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Apr 24, 2018
Back in January, Josh Tulberg of Rapid Whale took his short and stout Mini Boat out on the water for the first time. Tulberg has now taken the 6 foot (1.8 m) long electric splosher to Southern California to quietly take on some waves. But it wasn't all plain sailing.
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Continue Reading Video: Mini Boat earns its chops out at sea
Marine
Boating
Boats
DIY
Electric Boats
Mini electric boat takes to the water for pint-sized motoring fun
$3,500 SolarSkiff electric boat rides to the water on your car roof
The high-flying Quadrofoil hydrofoil is ready for production
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Apr 24, 2018
If these walls could talk. A new treatment that smartens up walls might not be about to give your bedroom a voice, but it could give it the ability to track your movements and your use of electronics, thanks to a special electrode-laden coating that turns them into interactive surfaces.
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Continue Reading Fresh coat of conductive paint turns walls into interactive sensors
Science
Carnegie Mellon
Disney Research
Electromagnetic
Paint
Sensors
Terahertz radiation could help us read closed books
NASA's electromagnetic backpack tracks firefighters indoors
Random vibrations turn tiny trees into power plants
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Apr 24, 2018
After getting the official green light from the FIA earlier this year for its Electric Production Car Series (EPCS), sports organizer Electric GT Holdings Inc. has announced a 10-race calendar for the inaugural season of the zero-emission vehicle racing championship. Following a closed pre-season practice round in France in late October, the series will kick off in Spain on November 3.
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Continue Reading Inaugural Electric Production Car Series will kick off in Spain
Automotive
Electric Vehicle Racing
Tesla
Tesla-based racing series is good to go
Video: Faraday Future's electric streetcar outdrags Tesla P100D
Speedleague bringing electric rallycross this season
The future of electric racing: Sp
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Apr 24, 2018
Want to turn an undersized hatchback, wagon or SUV into a cozy, pop-top camper van alternative? California startup Reform makes it easy with its sleek Nesty roof-top tent (RTT). Bolt it onto your vehicle roof rack, fold it out and enjoy a cozy, organized shelter with built-in lighting and clear views of the sky.
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Continue Reading Nesty roof-top tent delivers van life without van headaches
Outdoors
Camping
Kickstarter
Outdoor
roof-top tent
Tent
Hitch 'n Pitch takes the "roof" out of the roof-top tent
Wayfarer kit turns Ram cargo van into customizable camper van
Part spider web, part cocoon, Sky-Pod tent dangles cozily over the forest floor
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Apr 24, 2018
We usually associate Tiny Heirloom with luxury full-time homes like the climbing wall-clad Adventure House and transforming Vintage Glam, but the firm's latest model, the Vantage, is smaller and seems best suited for vacations and regular travel. The towable dwelling also has lots of options available, including its size and the ability to run off-the-grid.
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Continue Reading Vantage tiny house is built for regular road trips
Tiny Houses
Home
House
Micro-House
Off-grid
Tiny Footprint
Not-so-small living: 5 of the best supersized tiny houses
Monstrous tiny home is tiny in name only
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Apr 24, 2018
Researchers at the University of Washington are using GoPro cameras to train AI neural networks to behave and plan like dogs. By strapping a GoPro camera to an Alaskan Malamute's head, the team recorded 380 dog's-eye-view video clips which were then shown to the neural net to teach it how dogs are likely to behave in a given situation. The team calls this DECADE, or the Dataset of Ego-Centric Actions in a Dog Environment.
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Continue Reading GoPro trains neural net to think like a dog
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Dogs
Neural Network
University of Washington
Got this kind of face? You're more likely to be left-handed
System creates lip-synced video from audio clips
Hacked smartphones could use sound to track your movements
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Apr 24, 2018
Humanity might not go out with a bang, but a sniffle - at least if the terrifyingly-plausible "superbug" scenario comes to pass. As bacteria increasingly evolve resistance to antibiotics, we could be cast back into "the dark ages of medicine" in the next few decades. But now we might have a new way to fight back. Researchers at Oxford University have discovered a "genetic catalyst" that lets the bugs develop resistance - and they might be able to switch it off.
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Continue Reading Oxford scientists cancel "genetic catalyst" that helps bacteria evolve drug resistance
Biology
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Bacteria
Drugs
Evolution
Genetics
Oxford University
Superbugs
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Apr 24, 2018
To squeeze the most energy we possibly can out of the Sun, we need to improve the efficiency of solar cells. Currently, most technologies only capture the visible light, leaving the rest of the spectrum to go to waste. Now, researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a way to use nanoparticles coated in special organic dyes to convert near-infrared light into visible light, which could allow solar cells to harvest more of the spectrum.
