The pain scale doctors use to assess how much discomfort you’re in is faulty – because it’s subjective. Thankfully, researchers in the UK got on the case and figured out how to quantify pain more accurately by determining a monetary value for your suffering, which could lead to better care for what ails you.
Next, our man Joe, who has perfectly valid reasons for skulking around his neighborhood after dark with a night vision scope, has found one he’s happy with. And Bron’s shone light on how poor air quality in your bedroom could contribute to sleep apnea.
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Highlights
Pain gets a price tag: New method outshines standard pain assessments
by Paul McClure
Pain is hard to measure. One person’s “ouch” is another’s agony. Now, scientists say they’ve found a better way to assess pain: putting a price on it. By translating pain into dollars, they’ve created a more accurate, comparable way to measure suffering.
Review: Akaso Sight-300 – Night vision for a tenth of the cost
by Joe Salas
I spent a few nights with the Akaso Sight-300 and came away fairly impressed. My previous experiences with night vision have been with very high-end scopes, so I wasn't sure what to expect on something that costs several thousand dollars less.
Air quality plays a bigger role in sleep apnea than previously thought
by Bronwyn Thompson
People living in areas of higher air pollution are at risk of more serious sleep apnea events, according to a large study spanning multiple countries. However, being aware of air quality means you can mitigate that risk to improve sleep and health.
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Limited-edition titanium vise gets to grips with almost anything
by Ben Coxworth
Not that long ago, most of us didn't even know what a fractal vise was. Now, however, we're hearing about the fourth one in six months. That said, the Titaner TiFractal Vise still manages to pack in a few unique selling points of its own.
High-rise becomes world's largest skate ramp for record-breaking stunt
by Adam Williams
Sandro Dias has broken two Guinness World Records after turning the curved facade of a 22-story high-rise in Brazil into the world's largest skate ramp. He dropped from a height of 197 ft and reached speeds of up to 64 mph during his descent.
Samsung's battery-packing smart TV is made to move
by Paul Ridden
If you're the kind of viewer who needs your TV to be wherever you are, Samsung's got the gadget for you. The Moving Style sports a 27-inch QHD screen, Dolby sound, a built-in battery, a handle-packing kickstand, and smart entertainment hub cooked in.
Indian Challenger smashes a 58-year-old Land Speed Record at Bonneville
by Utkarsh Sood
Who said baggers can’t go fast? Indian Motorcycle just showed us a glimpse of its racing DNA by setting a new record with its race-spec Challenger, which achieved close to 200 miles per hour at Bonneville Salt Flats.
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