a dynamic satellite camera and advanced data processing to visually track ships in real time.
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reMarkable’s newest e-note doubles down on distraction-free digital writing
by Monica J. White
reMarkable’s new Paper Pure model refines the company’s digital notebook concept with a faster E Ink display, longer battery life, AI-powered workflow tools, and tighter cloud integration.
Big blue button lets service dogs control human companions' devices
by Maryna Holovnova
Dogosophy is a gadget designed to help service dogs become better assistants while also considering the animals’ abilities. It’s a wireless button that allows dogs to control household appliances, and it can be a life-changing tool for many people.
Ghost ships can't hide from new space-based tracking system
by David Szondy
"Ghost ships" may not be able to hide on the high seas much longer thanks to new technology being developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The system uses a dynamic satellite camera and advanced data processing to visually track ships in real time.
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reMarkable’s newest e-note doubles down on distraction-free digital writing
by Monica J. White
reMarkable’s new Paper Pure model refines the company’s digital notebook concept with a faster E Ink display, longer battery life, AI-powered workflow tools, and tighter cloud integration.
Big blue button lets service dogs control human companions' devices
by Maryna Holovnova
Dogosophy is a gadget designed to help service dogs become better assistants while also considering the animals’ abilities. It’s a wireless button that allows dogs to control household appliances, and it can be a life-changing tool for many people.
Ghost ships can't hide from new space-based tracking system
by David Szondy
"Ghost ships" may not be able to hide on the high seas much longer thanks to new technology being developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The system uses a dynamic satellite camera and advanced data processing to visually track ships in real time.
Monomaterial running shoes could be fully recycled – into new shoes
by Maryna Holovnova
Modern running shoes rely on combinations of materials for energy efficiency, but this makes them almost impossible to recycle. Researchers at the Fraunhofer group are working on a single-material design that could make full recycling possible.
NASA pushes next-gen Mars helicopter rotors through the sound barrier
by Omar Kardoudi
Flying on Mars isn't just hard, it may be the hardest thing you can do in aerospace engineering – and NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in California has just broken through one of its biggest barriers yet.
12-in-1 ratchet screwdriver fits in your pocket for anytime DIY fixes
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Screwdriver sets with multiple bits are a dime a dozen, but if you're working on smaller projects or struggling with screws in tight corners, a ratchet screwdriver is a better bet. And that's where the A06 looks like the right tool for the job.
Sound-wave 'sunscreen' shields delicate plant leaves from UV
by Bronwyn Thompson
Sound waves have been used to create a microscopic barrier from the environment, and can be used on fragile materials. Scientists demonstrated the tech on houseplant leaves, where it blocked damaging UV rays without impeding photosythensis.
Update: Presbyond surgery gave my eyes two different focal points
by Loz Blain
All I wanted to do was get rid of my glasses, but when my local laser eye surgery clinic recommended some odd-sounding, advanced Presbyond treatment developed by Zeiss, I said sure, if that's what the cool kids are getting. Here's what's happened.
Is the ‘Andes virus’ the new COVID? An expert explains the difference
by The Conversation
Andes virus is serious, and authorities are right to respond cautiously. But experts, including those from the World Health Organization, note it doesn’t have the characteristics needed to become “the next COVID”.
Elsewhere
After rolling Roomba robovacs into millions of home around the world, inventor Colin Angle now wants to do the same with adorable robopets.
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