Headliner
Voyager 1 approaches one light day from Earth
by David Szondy
As it heads out of the solar system never to return, the deep space probe Voyager 1 is headed for yet another cosmic milestone. In late 2026, it will become the first spacecraft to travel so far that a radio signal from Earth takes 24 hours, or one light day, to reach it.
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Highlights
We’ve wiretapped the gut-brain hotline to decode signals driving disease
by Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists have made history with a device that successfully eavesdrops on the neuronal chatter between the brain and the gut, furthering our understanding of its intrinsic interconnectedness – and how it drives health and disease throughout the body.
The world's first self-charging solar motorcycle is here – as a concept
by Utkarsh Sood
Who would have guessed the world's first self-charging solar motorcycle would come from an architecture firm? The bike can produce power on its own without the need for fuel, or big, heavy batteries, dense charging networks, or electrical grids.
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4-season solid-state camper pod is a micro A-frame that costs a stack
by C.C. Weiss
Mammoth is officially launching its pop-top rooftop shelter, but you won't hear it called a "tent." The miniature SKL shelter doesn't have a shred of canvas, relying instead on aluminum walls and integrated battery power to live like a tiny RV pod.
Common fern found gathering rare earth metals out of the ground
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Rare earth elements that are crucial for producing tech products, from EVs to phones, require destructive mining to get them out of the ground. Scientists in China might have just found another source for them that's easier to reach: ferns.
Don't like the view? Tiny workplace on wheels can move to a better one
by Adam Williams
Few of us actually want to work, but if you're going to have to do it anyway, this novel office lets you park your workplace in your backyard – or even take it on the road and find somewhere with a nice view.
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Weight-loss drug no silver bullet for Alzheimer’s as big trial fails
by Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists have failed to show that weight-loss wonder drug semaglutide can also slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease (AD), as two two-year clinical trials end in disappointment for patients, medical scientists and drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Next Starliner flight will carry cargo instead of crew
by David Szondy
Boeing has suffered another setback after NASA renegotiated its agreement with the company. Under the new contract, on its next flight o the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing's Starliner capsule will carry only cargo and no crew.
Fitness coaching device gives instant feedback – and it fits in your pocket
by Maryna Holovnova
Imagine having your own fitness coach available at any moment, who won't charge you $100 an hour. BodyPark, a Hong Kong-based company that develops AI-powered fitness technology, has unveiled its minimalistic AI-fitness device, Atom, on Kickstarter.
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