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First vaccine to target deadly fungal infections passes preclinical tests
January 31, 2023
A new vaccine targeting the three most common human fungal infections is showing promising results in early preclinical studies. The data paves the way for future human trials in the hopes of preventing infections linked to over one million deaths a year.
Dodo next in line for de-extinction by scientists reviving the mammoth
January 31, 2023
Not content with the woolly mammoth and the thylacine, Colossal Biosciences has now announced the third animal on its de-extinction list – the dodo. The company has received new funding, and provided an update on its scientific progress so far.
Pelican Cargo unveiled as world's largest autonomous electric cargo plane
January 31, 2023
Back in 2020, California-based startup Pyka launched an autonomous electric crop duster called the Pelican. Now the company has developed a cargo-carrying version that's billed as the world's largest autonomous electric cargo airplane.
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Common heart medicine could reduce violent behavior
January 31, 2023For half a century beta blockers have been used to help patients with cardiovascular problems manage their abnormal heart rhythms, but a new study tracking over a million people has found the common drug may also reduce aggression and violent behavior. -
Pressure-sensing glove may help reduce stillbirths in developing nations
January 31, 2023According to UNICEF, the vast majority of stillbirths occur in poor countries. An experimental new pressure-sensing surgical glove may help reduce those numbers, by allowing clinicians to gauge the orientation of the baby within the womb. -
Biomaterial could travel through the bloodstream to heal damaged hearts
January 31, 2023After someone has suffered a heart attack, their body replaces the damaged heart muscle tissue with non-beating scar tissue, compromising the heart's function. A new injectable biomaterial, however, may help the heart heal better. -
Hundreds of steel cards stack up for Pokémon co-owner's new office
January 31, 2023Tasked with designing a new office space for Pokémon co-owner Creatures Inc., Nendo has taken inspiration from the popular trading cards that the company is known for. The result is a whimsical work space defined by thousands of steel trading cards -
Epson promises best-in-class brightness for 4K-enhanced laser projectors
January 31, 2023Epson has flown into Barcelona this week to launch three business-focused PowerLite L Series laser projectors at ISE 2023 , each rocking 4K Enhancement technology for "a visibly smoother and sharper display" -
Urban Farming Office adds a splash of green to inner-city Vietnam
January 31, 2023VTN Architects is on a mission to help regreen inner-city Vietnam by designing buildings that host plants and trees on their exteriors. Its new office reflects this passion and is almost totally covered in greenery, including vegetables and fruits. -
"Robot" made of shape-shifting matter liquefies to escape jail
January 30, 2023Researchers have created a new class of robots that can shift between solid and liquid forms on demand. In a series of tests, these new bots could change shape to run obstacle courses, carry objects, or even escape from a jail cell like a Terminator. -
Send two dozen roses for $49.99 + have them arrive by Valentine’s Day
January 30, 2023Valentine's Day is a special time to show appreciation to our loved ones. Whether romantic, platonic, or self-love, there's nothing quite like the joy of giving and receiving a thoughtful gift — and that momentous day is quickly approaching! -
Single-celled bacteria exhibit previously unknown "multicellularity"
January 30, 2023E. coli is arguably the most well-studied organism on Earth, but scientists have now discovered a new behavior that’s almost never seen in bacteria. The normally single-celled organisms have shown signs of previously unknown multicellular phases. -
Dry-eye-preventing contact lens is powered by its wearer's blinks
January 30, 2023Many contact lens users end up suffering from an uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating condition known as contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). An experimental new contact lens, however, could keep that from happening … using a simple design. -
Stash RT kit hides a ratcheting wrench inside your bike's steerer tube
January 30, 2023There are now several cycling multi-tools that sit inside the bike's steerer tube. The Granite Stash RT Ratchet Tool Kit offers a little something extra, however, since as its name implies, it includes a ratcheting socket wrench and nine bits. -
Scubajet combines eFoiling and e-surfing in one Hybridboard
January 30, 2023Rather than having to buy both an eFoil and an electric surfboard for powered fun on the water, Austria's Scubajet has launched its new Performance Series with a single board that combines both.
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