Author - Eduardo Paulo

Solar Still Made of Old Tires Purifies Water at Less Than 1c/Liter

The new solar still has been tested in real world settingsCanadian scientists have developed an innovative device that can purify a gallon of water per day for just a few cents. Even better, this sustainable purifier is made from recycled tires and can also generate small amounts of electricity.Innovative Solar Still Turns Undrinkable Water...

Smart Guitar Maker Unveils Effortless Music Creation Tool

Lava Music says that the Genie "empowers you to play along with singing, spark ideas, and explore sounds in seconds"Lava MusicThe Lava Genie is a unique instrument that, while guitar-shaped, doesn’t have strings and resembles a high-tech Guitar Hero controller redesigned by Yamaha. Instead of traditional strumming, it’s played through taps, “fretting” on a...

CycloTech 750-lb CycloRotor-Powered eVTOL Targets a 2025 Launch

Like the CruiseUp concept shown here, CycloTech's BlackBird eVTOL demonstrator will feature six rotorsCycloTechAustrian aerospace company CycloTech has announced its plans to develop a demonstrator eVTOL to showcase its advanced propulsion system designed for electric flight. The company aims to unveil its "BlackBird" flying car by the end of this year, with test flights...

Construction Speeds up on Saudi Arabia’s Line Megacity as New Details Emerge

The Line is currently under construction in Saudi Arabia and it will host an air-conditioned city of around 300,000 people once its first phase is completeNeomSaudi Arabia’s ambitious mirrored megacity, the Line, continues to take shape as new project details emerge. Officials recently updated progress and introduced the lead architects shaping this desert marvel.Ultimately...

Just 5 Extra Minutes of Daily Activity Boosts Heart Health Significantly

Image from PixabayFinding time for daily exercise can be tough, but a new study involving nearly 15,000 people shows that just five extra minutes of activity, like stair climbing or jogging, can help reduce blood pressure. Researchers from the University of Sydney and University College London found that even this small increase in movement...

Large Study Reveals Unexpected Origins of Gout

Image from PixabayGout is often linked to poor diet and drinking habits, but new research reveals genetics as a stronger factor in developing the condition than previously believed. In a major study, researchers analyzed genetic data from 2.6 million individuals, including 120,295 with this disease, identifying 377 DNA regions associated with the condition—149 of...

Elon Musk: Mars by 2026, AI to Outpace Human Productivity by 2028

Elon Musk and Peter Diamandis discuss the future of AI, among other things, at an FII Institute event in RiyadhFuture Investment Initiative InstituteIn a discussion with XPRIZE Founder Peter Diamandis, Musk outlined his views on the growing influence of AI, as well as the timeline for SpaceX's initial unmanned and crewed missions to Mars,...

Wave-Resistant Platform Explores Offshore Solar Potential

The wave-resistant solar platform will be tested for a year following installation at the Huaneng's offshore wind farm in the Yellow SeaCGTNOffshore Solar: The Next Step in a Zero-Carbon FutureAs we move toward a zero-carbon future, large solar farms are becoming more common on land. However, much like wind turbines, large photovoltaic (PV) installations...

Wireless Data Speed Record Approaches 1 Terabit Per Second

A new wireless data transmission record has been set, using a combination of technologies with a very wide bandwidth. Credit: DepositphotosSlow Wi-Fi is a common frustration for many, but we may soon see faster speeds. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have achieved a new world record in wireless data transmission, transmitting an impressive...

Should You Drink Coffee Before a Race? Insights from a Running Legend and Expert

Photo: Andy CochraneBefore each race in her 18-year career, Des Linden sticks to a simple ritual: she makes herself a cup of coffee an hour before the start. Linden, a two-time U.S. Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon winner, has loved coffee since her teens and started her own small-batch company in 2020. Traveling for...