The permanent loss of amputated digits and limbs is the cost of being human. While worms, amphibians, fish and echinoderms all contain species capable of regenerating body parts, few mammals have the knack.
Tags: Regenerative Medicine, Mice, wound-healing, Scarring, Texas A&M Universty, Marine Biology, Skin, Bones
Why does the poo emoji look the way it does? Physics has the answer: as most animals defecate downward, each new coil falls a shorter distance, naturally forming the familiar tapered swirl.
An opioid drug with a low risk of addiction and respiratory depression has emerged as a promising candidate for treating chronic pain and pruritus, a condition that compels people to scratch their skin. And it's already on the market.
Category: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei University of Technology, Pain, Chronic pain, Opioids, Painkillers, Chronic illness
If you're like me, you probably drank out of the hose when you were a kid. Maybe even straight from the stream you were swimming in ... but then you got older and learned about bacteria, viruses, had Montezuma's Revenge once, and other things that make your tummy upset – or worse – from contaminated water.
Category: Around The Home, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: water technology, Water, Purification, Reviews, DIY
Downsizing is all well and good, but a family living on top of each other is bound to get old fast. The Old Man Pine addresses this with a spacious and well-thought-out layout that's a good fit for full-time family living.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
Jack McNamara, University of East London/The Conversation
Category: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Weight, Exercise, anti-aging, Age-Related, Aging, Longevity, Physical activity
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve embarrassingly drooled over motorcycles that are not available for public use. Most of them have been good ol’ fashioned ICE motorcycles, not this one, though. It’s electric, and it’s making my ICE-loving heart feel guilty.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Electric Motorcycles, Army, Enduro, Dirt Bikes, Off-road
Old compact cameras are cool again – partly because taking a photo on something that isn’t also your phone feels kinda refreshing. Add in Y2K-esque nostalgia, toy-like design, and the appeal of charmingly imperfect snapshots, and you have a neat little niche for gadgets like Yashica's Funtastic Keychain Camera.
Category: Photography, Consumer Tech, Technology
Sally Ibrahim, Case Western Reserve University/The Conversation
Category: Sleep, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Case Western Reserve University, Melatonin, Insomnia, Sleeping, Sleep deprivation, Family health, Dietary supplements
The global marine industry has been trying to reduce emissions from shipping for years, and making a dent in the 2%-3% of global CO2 emissions from moving 90% of the world's cargo would be no mean feat.
Tags: Shipping, Climate Solutions: Shipping, Emissions, Wind-powered, Sailing
Amflow's versatile new ebike breaks out of the brand's eMTB comfort zone. The TL Carbon does everything from city commutes to loaded touring to trail riding, with plenty of power and functionality packed into a lightweight build.
Tags: ebikes, DJI Innovations, Mountain Bikes, Pedal-assisted, urban transport
A modified diet that takes cues from the Mediterranean model has the potential to promote healthier aging, with scientists combining a large dataset from human research with the results of an animal study to understand the mechanisms at play.
Category: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: University of Southern California, Longevity, Health, Diet, metabolism, GLP-1 receptor agonists, Amino Acids, Protein, Plant-based diet
In today’s world, more and more daily tasks are being fully automated. Robotic devices can work independently, and they are often more efficient than humans. Yet, in some aspects, technology still cannot match what nature has created. One example is vision. Advanced cameras are used in modern robots and self-driving cars, allowing them to detect and recognize objects quickly and accurately, but there is one thing with which they still struggle: sudden changes in lighting. A research team from Pennsylvania State University may have found a solution.
Category: Technology
Tags: Pennsylvania State University, Self driving cars, Vision, Memristor
Prasad Nishtala, University of Bath/The Conversation
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Fractures, Bones, Diet, Vitamins and minerals, Dietary supplements, University of Bath
Artemis Technologies has launched its latest take on the electric-propelled hydrofoil with its EF-12, which is billed as the world's first 100% electric, zero-emissions hydrofoil pilot boat designed to make transporting ships' pilots greener and safer.
The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed new portable field devices that will allow soldiers to identify unknown biological threats, including bioengineered ones, based on RNA and DNA analysis, in under half an hour.
Category: Military, Engineering
Tags: US Navy, Naval Research Laboratory, Weapon
Origami, the Japanese art of folding flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional figures, is the creative spark behind a new hybrid 3D printing technique. It allows structures to be created without molds, which fold into shape once printed.
Category: 3D Printing, Manufacturing, Engineering
Retro-styled electric motorcycles seem to be the new flavor among e-moto manufacturers. In the last few months alone, I must have seen, ridden, and written about half a dozen at least.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Electric Motorcycles, Retro, New Zealand
Five weeks of walking around armed with poles in each hand could have a surprising effect on anyone with depression symptoms. What's more, it's also a low-impact workout that can suit people who are lacking energy or motivation.
Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: Exercise, Depression, mental health, Physical activity, Physical therapy
Just two years ago, Volkswagen launched a new California, but the iconic camper van is already up for a refresh. Along with the Multivan underneath it, the California gets a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package. Best of all, a new climate control feature promises to make camping more comfortable throughout the entire year. Combine all that that with existing features like an available PHEV powertrain and indoor/outdoor kitchen design, and we'd say Volkswagen has quietly introduced the best California ever.
Category: Campervans, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Volkswagen, Campervan, RV, Minivan, Camping, Plug-in Hybrid, PHEV, Outdoors and Camping
