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Aluminum-bodied FMC Storm brings jet-like aeros to the motorcycle world
May 16, 2022
Draped in liquid-smooth aluminum bodywork, this visually stunning custom motorcycle features a number of air scoops that wouldn't look out of place on a fighter jet, as well as a nearly fully-enclosed front wheel and some absurdly low-mount clip-ons.
Weight training burns fat as well as aerobic exercise, on the right diet
May 16, 2022
A team at Australia's Edith Cowan University have shown that when combined with the right diet, resistance training such as body-weight exercises or lifting dumbbells, can have similar effects to aerobic exercise when it comes to burning fat.
Antibiotic overuse linked to immune defects and bowel disease
May 16, 2022
New studies have highlighted the importance of judicious antibiotic use, one found antibiotics can increase a person’s risk of fungal infections, while another suggests antibiotic use in old age is linked to higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease.
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First at-home test for flu, COVID and RSV authorized by the FDA
May 16, 2022A new direct-to-consumer test designed to detect a number of different respiratory viruses including COVID-19 and influenza has been authorized by the FDA. The test is the first of its kind to be approved that doesn't need a prescription from a doctor. -
Teflon-like desalination membrane purifies water fast and friction-free
May 16, 2022A new type of desalination membrane uses a series of nanoscale tubes lined with a Teflon-inspired material that repels salts while allowing water to flow through with little friction. The team says it's fast, and requires little pressure and energy. -
New target to treat age-related hearing loss raised by large gene study
May 16, 2022A newly published meta-analysis has uncovered 10 new genetic variants that contribute to age-related hearing loss. The findings indicate a part of the ear known as the stria vascularis may play a part in hearing impairment. -
Ryse Recon eVTOL may soon be flying across a ranch near you
May 16, 2022Farmers and ranchers have a lot of land to cover, and a lot of work to get done in a day. The Ryse Recon was designed with those facts in mind, as it's being made to quickly fly rural users from place to place. -
First drive: 2023 Nissan Z is smooth perfection
May 16, 2022The mantra "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" carries with it the ideal that thoughtful application is superior to brute force. Hurrying means making mistakes. The 2023 Nissan Z is an embodiment of this philosophy from its inception, and it’s paid off. -
Review: Arclight Pedals light up the night with smart LED technology
May 16, 2022Last year Redshift Sports announced its LED-equipped Arclight Pedals, which "magically" illuminate white in front and red in the rear, no matter which side of the pedal is up. I had a chance to try them out, and they're everything that was promised. -
Teenage Engineering goes update crazy for field version of iconic OP-1 synth
May 16, 2022Last month, Teenage Engineering launched the first in a new line of portable audio products, the gorgeous but expensive TX-6 mixer. Now the company has revealed the second member of the field family, a modern reworking of its iconic OP-1 synth. -
Renault goes for the last-mile triple with OptiModale delivery concept
May 16, 2022Many of us will be familiar with package deliveries by truck, some may get their hot meals delivered by cargo bike and a few might even have had meds arrive by drone. Now Renault has combined all three for the E-Tech Master OptiModale concept. -
Enzyme "sugar tag" blocks excess cell death behind chronic inflammation
May 16, 2022A new discovery around inflammation and excessive cell death in the body illuminates the key role a certain enzyme plays in the process, and how targeting a "sugar tag" could lead to treatments for a wide range of conditions. -
Get a Sam's Club membership for the lowest price ever
May 15, 2022Do you feel like you have to take out a loan just to pay for the groceries and other essentials you and your family need? You’re not alone. Sam’s Club can help relieve some of the financial pressure of shopping without sacrificing quality. -
Microgel beads offer safer path for cell transplants to treat diabetes
May 15, 2022One way scientists hope to lighten the burden of type 1 diabetes is through transplantation of cells that produce insulin, and novel bead-like materials offer new hope by reducing the need for immunosuppressant drugs with severe side effects. -
Sandia developing micro-grids to power future Moon base
May 15, 2022To keep the lights on in NASA's Artemis human lunar outpost, Sandia National Laboratories is developing electrical micro-grids to handle the power distribution from the Moon base's mini nuclear reactors to the various living and support facilities.
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