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Continue Reading Nanoparticles are dyeing to convert infrared to visible light for solar cells
Energy
Dye-sensitized
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Light
Metals
Nanoparticles
Solar Cell
Stable dye-sensitized solar cell m
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Apr 24, 2018
As anticipation builds for the release of Rolls-Royce's upcoming "high bodied" SUV, the company has been putting out a series of videos documenting its final stages of testing. And while it's still covered in ugly camouflage, the videos do give a sense of its capabilities.
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Continue Reading Video: Rolls Royce takes its "Project Cullinan" SUV for a hoon in the sand dunes
Automotive
Rolls Royce
SUV
Rolls-Royce SUV is going to be big, really big
Rolls-Royce SUV fancies up tailgating with deployable picnic seating
Nautical Phantom ends an era for Rolls-Royce
Bespoke Rolls-Royce gets kids to surgery in luxury
Up close and personal with the stunning new Rolls-Royce Phantom
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Apr 24, 2018
Much mystery surrounds the physiological processes by which humans age, but scientists are learning more all the time. A new breakthrough at the University of Colorado is the latest advance in the area, demonstrating how a chemically altered nutritional supplement may well reverse ageing of the blood vessels, in turn giving cardiovascular health a vital boost.
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Continue Reading Antioxidant found to wind back the clock on blood vessel function by up to 20 years
Health & Wellbeing
Antioxidant
Bloodstream
Cardiovascular
Heart
Heart Disease
University of Colorado
Nanogenerators could turn our veins into blood flow power plants
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Apr 24, 2018
Infiniti has announced it's going into production with a fully electric platform within 5 years, with the design to be based off the gorgeous Q Inspiration concept it debuted at this year's Detroit motor show. Oh, and there's a funky electric 1940s-style open wheeler concept to check out, too.
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Continue Reading Infiniti talks electric in Beijing, announcing 2023 production models and a cool '40s open wheeler
Automotive
Auto China 2018
Concept Cars
Electric Vehicles
Infiniti
First Drive: 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 - it may not be Godzilla, but we'll take it
Infiniti's Q Inspiration Concept showcases a new era of design
Review: 2018 Infiniti QX30 crossover scales down spor
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Apr 24, 2018
With trucking being such an important part of the transportation pie, and fuel economy regulations in the offing in many parts of the world, the pressure is on to develop more fuel-efficient highway haulers. To this end, Shell Lubricants has teamed up with Connecticut-based AirFlow Truck Company on "the Starship," a concept big rig fitted with various fuel-saving technologies that is being sent from sea to shining sea on a road trip to test its performance.
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Continue Reading Shell trucks into the future with hyper-efficient solar tractor trailer
Automotive
Aerodynamic
Concept Vehicle
Fuel efficiency
Shell
Truck
Could owl wings hold the key to quieter aircraft and wind turbines?
TruckWings spread at speed to reduce drag, save fuel
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Apr 23, 2018
In March, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner set a new record for the world's longest commercial route, but that may not stand for long as the latest version of the Airbus Ultra Long Range A350 XWB airliner takes to the skies for its maiden flight. Designated MSN 216, the no. 1A350 XWB-version, twin-engined aircraft took off from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France as part of a short test program to certify a number of modifications to increase its range and efficiency.
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Continue Reading Ultra long-range Airbus A350 XWB completes maiden flight
Aircraft
A350
Airbus
Airbus turns aircraft cargo bays into spacious sleeping berths
Emirates throws world's largest passenger aircraft a lifeline
Airbus' Urban Air Mobility Roadmap leads to an electric future
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Apr 23, 2018
When we think of the structure of DNA, the image that most likely comes to mind is that of the iconic double helix. This shape was identified in 1953 as DNA's most common form, and while other structures have been spotted in lab samples it wasn't certain whether these existed naturally or not. Now, Australian scientists have found one of these unusual forms, a twisted knot known as the i-motif, in living cells for the first time.
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Continue Reading Knotty new DNA structure found in living cells for the first time
Biology
Australia
Cells
DNA
Genetics
Once thought extinct, giant stick insects confirmed back from the dead
Epigenetic inheritance, and how the way you live your life could affect your offspring
Ancient mummy DNA reveals surprises about g
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Apr 23, 2018
Drunk on the global sales success of the cheeky Grom, Honda has finally decided to officially release a 2018 version of its iconic Monkey, a comically styled, knees-round-the-ears, 49cc minibike that found cult status after initially being designed for a children's amusement ride.
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Continue Reading Honda's goofy Monkey bike returns with a 125cc motor
Motorcycles
Honda
Honda hatches a more practical Civic
Better looking Honda Fit offers greater refinement inside
Honda confirms CRF1000L Africa Twin for 2015
Steampunk meets Roman chariot in unique Honda Goldwing custom bike
Honda sneaks IMU-linked brakes onto snazzy new CB300R
Honda undresses the Fireblade and creates new model family
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Apr 23, 2018
Surgeons at Johns Hopkins University have carried out the first ever complete transplant of a penis and scrotum. The procedure is being hailed as a success, with the recipient now on the mend and the team optimistic that he will regain close to regular function of his genitalia.
