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Wind Turbine ‘Virtual Factory’
Offshore wind turbine maintenance is about to improve with the new ‘Jack-up on Jack-up’ concept introduced by Danish naval engineering firm Knud E Hansen. This design creates a “virtual factory” around turbine blades, allowing technicians to work continuously, regardless of weather. If successful, this concept could greatly enhance the efficiency and reliability of offshore turbine…
Tiny, Tiny Homes
Ryan Donais, a construction manager from Toronto, started building tiny homes on wheels in July to address the city’s growing homelessness crisis, spurred on after his brother became homeless due to a long struggle with addiction. Concerned about the rise of tent cities, Donais spent 100 hours developing a prototype and two months completing his…
Dad’s Yearly School Interview Goes Viral
A dad who interviewed his daughter every year on the first day of school has now shared the final video as she starts her last year of high school before heading to college. Ray Petelin began this tradition with his daughter Elizabeth in 2012, when she was five and waiting for the bus to kindergarten.…
Healing Horses
In Tennessee, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeing positive results with equine therapy, a well-established rehabilitation method. The Department recently shared success stories from the Center for Equine Recovery (CERV) at Middle Tennessee State University. The program connects veterans from the Tennessee Valley VA with horses, helping them understand equine behavior and, in…
Viking-Age Silver Bracelets Unearthed by Danish Student
A 22-year-old Danish student, Gustav Bruunsgaard, recently uncovered Viking-era treasure near Aarhus while using a metal detector. In a site known for Viking artifacts, he found a silver bracelet and later discovered six more, weighing over a pound in total. He reported the find to the Moesgaard Museum in Højbjerg, where experts dated the bracelets…
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Mystery Reef
Just off the coast of Tela, Honduras, a coral reef has caught the attention of the marine science community. This reef defies what we know about coral survival. Despite threats like warm waters, boat traffic, agricultural runoff, and murky water, the Tela Bay reef isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. Live coral cover here is around 65%,…
Classical Music ‘Synchronizing’ our Brain
Classical music by composers like Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart is known to impact mood. Scientists are now using brainwave measurements and neural imaging to understand how Western classical music affects the brain positively. This research could lead to new treatments for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Professor Bomin Sun from Shanghai Jiao Tong University hopes to…
A Floating Seat
An Austrian chef who lost nearly all use of his legs is back in the kitchen thanks to an innovative device created by a friend. The device, a C-shaped metal hook suspended from ceiling rails, allows Chef Peter Lammer to move freely around the kitchen while keeping his hands free for cooking tasks. Ten years…
Second-Largest Diamond Ever Found
The second-largest diamond ever discovered was found in Botswana last week. Lucara Diamond, a Canadian company, unearthed the 2,492-carat stone in the Karowe mine using X-ray technology. This diamond is the largest found since the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond was discovered in South Africa in 1905, parts of which are now in the British Crown Jewels.…
Snail Poison as Diabetes and Hormone Drug
Cone snail venom could be the key to developing better diabetes treatments, according to a recent study. Researchers found that the toxin from the Conus geographus, one of the most venomous creatures on Earth, might also help create new drugs for other hormone-related conditions. The team, led by scientists from the University of Utah, identified…
US National Parks Get $100M Boost for Ecosystem Protection
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is set to receive a $100 million donation from the Lilly Endowment, marking the largest philanthropic gift in its history. This funding is designated to protect the most fragile ecosystems within the national parks. While some parks, like Glacier and Canyonlands, safeguard vast landscapes, others, such as Biscayne Bay and…
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Aurora From Space
Two weeks ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a warning about a massive geomagnetic solar storm that began on August 11. Within hours, a breathtaking aurora lit up the sky, captured by two photographers—one a pilot on a passenger plane and the other an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS). https://twitter.com/dominickmatthew/status/1823081465753825718?utm_source=dailyupsider.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=aurora-from-space…
The Corn Cob Towers
Continuing our periodic articles on buildings, cities, and architecture, we are featuring some fascinating towers from Chicago, Marina City. I find the building and room layouts to be particularly interesting, considering that round shapes are often less space efficient. Another aspect I like are the common areas. They create a village type of setup, despite…
Nuclear Recycling Coming to the U.S.
