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In a potentially major breakthrough for regenerative medicine, scientists at MIT have developed a way to convert skin cells directly into brain cells extremely efficiently, without needing to go through the intermediate step of converting them to stem cells first.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Stem Cells, Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS), Cells, MIT, Brain, neurons, Regenerative Medicine, Regenerative

A new study has tested innovative proof-of-concept technology that syncs electrical stimulation with rehabilitation robotics to enable individuals paralyzed after spinal injury to move more naturally. The tech should improve recovery outcomes.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Spinal cord injury, Paralysis, Rehabilitation robotics, Physical functioning, EPFL

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has released the most detailed map yet of what Antarctica looks like when you strip away its ubiquitous cover of ice and snow. Derived from 60 years of data, it will help scientists understand ice flows better.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Antarctic, British Antarctic Survey, Mapping

It's official: Cadillac will be the 11th F1 team in the paddock in 2026, now that it's been approved to join the championship by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula One Management (FOM).Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: F1, Racing, formula one, GM, Cadillac

Quaise Energy has been dazzling us lately with its bleeding-edge plans to tap super-deep, superheated steam as a global power source. Now, the company's reaching back over a century to adapt yesterday's technology for tomorrow's energy.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags: Geothermal, Renewable Energy, Clean Energy

Across the UK and Ireland in recent years, there has been an increase in kids becoming seriously ill soon after drinking sugar-free slushies. A new study has pointed the finger at glycerol, a compound that’s used as a sugar substitute and, until now, has been considered safe.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Glycerol, metabolism, hypoglycemia, Children

It's a bird; it's a plane!! It's a ... cloud?! No, it's a massive, once-military-grade hover-capable blimp designed to connect the most remote parts of the world with established trading hubs. The AT2 Aerospace Z1 airship aims to use a combination of hydrogen-powered thrust vectoring and helium buoyancy to efficiently carry people and goods over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) per trip. Not only will...

Scientists have finally pinned down a protein that’s largely responsible for Parkinson’s disease. Known as PINK1, the protein has been linked to the disease for decades but its structure and how to switch it back on have remained elusive – until now.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Parkinson's Disease, Neuroscience, Protein, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Cells, Brain

We've seen water bottles that remind you to drink at timed intervals, but now there's a full-fledged hydration pack that does the same thing. It's called the FluidLogic GPR50, and it goes so far as to squirt the water right into your mouth.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Hydration, Cycling, Water

Following a successful Kickstarter for its soda-can-sized portable projector last year, China's ETOE has now launched a tubular smart model called the Starfish. The Freestyle-like Netflix-approved bedroom projector can also pull double duty as a night light.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Projectors, Lighting, Android TV

MIT spinout Boston Metal has powered up its electricity driven steel production reactor and made over a ton of metal in a crucial step toward commercializing its process. With clean electricity, the process could make steel with zero CO2 emissions.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags: Green Steel, Steel, MIT, Boston Metal, Carbon Zero, Carbon Dioxide

The recently completed Wanda is arranged on one level and sleeps up to four people at a squeeze. It features a hardy exterior that's designed to last and also gets its power from a rooftop-based solar panel array.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, House, Home, Micro-House

Cybertrucks – and Tesla vehicles as a whole – have had a rough trot lately, but we're not entirely sure this is going to help matters. In fact, we'd suspect the Germany-based customizing company Mansory of trolling, if it wasn't for the fact that its known for some absurd makeovers.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Cybertruck, Elon Musk, Tesla, Mansory, Designers, Luxury, Truck

Stepping things up from the typical backcountry crash pad, Colorado's Rossmönster uses its tried-and-true camper ingenuity in creating the all-new Skye Van. The long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper manages to pack both luxurious comfort and backcountry grit, looking good all the while. Enjoy elevated features like an off-grid lithium electrical system, hydronic in-floor heating, deluxe kitchen and multi-positional flex furnishings, all without losing the ability...

The treatment of kidney stones could soon be getting much faster, easier, and safer. Scientists have devised a method of non-invasively tearing the objects apart, using what are known as "acoustic vortex beams."Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Ultrasound, Treatment, kidney

It’s a case of "Whatever you can do, I can do better," as Honda comes for the Tesla Model Y with its own electric SUV, the S7. Honda claims that the S7, its first-ever premium electric SUV, will break new ground thanks to exceptional comfort, a sophisticated modern look, and, most importantly, more than 400 miles (650 km) of driving range.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags:...

You may not think of fish as being noisy, but they can actually be a pretty vocal bunch. A new AI system is able to quickly identify specific fish calls within general reef noise, allowing scientists to better track local populations.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Fish, Acoustics, Sound, Identification, Coral

In news that will probably be greeted with "well, duh," Saudi Arabia's incredibly ambitious plan to transform its country with the Neom gigaproject is costing more than expected. It's the scale that's shocking, however, with a new report from the Wall Street Journal detailing how the money being spent is spiraling to an astronomical amount.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Neom, Saudi Arabia

Canadian startup General Fusion has been working on its unique approach to producing clean energy through nuclear fusion for two decades, and it's now got something major to show for it. The company announced yesterday that it had created plasma inside its prototype reactor – a major milestone in proving its technology.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags: Nuclear, Nuclear Fusion, Clean Energy, Canada

Aventon entered the growing cargo ebike market with a capable-looking "multipurpose freighter" called the Abound a couple of years ago, and has since added to the family with the SR. Now the original gets an update with the launch of the Long Rack.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, cargo bike

Toyota's just unveiled a quadricycle concept that I really hope it gets around to building. The compact FT-Me seats two, takes up just half a parking space, and is designed to offer plenty of flexibility in a small package.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Concept Vehicle, Quadricycle, Toyota, Electric Vehicles, Solar Power

If you're lucky enough to work away from the home and office, you'll be aware of the extra challenges it entails – like finding reliable Wi-Fi and adequate screen space. This impressive high-definition display unit solves one of these problems, offering high-resolution displays with plug-and-play functionality at – right now – an excellent price.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Kickstarter, Laptop, Digital, digital nomad, Consumer...

Love it or hate it, Jaguar's done a great job of getting people talking about the brand while it reinvents itself. The latest effort in that direction is getting its polarizing Type 00 EV concept onto Parisian streets for the first time – with actor Barry Keoghan in tow.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Jaguar, Concept Cars

New research by Yale has found an association between exposure to chemicals commonly used in firefighting and incidence of a brain tumor called a glioma in firefights, suggesting that the cancer may have an environmental cause.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Brain cancer, Environmental, Risk factors, Yale School of Public Health