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Continue Reading Surgeons complete world's first penis and scrotum transplant
Biology
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Transplant
Doctors use heart-lung machine to keep kidney kicking
Scientist claims that human head transplants could be a reality by 2017
Transplanted pig heart kept ticking for over two years
Space station lung tissue studies could benefit earthlings
Genetically engineered pigs could soon become org
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Apr 23, 2018
Conducting scientific research in the ocean's surf zone can be challenging, as conventional watercraft get tossed all over the place. Well, what about using a remote-control tracked vehicle that crawls along the bottom? That's just what the Surf Rover is planned to be.
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Continue Reading Unmanned rover will study the surf zone
Marine
Ocean
Remote Control
Rover
University of North Florida
Unmanned
T-Rex's bone-shattering bite was much worse than its bark
Tunable subpixels to triple display resolutions
Tweaked titanium turns CO2 into solar fuel
New compound from sponge blasts bacterial biofilm into submission
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Apr 23, 2018
This week marks the start of the Beijing Motor Show, which, if you're Volvo, means one thing: experimenting with a new premium three-seater concept for Chinese business moguls. Based on the S90 Excellence, Volvo's new Ambience Concept closes out the chaos of the city and highway and tantalizes the senses with synchronized visuals, smells and sounds.
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Continue Reading Volvo turns the S90 sedan into a three-seated sensory experience
Automotive
Auto China 2018
Beijing Motor Show 2018
Concept Cars
Volvo
Volvo adapts its Lounge Console interior to luxury sedan life
Volvo previews the S60L Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Buick makes SUVs a bit sexier with the high-tech Ensp
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Apr 23, 2018
Dental resin composites may be used to fill cavities in teeth, but when it comes to surgically fixing broken bones, metal plates and screws are still standard. That may not be the case for much longer, though, if a new dental-inspired adhesive bone patch enters use.
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Continue Reading Light-cured bone patch may replace plates and screws
Medical
Bones
Injuries
Karolinska Institutet
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Treatment
Steamy hot atmosphere detected around Earth-like planet
Scientists develop new "whey" of producing silk
Plant powder snatches malaria victims from death's door
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Apr 23, 2018
NASA has released a video showing the locations and motions of 29,375 asteroids and comets that have been discovered by the agency's Near-Earth Object Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) spacecraft. The video has been released to coincide with the publishing of the fourth year of NEOWISE observations, during which the telescope identified 10 potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroids.
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Continue Reading New NASA video reveals a solar system swarming with comets and asteroids
Space
Asteroid
Comets
NASA
NEOWISE
Space telescope picks out potentially hazardous asteroids
First international asteroid tracking exercise proves a success
Asteroid's close encounter puts global tracking network to the test
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Apr 23, 2018
Graphene, the "wonder material" composed of a one-atom-thick sheet of linked carbon atoms, is the world's strongest manmade material. Now, scientists have used it to create a new type of concrete that is much stronger, water-resistant and eco-friendly than what we're used to.
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Continue Reading Graphene used to make stronger, greener concrete
Materials
Concrete
Environmentally-friendly
Graphene
University of Exeter
Fire-resistant concrete promises safer, cheaper and more efficient construction
Fracture-resistant cement inspired by the spines of sea urchins
FAA testing a concrete way to clear snow
Bendable concrete
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Apr 23, 2018
Top Marques Monaco is an annual event held each April in the Grimaldi Forum on the waterfront of the world's richest per-capita country. It focuses primarily on outrageously expensive automobiles, but also showcases the finest watches, jewellery, motorcycles, real estate, yachts and water toys plus a bewildering array of prohibitively-expensive merchandise targeted at Europe's uber rich.
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Continue Reading The 9 most outrageous exhibits at Top Marques Monaco 2018
Automotive
Luxury
Top Marques Monaco
The fast and the ... fishy? Ridiculous supercar packs built-in aquarium
Pictorial: Top Marques Monaco 2016
Senzati turns the Mercedes Sprinter into a four-wheeled luxury jet
Mazzanti moves closer to production on its suicidal Evantra supercar
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Apr 23, 2018
British electronic music icon Massive Attack is marking the 20th anniversary of the release of its most successful album - Mezzanine - by having it stored in DNA molecules. Digital audio will be translated into genetic code and stored in DNA strands housed in tiny glass beads.
