Nobody wants harmful bacteria colonizing the surfaces of objects such as medical implants, yet we also don't want them building up a resistance to antibiotics. Well, help may be on the way, in the form of tiny metal structures that kill the microbes by poking holes in them.
Category: Science
Tags: metal-organic frameworks, Chalmers University, Antibacterial
Industrial pipes carrying water or chemicals invariably get gunked up as deposits accumulate on their internal surfaces. That slows flow, and slowly damages the equipment, leading to the need for periodic maintenance and higher operational costs.
Tags: Diamonds, Rice University, Coatings, Minerals
We've recently seen a bunch of E Ink smartphones released for eye-friendly productivity on the go. But what if you don't want to give up your handset, yet would like an ePaper assistant on tap? That's where the Reetle SmartInk I comes in.
Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Kickstarter, Protection, E-Ink, Productivity, E-reader, iPhone
This recently completed tiny house squeezes a lot of living space into a compact footprint using clever design. Named Tiny House Into the Woods, the upstairs features an unusual layout that includes a large netted area, which helps ensure that the entire home is flooded with daylight.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Building and Construction
Concrete is the world's most manufactured item, with more than 25 billion tons used in construction each year. It's also responsible for consuming vast quantities of non-renewable resources, and spewing out 8% of all greenhouse gas emissions annually. So any steps we can take towards reducing the impact of its production on the planet is a worthwhile effort.
Tags: Concrete, Sustainability, Lithium metal, Flinders University
In a world first, two airports have done away with border guards at counters checking passports and arrival cards, in favor of a new AI-integrated biometric system that lets passengers skip the queue and pass through immigration without stopping.
Category: Transport
Tags: Biometrics, Security, Travel, indonesia, Airports, Passport
The LEO Solo is now available for preorder, pitched as a Part 103-friendly (no pilot license required), single-seat personal eVTOL. It's apparently going to production in late 2025, which according to our watches is about right now.
Through its Tactical Technology Office (TTO), DARPA wants to move drones to the next level with its Lift Challenge – a US$6.5-million competition aimed at creating small drones capable of lifting payloads four times their weight.
Category: Military, Technology
Terrified of bloodwork, needles, and clinic bills? Science is getting closer and closer to collecting our health data in fast, affordable, and pain-free ways – the latest example being a cup sticker that measures vitamin C levels in the user's sweat.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
What we think of as polyester fabric is most often actually a blend of polyester and cotton, which has proven very difficult to recycle. A new solvent, however, breaks the blend down into its two components, leaving both almost completely reusable.
Category: Environment, Science
Tags: Vienna University of Technology, Recycling, Textile, Cotton
Former Huawei subsidiary Honor is primarily known for its phones and wearables, but is now planning to ride the wave of smart projectors with a compact gimbal-packing, AI-powered 1080p model that comes with a stylus for doodling on wall or screen.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Honor, Projectors, Interactive, LED, HD, Compact
If the listening experience inside your car just isn't cutting it, perk up your ears: a UK-based hi-fi audio company has returned to its physics textbooks to build a new speaker system that makes your music sound like it's playing in a space 10 times bigger than the cabin.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Speakers, Audio, Audiophile, Loudspeakers
French tiny houses are typically very compact, making them a serious challenge for families to fit everything in. However, this model features an extra-wide layout, providing generously proportioned living space inside and making downsizing easier for a small family.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
Hyundai's luxury brand, Genesis, is turning things up to 11 with a focus on performance in the form of the new Magma lineup. That includes the 609hp GV60 Magma electric SUV with a rear wing and a Boost button that looks a lot like the concept version presented earlier this year.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Hyundai, Genesis, hyundai genesis, Concept Vehicle, Supercar
Black Friday has always been the most anticipated moment for riders seeking top-tier e-bikes at breakthrough prices. This year, Kingbull is not just participating—we are redefining what a true Black Friday sale should look like. With aggressive price cuts, expanded service support, and a refined lineup of high-performance fat-tire e-bikes, Kingbull’s 2025 Black Friday Event is built to deliver extraordinary value for new riders, seasoned commuters, adventure enthusiasts, and anyone upgrading to premium electric mobility.
Category: Sponsored Content
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding how fat cells grow in size, in response to accommodating larger droplets of fat. The findings unlock a new path in tackling obesity, by reducing the amount of fat our cells can store away.
Category: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: UT Southwestern, Obesity, Fat cells, Metabolic syndrome, Protein, Type 2 diabetes, Brown adipose tissue
We tend to think earthquakes are predominantly driven by deep-Earth forces. But in Kenya’s Lake Turkana Rift, researchers recently found that as surface water levels dropped roughly 100 to 150 meters (328 to 492 ft), fault activity accelerated and increased magma flux. The discovery reshapes long-held assumptions about what drives tectonic change. If lake-level fluctuations can stir the shallow crust, then our climate’s past and future may matter more than we realize.
Category: Science
Tags: Geology, Earthquake, Climate Crisis, Earth
DARPA's X-65, that replaces conventional aircraft flight controls with puffs of air, is coming together at Boeing subsidiary Aurora’s Bridgeport, West Virginia facility. The fuselage is taking shape and awaits its radical wing design.
Although we've heard a lot about how 3D-printing concrete homes speeds up the construction process, you still have to wait up to 28 days for the concrete to sufficiently cure. A new printable substitute, however, is ready to go in just three days.
Tags: Oregon State University, Concrete, Construction, 3D Printing, Sustainable
In a new study, researchers discovered that the human brain has four pivotal periods when it goes through marked changes, sparking five "epochs" that last for years. The adolescent phase, for example, was found to extend into our early 30s.
Category: Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: Aging, Age-Related, Brain, Neurological, MRI, University of Cambridge