Despite increasing recognition that nuclear energy could be the most effective solution for reliable low-carbon electricity in the United States, the nuclear power industry faces significant obstacles—chief among them, the management of radioactive spent fuel. However, new initiatives to recycle nuclear waste, long delayed by legal and regulatory challenges, could address this issue and more…
Potential Cancer Vaccine
Researchers at Western University have identified a protein with the unique ability to halt DNA damage, which could pave the way for new cancer vaccines and drought-resistant crops. The protein, called DdrC, was found in Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium known for its ability to survive extreme radiation levels that would kill regular human cells. Lead…
Sharkskin on Airplanes
Companies often find themselves balancing the desire to cut emissions with the need to grow profits. For airlines, however, these goals can align perfectly. Reducing carbon emissions translates to burning less fuel, which also means spending less on fuel. This is why Lufthansa has adopted a strategy inspired by nature: applying a special film that…
Rare Ocelot Sighting in Arizona
A recent animal sighting in Arizona has drawn attention: an ocelot, a small wildcat species, was recorded in the Atascosa Highlands of Southern Arizona’s Coronado National Forest. Native mostly to South and Central America, ocelots once ranged further north, including areas above the Rio Grande. The cat was captured on camera by one of 50…
Electric Bandage Accelerates Healing of Chronic Wounds
Researchers have created an affordable bandage that uses an electric field to accelerate the healing of chronic wounds. In animal tests, researchers found that mice treated with these electric bandages healed 30% faster than those treated with traditional bandages. The study was published in Science Advances. “Our aim was to create an affordable technology that…
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Plastic from Corn Waste
An Indian entrepreneur is using sugar, cellulose, and corn fibers to create a plastic-like bag for small Indian businesses. His company, Bio Reform, has already replaced 6 million plastic bags at checkout counters across India. Based in Hyderabad, Mohammed Azhar Mohiuddin conceived the idea during the pandemic. He focused on society’s heavy reliance on plastic,…
Amazing Roman Engineering Still Used Today
Thanks to the advanced craftsmanship of ancient Roman architects and their remarkably durable building materials, many of the empire’s most impressive structures still stand today, attracting millions of tourists—over 6 million visit the Colosseum alone each year. However, perhaps the most astonishing engineering feat of ancient Rome is its iconic aqueducts, one of which continues…
FDA Approves Drug That Targets Brain Cancer Gene Mutation
This month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug for IDH-mutant low-grade glioma, a type of brain cancer. The drug, vorasidenib, is a targeted therapy that inhibits the IDH gene mutation, slowing cancer growth. The IDH gene was first identified in 2008 by Dr. Bert Vogelstein and his team at Johns Hopkins,…
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Removing Microplastics Now
Earlier this week we featured an article about two highschool students that developed a novel water filtration device that uses sound waves to remove microplastics from water. They are now working on a way to implement this technology across a wide range of industries and use cases that are badly in need of such a…
94-Year-Old Becomes Oldest to Tackle World’s Fastest Zip Line
A 94-year-old Englishman, David Aris, took on the world’s fastest zip line to raise money for his local hospice care. David, a great-grandfather, lost his wife, June, to cancer five years ago. St John’s Hospice, which cared for June in her final months, also provided end-of-life care for a friend of David’s, Mr. Kilby. David…
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Carbon Dioxide Bricks
A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo, in collaboration with Tokyo University of Science and Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, has developed a groundbreaking method to recycle concrete from a demolished school building and carbon dioxide from the air into new bricks strong enough to be used in house construction. The process involves pulverizing the…
The Pillars of Creation
A team at NASA has unveiled a breathtaking new visualization of the Pillars of Creation, a stunning space formation made famous by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope in 1995. These ethereal structures, located at the heart of the Eagle Nebula, have captivated astronomers and the public alike for decades. The new 3D visualization, is a combination…
Teens Create Ultrasound Waves Device to Remove Microplastics
Two high school students have developed a novel water filtration device that uses sound waves to remove microplastics from water. The device, which leverages high-frequency acoustic waves to trap up to 94% of microplastic particles in a single pass, has shown promise in lab tests. The students are now using prize money from a prestigious…
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10,000 Year-old Monolithic Complex
The discovery of Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey challenges everything we previously knew about early human civilizations. This massive, monolithic site, with over 90% still unexcavated, dates back over 10,000 years. Göbekli Tepe is a significant archaeological mystery, comparable to the pyramids. Recent studies of the symbols on its pillars suggest that the site might…
Dessert Turned Medicine?
A recent study found that adding honey to yogurt helps the beneficial bacteria in yogurt survive longer in the GI tract. This finding supports the ancient Greek recognition of honey as a medicinal food, valued for over 2,000 years. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, bacteria found in yogurt, are crucial for a healthy gut microbiome and can…
Apple Finally Capitulates
After extensive negotiations earlier this year, Spotify just announced that it has received approval from Apple to display pricing information in its iOS app for users in the EU. This move is not part of Apple’s new business rules under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, but rather a result of new antitrust regulations specifically targeting…
Quantum Computer Power
Quantum computers may still be years away from being powerful enough to perform useful tasks, but it’s becoming increasingly likely that fully functional, error-corrected quantum computers will be operational within the next five to 10 years. Quantum computers are advanced machines that leverage the principles of quantum mechanics, using quantum bits (qubits) that can exist…
Rare Wild Cat No Longer Endangered
After two decades of dedicated conservation efforts, the Iberian lynx, once one of the world’s most endangered cats, is no longer considered endangered. The population has surged from fewer than 100 individuals in the early 2000s to over 1,000 today—a remarkable 20-fold increase. This success is attributed to habitat restoration, prey management, captive breeding, anti-poaching…
Electricity from Noise?