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Continue Reading Massive Attack's landmark album to be coded in DNA
Music
Data Storage
DNA
ETH Zurich
pop music
Rice University
DNA storage could preserve data for millions of years
Anymal quadruped robot can now use an elevator
Angled rotors let drone fly in any orientation (and play catch)
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Apr 23, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) has revealed the sustainable buildings that make up this year's COTE Top Ten Awards winners. As always, it's a strong selection of top-tier green architecture by some of the best firms in the business.
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Continue Reading Gallery: Red, white and ... green - the USA's best sustainable architecture
Architecture
Architects
Building and Construction
Gallery
LEED
Owings & Merrill
Skidmore
Sustainable
Chicago's iconic Willis Tower to get its first facelift
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Apr 23, 2018
Ants have an incredible capacity to work together for the good of the collective, but a freshly discovered species shows just how far they are willing to go. Colobopsis explodens has been observed in the rainforests of southeast Asia making the ultimate sacrifice, blowing their bodies apart in an attempt to stop predators in their tracks.
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Continue Reading Newly discovered exploding ant sacrifices itself for the colony
Biology
Ants
Insect
How ants could inspire a new generation of antibiotics
Termites vs. plants: Mystery of desert "fairy circles" solved
"Zombie ant" fungus found to leave its victim's brains uneaten
For these insects to survive, imitation is golden
Praying mantises regularly hu
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Jan 31, 2018
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has released the most detailed view to date of the ominous Lupus 3 dark nebula, one of the closest star formation regions to our Sun. Lupus 3 is located roughly 600 light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Scorpius, and is known to host a population of young stellar bodies and protostars.
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Continue Reading ESO captures an ominous view of a dark nebula
Space
ESO
Nebula
Star formation
VLT
Latest look beyond Orion's clouds forces star birth model rethink
Hubble snaps satellite galaxy bursting with star formation
When galaxies collide: A strong shock in the eyelids
ALMA captures sharpest ever view of star formation in the distant universe
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Jan 31, 2018
There is little doubt that the motorcycle auction marketplace was evolving at the year-defining Las Vegas auctions this year, both on a macro and micro level. Mecum's five day sale from January 23 to 27 was the largest single auction of motorcycles ever held, with Bonhams' one day sale setting a new world record for a motorcycle sold at auction by fetching $979,000 for a 1951 Vincent Black Lightning.
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Continue Reading The 100 Most interesting sales at Las Vegas motorcycle auctions
Motorcycles
Benelli
Bonhams
Bridgestone
Brough Superior
BSA
Chang Jiang
DKW
Ducati
Excelsior
Ferrari
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Jan 31, 2018
What do you do when you have too much garbage but not enough energy? Convert one into the other. That's the thinking behind the waste-to-energy plants that are beginning to pop up around the globe, and now the Government of Dubai has announced plans to build the world's largest.
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Continue Reading Dubai to build world's largest waste-to-energy plant
Energy
Alternative Energy
Dubai
Energy
Hitachi
Shenzhen
Waste
China's latest supertall skyscraper hailed world's fourth-tallest
Cloud Citizen futuristic mega-building combines multiple skyscrapers
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Jan 31, 2018
Bold they may be, but most burglars would avoid an encounter with an angry homeowner when they can. But because we can't stay at home 24/7, maybe we can leave it to Kevin? He's a light-emitting speaker designed to simulate the sights and sounds of a real person, so much so, that he might just ward off any unwelcome visitors in your absence.
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Continue Reading Kevin the virtual roommate scares off burglars by mimicking a real person
Around The Home
Home Security
Kickstarter
Speaker
Wi-Fi security flaw could make every device in the world vulnerable
DroneSentry jamming system open for orders
Pentagon puts the call out to hackers to test its cyber defences
Devialet gives "entry level" Phantom wireless s
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Jan 31, 2018
Drones are increasingly crowding the airspace, so it's only natural that the counter-drone market is growing as well. The wide arsenal from DroneShield just got a little wider with the DroneGun Tactical, a new handheld jamming weapon that disrupts more frequencies from a more compact, portable package.
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Continue Reading DroneGun Tactical jams more punch into smaller package
Drones
drones
Drone security
GPS
Privacy
Radio
Security
DroneSentry jamming system open for orders
Wi-Fi security flaw could make every device in the world vulnerable
First ant
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Jan 30, 2018
Each year, the Canadian Wood Council's Wood Design and Building Awards look to celebrate the very best in timber construction around the world. Winners of the 2017 installment include art museums, fruit warehouses and elementary schools. Here we take a look at the most eye-catching designs.
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Continue Reading Gallery: 2017 Wood Design Awards showcase the best in timber construction
Architecture
Awards
Building and Construction
Timber
Wood
Timber skyscraper takes root in the Netherlands
Risen from the ashes: Hastings Pier declared Britain's best new build
Gallery: Pano Awards showcase the most stunning panoramic photographs of 2017
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Jan 30, 2018
One drawback of mechanical watches is having to reset the time after forgetting to wind them. To eliminate that minor tedium, Belgian watchmaker Ressence has come up with the Type 2 e-Crown Concept, a mechanical/electromechanical automatic wrist watch that resets itself when the glass is tapped.
