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
Just a year after the company's first foray into motocross bikes, Ducati has unveiled the Desmo250 MX, a fire-breathing featherweight built to dominate tracks with possibly the highest revving engine in its class.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Ducati, Dirt Bikes, Off-road
IBM has developed the blueprint for producing a processor using sub-1-nanometer (nm) chip technology, outdoing its own efforts to increase efficiency and processing power with 2-nm tech from a few years ago.
Category: Computing, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: IBM, Chips, Nano, Performance, Efficiency
Lockheed Martin is moving the US hypersonic missile program a step closer to production with the announcement that it has begun work on its Next Generation Glide Body (NXGB), a new hypersonic vehicle designed for low-cost, large-scale manufacturing.
Category: Military, Engineering
Tags: Lockheed Martin, Hypersonic
A lot of modern multitools are designed with outdoor use in mind: they are compact, functional, and easy to carry. The Ti-Trailblazer takes a unique approach by making a compass its main feature and building 10 additional tools around it. The product is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.
Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors
Tags: Multitools, EDC, Kickstarter, xxKickbooster, Titanium, Navigation
Chinese scientists have discovered a way to combine high-tech light-absorbing nano-technology with more conventional water-based carbon pigment spray to coat car bodies with a durable ultra-black finish. The result is a black that creates a ‘black-hole’ effect of virtually no reflected light at all.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Super-Black, Paint, Coatings, Cars, Robust
Laser engraving custom graphics can elevate your craft projects to make them feel more polished and personalized. A new tool for the job that we've just come across looks like a great entry point for beginners.
Category: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Laser Engraver, DIY, Craft, 3D Printing, Kickstarter, xxKickbooster
We spend around one-third of our life vulnerable, snoozing away the hours while prone to mosquito bites, bear attacks, and college pranks (depending on your lifestyle).
Category: Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: Sleep, Brain, Synaptics, Brain activity, Alzheimer's disease
