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Starry skies and scenery steal the show in Milky Way photo competition
May 31, 2023
Our gorgeous galaxy is again the focus of an astrophotography collection. Travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has published its Milky Way Photographer of the Year gallery for 2023, including some astonishing shots of the starriest of night skies.
Genetic study reveals why Scottish woman feels no pain, heals faster
May 30, 2023
Scottish woman Jo Cameron is a medical marvel who feels little pain, fear or anxiety, and had faster wound healing, thanks to a specific gene mutation. Now, scientists have studied why in more detail, in the hopes of unlocking future drug targets.
Bizarre 460-foot "battery tanker" set to ship electrons by 2026
May 30, 2023
Japanese company PowerX is moving ahead with its strange plan to build a "mobile power station" in the form of a 140-meter (460-ft) electric "battery tanker," which will carry 241 megawatt-hours of renewable energy across the sea over short distances.
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Energy efficient Bench Headquarters cuts its carbon footprint
May 31, 2023Foster + Partners has revealed plans for a new HQ for clothing brand Bench. The office tower has been designed to respond to the local climate and seismicity, while also minimizing its grid-based electricity usage. -
Buttercup tiny house makes a little extra space for socializing
May 31, 2023One of the challenges with downsizing is that there's rarely enough space to invite guests over. Despite its length of just 24 ft, the Buttercup tiny house addresses this with a compact but capable interior that seats six and sleeps up to four. -
Adorable portable projector sports bendy legs for flexible placement
May 31, 2023Though projectors can certainly be described as stylish, they can rarely (if ever) be seen as cute. But that's exactly what we have with a portable laser projector called Mimono, with its alien-minibot looks, bendable legs and soft outer body. -
Meet the Diprotodon's ancestor, the original big flat-footed marsupial
May 31, 2023Scientists have identified an ancient marsupial for the first time, whose special adaptations allowed it to walk huge distances across the Australian continent 3.5 million years ago. And it's a feature you can still see in diverse marsupials today. -
Bombardier moves to second prototype of its blended-wing Ecojet
May 31, 2023Bombardier says it's stepping up prototype testing on its blended-wing Ecojet project, aiming to use its lift-generating fuselage, low-drag wingspan and propulsion advances to heavily reduce fuel burn and cut emissions in half. -
Blood biomarkers reveal impact of tumor-removal surgery on brain cells
May 31, 2023Surgery to remove brain tumors comes with risks, one being that it may cause damage to the surrounding tissues. Researchers have found that biomarkers found in the blood are a useful new tool for tracking brain tissue damage on a cellular level. -
How to Block Text Messages: A Comprehensive Guide to Blocking Spam Messages
May 31, 2023Are you tired of spam texts inundating your phone, taking up space, and making it hard to spot the messages you do want to read? We hear you. In our increasingly connected world, spam has infiltrated our pockets, reaching us just about anywhere, anytime. -
6,000-mile plume spurts from icy moon into water "donut" around Saturn
May 30, 2023Saturn’s moon Enceladus is famous for its plumes that spray water into space. Now the James Webb Space Telescope has watched the biggest known plume so far, spanning thousands of miles, and studied how they feed a huge water “donut” around Saturn. -
Dog personality determined by much more than breed, study finds
May 30, 2023Often, the decision to get a Rottweiler over a Chihuahua is made based on personality. A new study has found that while the breed is an important factor, a dog’s personality is determined by a complex interaction between genetics and environment. -
Get that chiseled jawline with the help of Jawzrcize, now just $50
May 30, 2023Jawzrsize, the fitness gadget that promises to give you a chiseled jawline, has taken the internet by storm, and it’s on sale now for $49.99 (reg. $149.99). -
Brain function found to decline rapidly in years after a heart attack
May 30, 2023Looking at more than 30,000 people who'd suffered a heart attack, it was found they also had a steady, quicker decline in cognition, memory and executive function in the years that followed. And the medical world doesn't yet know why. -
How what you eat affects the depth of your slumber
May 30, 2023Good sleep and good nutrition are the cornerstones of good health. We know how diet can affect general health, but what effect does what we eat have on how well we sleep? A new study has looked at how diet can directly affect sleep quality.
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