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Continue Reading Ressence Type 2 e-Crown Concept watch resets itself with a tap
Wearables
Watches
Piaget Altiplano Ultimate 910P, the world's thinnest self-winding watch
Hysek Colossal watch jumps the gap between mechanical and digital
"Escape from New York" watch merges '80s grit with modern smartwatch functionality
Krayon brings sunrise and sunset to mechanical watches "Everywhere"
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Jan 30, 2018
New research led by at team at Keele University has revealed that human skeletal muscle has an epigenetic memory determined by earlier growth. This very literal discovery of "muscle memory" not only offers new insight into how exercise and rehabilitation programs can better target genes responsible for muscle growth, but potentially has dramatic implications for the long-lasting effects of performance-enhancing muscle building drugs.
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Continue Reading New research reveals genetic evidence of "muscle memory"
Science
Athlete
DNA
Muscle
Humon Hex fitness tracker measures muscle oxygen levels
Testing system tackles common hamstring injuries
Competitive cycling tech takes motion analysis on the road
New Canyon CF SLX bike blends aerodynamics and integrated
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Jan 30, 2018
There are plenty of designs for tiny robots that could one day be swimming and crawling through our bodies to deliver drugs, patch up wounds or clean out clogged arteries. But most of these are limited to one method of movement and might not handle complex terrain. Now, a team from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems has developed a "millirobot" that can walk, crawl, jump, climb, roll, swim and carry loads like a microrobotic Mario.
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Continue Reading The walking, crawling, rolling, jumping, swimming "millirobot" that could carry drugs through your body
Robotics
Drug delivery
Magnetic field
Max Planck Institute
Microbots
Nanomedicine
Robots
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Jan 30, 2018
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a technique where wires are implanted into specific areas of the brain to deliver very mild electrical stimulation. Colloquially referred to as a "brain pacemaker," DBS is currently being investigated as treatment for a variety of conditions, from Parkinson's disease to depression. A new study from Ohio State University is now suggesting the technique could be effective in improving behavioral and cognitive deficits in patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
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Continue Reading "Brain pacemaker" could slow Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline
Medical
Alzheimer's Disease
Brain
Deep Brain Stimulation
Electrical
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Healthier gut bacteria and weight loss achieved through magnetic brain stimulation
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Jan 30, 2018
Three-dimensional printing is one of the most talked-about technologies of this decade. Some consider it the beginning of the third industrial revolution, while others point out the constraints of the technique. Is 3D printing changing our architecture, and is it the way we'll design our homes in the future? Below, we look at the phenomenon of 3D printing worldwide, including a delicate resin pavilion in China, classical-design-inspired concrete beams in Italy and buildings that "think" in Germany.
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Continue Reading How 3D printing is disrupting the architecture and design industry
Architecture
3D Printing
Architects
Designers
Striking contemporary passive house hides underground in the Cotswolds
Contemporary home design makes room for mirrored brainstorming cube
The great Aussie shearing
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Jan 30, 2018
Are stethoscopes on their way to becoming obsolete? It's possible, as scientists from Utah State University have developed a no-contact method of measuring a person's heartbeat utilizing a video camera and custom software.
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Continue Reading Video camera sees your heartbeat in your skin
Medical
Heart Rate Monitor
Utah State University
Video Cameras
Viatom CheckMe measures six vital signs in 20 seconds
LG's new 4K monitor packs four full HD displays in one
For monitoring preemies' vitals, cameras may beat skin sensors
Heartbeat tracker becomes first FDA-approved medical device for the Apple Watch
Self-moistening ches
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Jan 30, 2018
Back when Austrian entrepreneur Christoph Frandorfer was an architecture student, he developed knee and back problems from riding a bicycle that didn't fit. Unfortunately, he couldn't afford to get a bike custom-made for his measurements. That's where he first got the idea for My Esel, which is billed as "the world's first mass-produced custom bike."
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Continue Reading Wooden bike is mass-produced to order
Bicycles
ISPO 2018
Wooden
Retro electric motorcycle has a heart of beech
One for the road - wooden bike made from whisky casks
BrandNewNoise cranks out handcrafted music box recording device
Wood-framed motorcycle runs on algae oil
Splinter sprouts high-performance wooden sports car
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Jan 30, 2018
We've seen ground-based delivery drones before, although they're typically little things that are designed to travel on sidewalks along with pedestrians. Nuro, however, is different. The vehicle is made to go on the road like a regular car, and today it was announced that it's got US$92 million in Series A funding behind it.