Have you ever experienced a stadium so loud that the concrete shakes? Gyeongyun Lily Min, a high school senior from Lake Charles, Louisiana, was inspired by Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. to explore how this noise could be converted into electricity. The film features monsters who power their world by harnessing children’s screams. Gyeongyun was intrigued by…
Cutting-Edge Drones Clean Up Everest’s Trash
Nepal and China’s largest drone manufacturer, Da Jiang Innovations, have signed an agreement to supply heavy lift drones to help clear trash from Mount Everest. These drones will be operated by Sherpas, who have long been responsible for removing waste from the mountain. The drones will allow them to access dangerous areas without risking their…
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Horse Milk Ice Cream
A team of food scientists at West Pomeranian University of Technology in Poland has discovered that horse milk can be a viable alternative to cow’s milk in ice cream production. Their study, published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, involved creating four different ice cream varieties using horse milk and various bacteria. Traditionally, ice cream…
520-million Year Old Fossil Solves Mystery
A 520-million-year-old worm fossil has solved the mystery of how modern insects, spiders, and crabs evolved. The fossil, named Youti yuanshi, dates back to the Cambrian period and offers a glimpse into one of the earliest ancestors of many species today. Its exceptional preservation, including the larva and its internal organs, makes it particularly noteworthy.…
Cooling Paint for Cars
Nissan unveiled a new “cool paint” designed to keep vehicle interiors cooler, though its thickness, six times that of standard paint, presents commercialization challenges. The announcement coincided with record-breaking heat in Japan, making the news particularly relevant. Nissan tested the paint on vehicles at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, an area with minimal shade, providing a prime…
3D-Printed Tracheal Splint
At Georgia Tech, a new 3D-printed tracheal splint has successfully treated a rare birth defect affecting a young child. Developed in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the splint has allowed 4-year-old Justice Altidore to start preschool without breathing issues. Tracheomalacia (TM), a condition where the windpipe’s cartilage is weak, affects about 1 in 2,100…
‘Gulf War Syndrome’ Cause Discovered
Nearly one million veterans from 41 nations participated in the Gulf War, with 25 to 32 percent of them suffering from Gulf War Illness (GWI), often known as Gulf War Syndrome. A groundbreaking study has identified a probable cause for this illness, which has affected soldiers since their deployment in 1990 and 1991. Symptoms such…
Teen Donates $1.3M in School Supplies
An 18-year-old from Oklahoma organized his ninth annual Back-to-School Book Bag, distributing 6,000 backpacks filled with school supplies. Over the past nine years, the event has provided more than 33,000 backpacks and $1.3 million worth of supplies to students and families in Reed Marcum’s hometown and neighboring states including Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas. The drive-thru…
CERN Breakthrough
Scientists are well-versed in the properties of electrons, protons, neutrons, and other subatomic particles that make up matter. However, the particles that constitute antimatter, a rare but real counterpart of matter, still have many mysteries. The primary distinction between matter and antimatter lies in their electric charges. While matter is composed of particles like protons…
11-Mile-Thick Diamond Layer in Mercury
A bi-disciplinary scientific study has identified a likely 11-mile-thick layer of diamonds at the boundary between Mercury’s core and mantle. This finding is significant given that Mercury, despite being one of the closest planets to Earth, remains the least understood in our solar system. Diamonds, which are pure carbon, are abundant throughout the solar system…
Long Distance Surgery
Dr. Luo Qingquan has pioneered a groundbreaking approach in telesurgery by using a control center to operate robotic tools and remove a lung tumor from a patient located 3,000 miles away. Dr. Luo, stationed at Shanghai Chest Hospital on China’s Pacific Coast, guided the surgery for a patient at a hospital in Kashgar, Xinjiang Autonomous…
Most Efficient Solar Panels Ever Found
In the shallow tropical reefs off Palau are enormous clams of the genus Tridacna. While very beautiful, they might seem otherwise unremarkable. However, a closer look at the shimmering blue flesh within their four-foot-long shells reveals an astonishing discovery: these clams host the most efficient solar panels ever found, according to new research. “The fact…
The 450° Centigrade Solution
Japan is pioneering a new approach to plastic recycling that could change the game. Nearly 400 million tons of plastic is produced annually, and about half designed for single use. Only about 25 percent of global plastic waste is recycled, while most ends up in landfills or oceans, posing severe threats to marine ecosystems and…
Art Historian Finds Hidden Henry VIII Portrait in Social Media Post
Social media can lead to surprising discoveries, like a recent one in the UK where an art consultant and historian noticed a lost work of art in the background of a photo posted on X. The discovery happened in the judge’s room of the Shire Court in Warwickshire, England, during a soiree hosted by the…
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Titanium Heart
The Texas Heart Institute has successfully implanted an artificial titanium heart using the same technology as bullet trains to pump blood mechanically throughout the body. Called the Total Artificial Heart (TAH), this development represents a significant advancement in extending patients’ lives while they wait for heart transplants. In collaboration with medical tech company BiVACOR, Texas…
The Restaurant at the End of the World
The Svalbard archipelago, where Longyearbyen is the main settlement, sits at the edge of the polar ice. Originally a coal mining town, Longyearbyen is now transitioning to offer unique experiences as its last mine closes next year. One such experience is dining at Huset, where the tasting menu features dishes served on reindeer antlers and…
Lightning: The Origin of Life?
