(Anita Saka/Canva)Tiny plastic particles are infiltrating agricultural soils, bringing with them hazardous chemical additives and pollutants. These substances have already been found in foods like lettuce, wheat, and carrots, showing how plastics and their compounds can enter the food chain — ending up in your salad and, eventually, inside your body.Tracking the Sources of...
Credit: DepositphotosMore than just loyal companions, dogs are proving to be valuable allies in medical research. A new study has shown that humans and dogs share key proteins that could speed up the understanding and treatment of complications related to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries — a condition common to both species.Comparative Oncology: A...
The Ulefone Armor 34 Pro rugged smartphone packs in a lot of useful tools, including an industry-leading pico projectorUlefoneRugged smartphones aren’t exactly known for their looks — they tend to be bulky, heavy, and plain. But they make up for it with extreme durability, large batteries, and practical features. The latest release from Ulefone...
The UPT prototype, shortly after being unveiled at Envo's showroom in Burnaby, British ColumbiaBen Coxworth / New AtlasThe Utility Personal Transporter (UPT) aims to do for electric vehicles what smartphones did for consumer electronics – by combining multiple functions into one device. And according to recent announcements, the vehicle could soon begin operations in...
Credit: DepositphotosMany of us rely on a warm cup of coffee to kickstart our day, assuming it's the caffeine that does the trick. But for regular coffee drinkers, a decaffeinated version might be just as effective.A Surprising DiscoveryIt might sound surprising, but that's exactly what researchers from institutions in Slovenia and the Netherlands discovered...
Image Credits:GrammarlyGrammarly, the writing assistant company founded 14 years ago, has secured a $1 billion funding commitment from General Catalyst. The capital will support Grammarly’s sales and marketing initiatives while preserving its existing funds for potential strategic acquisitions.Unlike conventional venture capital deals, this investment doesn’t involve General Catalyst acquiring equity in Grammarly. Instead, Grammarly...
The Hisense Vidda C3 Ultra 4K smart projector is the first to use a cinema-grade tri-color laser light sourceHisenseHisense’s sub-brand Vidda has unveiled a new high-performance home cinema projector in China, named the C3 Ultra. This 4K projector is the first to incorporate the MCL39 tri-color laser light source, which promises superior brightness and...
A multiple exposure of the ATMO robot coming in for a landingIoannis Mandralis/Communications EngineeringPicture a robot that can seamlessly switch between flying like a drone and driving like a wheeled rover. Such a device could have significant practical applications—assuming it functions reliably in real-world settings. That’s exactly what the ATMO robot was built to...
Artist's impression of Tianwen-2 approaching near-Earth asteroid 2016HO3. (CNSA)On Thursday, China launched a space probe on its first mission aimed at collecting samples from an asteroid and bringing them back to Earth for scientific study, according to the state news agency Xinhua.Investments in China’s “Space Dream”In recent years, the country has heavily invested in its...
Credit: DepositphotosJust like humans, many animals rely on social interactions to survive and thrive. As a result, effective communication between individuals is essential.Highly social species tend to develop more complex communication systems. Think of chimpanzees using gestures and vocalizations, or elephants exchanging information through touch and low-frequency calls.Bottlenose dolphins live in complex social structures,...