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Continue Reading Nuro unveils its autonomous delivery vehicle
Automotive
Autonomous Vehicles
Nuro
Self-Driving
Waymo's fleet clocks up 4 million self-driving miles
Intel to build a 100-strong fleet of self-driving cars
Focusing on tricky situations could accelerate testing of self-driving cars
Self-driving cars could soon be making decisions based on morality
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Jan 30, 2018
With the Mobile World Congress fast approaching (the biggest phone show of the year), you can expect quite a few phone previews and teasers in the coming weeks. First out of the gate is the heavy-duty Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone, complete with modular blocks covering GPS and battery boosts.
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Continue Reading Land Rover puts its name to a rugged new modular phone for the outdoors
Outdoors
ISPO 2018
Land Rover
Mobile
Smartphones
What we want from smartphones in 2018
LG attacks the mid-range with media-focused Q8
LG gives Q6 phones flagship looks in a budget conscious package
Researchers create an app that makes you tilt and roll to type
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Jan 30, 2018
Architects never seem to tire of experimenting with shipping containers and some of the many uses conceived for the metal boxes include houses, offices and swimming pools. We can now add water sports center to the list, courtesy of engineering firm Sweco.
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Continue Reading Shipping container water sports center makes a splash
Architecture
Building and Construction
Recycled
Shipping Container
Sports
Sustainable
Sustainer Homes creates green, off-grid homes from shipping containers
Used shipping conta
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Jan 30, 2018
After seeing a few fine mini boat examples online, like the 8ft (2.4 m)-long Little Miss Sally by Paul Elkins, Bay Area maker Josh Tulberg of Rapid Whale decided to embark of a build of his own. But he wanted his Mini Boat to be shorter than the rest, so took to sketching, modeling in Solidworks and testing a 1:2.2 scale model in a hot tub before laser cutting and 3D-printing a petite electric single-seater and sploshing it in the water. Now the teeny electric boat is being made available as a build-it-yourself kit.
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Continue Reading Mini electric boat takes to the water for pint-sized motoring fun
Marine
Boating
Boats
DIY
Electric Boats
$3,500 SolarSkiff electric boat rides to the water on your car roof
The high-flying Quadrofoil hydrofoil is ready for production
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Jan 30, 2018
They look pretty vulnerable, but naked mole-rats are up there with tardigrades in terms of hardy animals. The wrinkly rodents are all but immune to cancer, they're long-lived, they don't feel much pain, and they can actually survive extended periods without oxygen by mimicking plants. Now, researchers at Calico Life Sciences have uncovered a new superpower: technically, naked mole-rats don't age, violating what was previously considered a fundamental biological law.
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Continue Reading Naked mole-rats found to violate biological laws of aging
Biology
Aging
Alphabet
Animals
Longevity
All downhill from here: Has the human race peaked?
Global life expectancy rises, but not all is healthy
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Jan 30, 2018
Yes, it's another airless tire invention, but one with some interesting advantages. Air Suspension wheels can't go flat or get punctures, you can change between treads with a spanner and no jacks, and they offer some interesting dynamic capabilities that could see them being very useful in large mining applications and even wheelchairs.
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Continue Reading Fascinating Air Suspension Wheels bring new thinking to one of man's oldest problems
Automotive
Airless
Mining
Wheel
Wheelchairs
Stylish stair-climbing wheelchair merges the Segway with a tank
Assistive device gives electronics-users a helping hand
The Standing Wheelchair
The IntelliWheels Automati
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Jan 30, 2018
The fossil record is patchy at best, but there's a particularly large hole in time and space over Africa towards the end of the dinosaurs' reign. Now, paleontologists have discovered a new species in the Sahara Desert that fits right in that gap. Meet Mansourasaurus shahinae, a school-bus-sized sauropod that plodded around Africa about 80 million years ago, which is helping scientists piece together the geology and evolutionary situation of the Late Cretaceous.
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Continue Reading Saharan school-bus-sized sauropod patches up fossil record
Science
Africa
Dinosaurs
Fossils
Paleontology
Ice Age bones discovered inside inescapable "black hole"
Ancient giant penguin could have looked us in the eye
Largest known Ichthyosaurus fossil identified
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Jan 30, 2018
Driving a vehicle on ice usually means being careful and very slow so as not to slide or lose control. Things we completely threw out the window on a visit to Winter Park, Colorado, for the 2018 Rocky Mountain Redline Ice Driving Adventure, where we were lucky enough to drive a variety of vehicles on ice under the (loose) supervision of race drivers. Here's what ensued and how we escaped without litigation.
