The MultiMighty Paracord Survival Bracelet is presently on KickstarterMultiMighty"Having the finest multitool won't be of much use if it's not readily available. The MultiMighty Paracord Survival Bracelet, equipped with 13 tools, is the latest solution to this issue, conveniently worn on your wrist."However "at present, featured in a Kickstarter campaign, the resizable bracelet includes...
The Darwin Bridges project was constructed using concrete containing recycled glass equivalent to 70,000 wine bottlesStephane BruggerThe use of traditional cement in concrete production is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions. To address this issue, Provencher Roy architects chose a more environmentally friendly approach for two bridges in Canada.These bridges, known as...
Credit: DepositphotosDespite the excitement surrounding "Now and Then" being dubbed "The Last Beatles Song" and the band's "first new song in 50 years," it's essential to clarify its nature. While it is indeed a "new" Beatles song featuring all four members, including the late John Lennon and George Harrison, it's not a previously undiscovered...
Mose Sakashita, a Cornell University doctoral student in the field of information science, with the VRoxy systemSreang Hok/Cornell UniversityIn essence, many telepresence robots are primarily remote-controlled tablets maneuvered through a room. However, the VRoxy system distinguishes itself by mirroring the user's movements and autonomously navigating to various spots within a designated area.A group of...
Credit: DepositphotosCan the radiation emitted by mobile phones impact semen quality? Although various factors like environmental and lifestyle changes have been proposed to explain the decrease in semen quality observed over the last five decades, the role of mobile phones in this decline remains unproven.A collaborative team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE)...
A once-a-week insulin shot has shown promise in a phase three clinical trial. Credit: PixaobayDiabetic individuals who are weary of their daily insulin injections may soon find relief in a once-a-week injection. A year-long phase three clinical trial has demonstrated that a weekly version of insulin is equally proficient in managing the condition as...
A study has linked a reduction in deep sleep to increased dementia risk in over 60s. Credit: PixaobayA recent study revealed that individuals aged 60 and above who experience an annual 1% decline in deep sleep are associated with a 27% higher dementia risk. These results indicate that preserving or improving deep sleep might...
Like every Opinel No. 08, the Sampo Birch edition has a folding blade and twist lock OpinelOpinel's iconic No. 08 folding knife has received a delightful upgrade in the form of the Sampo Curly Birch limited edition 08. This version replaces the classic wood handle with a special Nordic silver birch, introducing a distinctive touch...
After verifying output simulations over 200 hp-per-liter, AVL will next install the H2 engine into a car for track testingAVLEarlier this month, the Austrian mobility technology firm AVL had reason to celebrate as it verified simulations demonstrating its prototype 2.0-liter turbo hydrogen race engine achieving over 200 horsepower per liter. AVL employs a water-injection...
Researchers have developed smart glasses that translate visual information into unique sounds to help blind people 'see'Lil Deverell/UTS (CC BY 4.0)Taking inspiration from bats' echolocation abilities, scientists have created intelligent eyeglasses that convert visual data into distinctive sound representations, significantly improving the navigation skills of blind and visually impaired individuals. This technology has the...