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Continue Reading Turning up the heat at the 2018 Rocky Mountain Redline Ice Driving Adventure
Automotive
Acura
Alfa Romeo
Aston Martin
Dodge
Driving
Honda
Ice
Lexus
Mercedes-Benz
Porsche
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Jan 30, 2018
Online retail giant Amazon opened the centerpiece of its new US$4 billion Seattle headquarters on January 29 as the company's founder told the Alexa digital assistant, "Alexa, open the Spheres." Consisting of three giant interconnected glass and steel balls, the Spheres blur the lines between workplace and conservatory as they combine an open work environment with the surroundings of a mountain tropical rainforest garden complete with trees over 40 ft (12 m) tall.
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Architecture
Amazon.Com
Architects
Tiny house makes for a cosy wilderness base camp
The great Aussie shearing shed inspires a modern family home
Gallery: Parasitic Architecture - building on, under or out of existing structures
Small, smart and energy-efficient: A recipe for retirement
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Jan 30, 2018
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating degenerative disease with no known cure. A big mystery surrounding the disease is why it seems to affect women more than men, but new research from Northwestern Medicine may have finally discovered the reason. A guardian molecule has been found to protect against the disease, and it turns out it's triggered by testosterone.
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Continue Reading How testosterone protects men from multiple sclerosis
Medical
Multiple Sclerosis
The Immune System
Women
First blood biomarker for multiple sclerosis discovered
Rebooting the immune system fights off early MS
FDA approves first drug to fight severe forms of MS
New drug promi
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Jan 29, 2018
A pledge made last year to forge millions of acres of new national parklands for Chilean Patagonia has come to fruition, with President Michelle Bachelet today formalizing the handover of what is described as the largest private land donation in history. It marks an important milestone for Kristine Tompkins, who together with her late husband Douglas Tompkins, has devoted decades to preserving the natural beauty of Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia.
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Continue Reading In photos: World's largest land donation spawns spectacular new parks for Patagonia
Environment
Chile
Conservation
National Parks
Patagonia
Largest land donation in history to help connect "Route of Parks" through pristine Patagonia
Drones aid ailing chimpanzee populations
World's largest marine reserve in Antarctica finally gets
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Jan 29, 2018
Paris based architectural and design studio Atelier LAVIT has recently completed its stunning Origin Treehouse. Located in Raray, France, and nestled around a 100-year-old oak tree, the bird's nest-inspired treehouse is the newest addition to the Les Cabanes des Grands Chênes treehouse hotel.
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Continue Reading Geometric treehouse packs unexpected treetop luxury
Architecture
House
Tiny
Treehouse
Baobed treehouse lets you sleep in the trees or on the ground
Luxury treehouse lets you sleep under the stars
Blue Forest hatches nest-shaped treehouse development
Treehouse conference center to inspire sustainable ideas
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Jan 29, 2018
Everybody wants to live longer, but really, what's the point of reaching your 120th birthday if your last 50 years will be spent in pain and too infirm to do much? Rather than focusing purely on a longer lifespan, it's a better use of scientists' time to improve our "healthspan" - the amount of time we can enjoy good health. A new study from Brown University has linked the protein Sirt4 with an extended healthy lifespan in fruit flies, and the find may carry across to humans.
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Continue Reading Life-extending protein could keep us healthier for longer
Biology
Aging
anti-aging
Brown University
Fruit Flies
Health
Lifespan
Protein
Lifespan of
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Jan 29, 2018
Mostly known for its wide range of protective smartphone and tablet cases, OtterBox has slowly been broadening its product range into the outdoor market. Following up from rugged Venture coolers, OtterBox has now released two new soft coolers designed to be easily carried with one model even coming with straps enabling it to be lugged around like a backpack.
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Continue Reading Otterbox's new soft coolers can be worn like a backpack
Outdoors
Backpacks
Camping
Coolers
Review: Going orbital with the Wolffepack Metro
The best camping gadgets, gifts and gear innovations of 2017
In Photos: Adventure gadgets and gear from Outdoor Retailer 2017
Vacuum-pack backpack is made for travellers
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Jan 29, 2018
New research from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found strong evidence that disruptions in sleep cycles could be an early, preclinical sign of Alzheimer's disease. A further companion study in mice found that circadian rhythm disruptions could directly accelerate the accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain - the build-up of which are strongly linked to Alzheimer's disease and memory loss.
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Medical
Alzheimer's Disease
Circadian Rhythms
Neurological
Sleep
First 2017 Nobel Prize goes to discoverers of circadian rhythm genes
Mouse livers nearly double in size at night
Can synthetic molecules conquer jet lag?
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Jan 29, 2018
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, Maryland has confirmed that the satellite discovered on January 20 by an amateur astronomer is very likely the lost Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration (IMAGE) space weather satellite. The space agency says that it will attempt to capture data from the orbiter and restart its instruments.
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Continue Reading NASA to attempt recovery of lost IMAGE satellite
Space
NASA
Satellite
Long "dead" NASA satellite discovered alive by amateur astronomer
Startup helps you build your very own picosatellite on a budget
DARPA wants ideas for imaging distant satellites from Earth
NASA completes space communications network
NASA decodes source of str
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Jan 29, 2018
First installed in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, and then moving onto Beijing in 2016, the pollution-sucking Smog Free Tower is now headed for a park in Poland. Part of a wider project aimed to highlight the need for cleaner air in urban centers, the tower will be put to work in Kraków, where it will use its ionization technology to tackle the city's smog.
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Continue Reading Pollution-sucking Smog Free Tower makes its way to Poland
Environment
Air purifying
Air quality
Pollution
Turning pollution into power
Wynd takes portable approach to air purification
Dyson's new bladeless fan keeps air hot, cold and clean
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Jan 29, 2018
Sometimes being cool doesn't mean being the edgiest or fastest on the lot. Sometimes, being cool is all about getting the job done without a lot of pomp. That's the kind of cool found in the 2018 Outlander. It sells at a lower price than most in the three-row segment. But it ain't cheap.
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Continue Reading Review: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is a budget-minded 3-row that doesn't cheap out
Automotive
Crossover
Mitsubishi
Reviews
SUV
Review: 2017 Mazda CX-9 cuts an impressive crossover figure
First drive: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder brings on the brawn
Review: 2018 Buick Enclave takes the family to the premium level
Review: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe may not bli
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Jan 29, 2018
Although downhill skiing itself is a lot of fun, trying to walk around in the boots can be … challenging. It was with this limitation in mind that British skier and entrepreneur Rony Shirion designed Zuke, a permanent attachment that brings a curved sole to ski boots.
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Outdoors
Boots
Kickstarter
Skiing
Walk
Snogo bike slashes fresh powder and groomed trails
CHIPS All-In-One Headphones go beyond the slopes
BIG crowdfunds steam ring generator for ski slope power plant
Can Flexiskates kickstart a new pavement roller-skiing craze?
CL!CK Carabiner lets skiers and snowboarders tune binding
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Jan 29, 2018
Imagine if you could recolor your smartphone case or other accessories, to match what you were wearing on any given day. Well, it may eventually be possible, thanks to research being conducted at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). Scientists there have created a new system that allows the color of 3D-printed objects to be changed repeatedly, after they've been created.
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3D Printing
Colors
MIT
Bees' extra eyes could lead to better cameras
Is the writing on the wall for the 16 million-color Cronzy pen?
Tarantulas show their true-blue colors
Philips takes its color-changing lights to the big league
Morphing building facade changes color as you move around
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Jan 29, 2018
University of Texas student Sean Riley needed a violin to play a particular piece of music, but not one with the customary four strings. The piece called for an instrument with six strings. But instead of heading to the local music store or shopping online, he opted to design and 3D-print a custom violin of his very own.
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Continue Reading Student team breaks the mold with 3D-printed 6-string violin
3D Printing
3D Printing
University of Texas
Violin
3D printing puts Zeus back on his throne
3D printing hackers down drone with self-destructing propellers
3D printing heart parts at 30,000 feet
3D-printed ear, bone and muscle structures come to life after implantation in mice
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Jan 29, 2018
A few years after doing an outstanding job with the Shanghai Natural History Museum, Perkins Will has unveiled plans to return to that part of the world with its similarly ambitious Suzhou Science & Technology Museum. The project features an interesting looping form and some sustainable design, including a green roof and rainwater management.
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Continue Reading Perkins Will plans looping green-roofed museum for China
Architecture
Building and Construction
China
Museum
Sustainable
Shanghai's Natural History Museum opens for business
Taichung Cultural Center proposal calls for 1,620 recycled shipping containers
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Jan 29, 2018
Though many may think of large format behemoths at the mention of synthesizers, analog and digital sound laboratories come in many shapes and sizes - ranging from colorful accordion-like wearable models to ring-shaped multi-taskers to desktop blocks. Most of these devices are aimed squarely at adults, but occasionally hardware for young sonic scientists comes along that's capable of satisfying grown ups, too. Such is the case with Blipblox, a music-making toy for kids which looks like so much fun that parents might just end up playing it themselves.
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Continue Reading Startup disguises feature-packed synthesizer as a kids toy
Music
Digital music
Kids
Learning
NAMM
Synthesizer
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Jan 29, 2018
Overprescription and use of antibiotics is leading us down a terrifying path, towards a world where our best drugs simply don't work and even the most basic of medical procedures becomes deadly again. To prevent this future, Australian scientists have looked to the past, digging up a long forgotten antibiotic candidate and finding that it's effective against some of the most dangerous "superbugs."
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Continue Reading Overlooked antibiotic re-enlisted in fight against drug-resistant superbugs
Medical
Antibiotic
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Bacteria
Drugs
Monash University
Superbugs
University of Queensland
New antimicrobial material joins fight against antib
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