Scientists have long investigated the origins of life on Earth, with many theories pointing to asteroids or comets as sources of life’s building blocks. However, a team of chemists at Harvard University has uncovered evidence suggesting that cloud-to-ground lightning strikes might have played a role in generating these essential components. In a study published in…
Floating “Wall of Wind Turbines’ Gets Approval
A Norwegian company is developing an innovative wind energy concept called the “Windcatcher,” an offshore floating facility. Instead of using a few giant turbines, the Windcatcher will comprise hundreds of small turbines packed together. This visionary project is spearheaded by Wind Catching Systems (WCS). The Windcatcher has reached a significant milestone by receiving certification from…
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New Drug Reduces Severe Shaking in Parkinson’s Patient
A 52-year-old man with Parkinson’s disease has experienced a significant transformation after starting a new drug treatment. Damian Gath was diagnosed ten years ago with a condition that causes involuntary shaking. Gath, who was the head of operations at a communications firm, noticed symptoms when he began losing the use of his fingers and dropping…
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$100,000 Diamond Found in India
In central India, a family man named Raju Gond discovered a 19.22-carat diamond worth nearly $100,000, changing his life forever. “Our lives have changed forever,” he told CNN after opening his first bank account, anticipating the proceeds from the diamond’s sale. Raju, 40, and his brother Rakesh live in Madhya Pradesh and typically earn around…
Spray-On Shoes
The Cloudboom Strike LS shoes are designed for speed and acceleration, offering a lightweight construction that could make the difference between winning and losing a gold medal. They feature a carbon fiber sole with no heel cap or toe spring, and their upper is made from LightSpray, a thermoplastic that sets in just three minutes.…
Electric Butterflies
A new study has revealed that the electrostatic field generated by butterflies and moths in flight enables them to attract pollen grains from flowers across air gaps several centimeters wide. Researchers from the University of Bristol found that the static electricity carried by butterflies and moths varies among species, influenced by their ecology, including the…
A Zero-Emissions Fuel
A team from MIT has developed a chemical reaction that could allow ships and submarines to generate zero-emissions hydrogen power using aluminum pellets and seawater. By making a few adjustments, the researchers managed to produce a significant amount of hydrogen gas, a potential alternative to fossil fuels for heavy machinery like construction equipment, trains, and…
A Cooling Tech We Apparently Forgot About
Humans are pretty smart, and we come up with a lot of great ideas. Sadly, sometimes those great ideas are forgotten even thought they could still be very useful. Often, past technologies are replaced by better technologies. However, the original solutions can address issues with the newer techs. And using them in conjunction can often…
Lifesaving 10 Minute Sepsis Test
A new blood test that detects sepsis in under ten minutes could be available in up to 11 US states by the end of the year. The test identifies sepsis by analyzing changes in the shape of white blood cells. This test, developed by Cytovale, works by passing a small blood sample through a tube…
Expired Life Jackets Recycled
United Airlines has partnered with the German upcycling company B2L to repurpose 900 pounds of expired life jackets into stylish bags. According to aviation safety regulations, life jackets on planes must be replaced every 8 to 10 years, resulting in United’s Boeing 737 fleet alone generating over 19,000 expired jackets annually. The collaboration aims to…
Space Race 2.0
Nuclear-powered spacecraft have the potential to significantly reduce travel times to Mars and beyond. Last year, NASA and DARPA awarded Lockheed Martin a $499 million contract to develop the Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO). This project employs several innovations to navigate regulations related to nuclear testing and aims to help the US maintain…
ISS Crossing the Sun Captured in Stunning Detail
Portuguese astrophotographer Miguel Claro has once again enchanted the public with his stunning imagery. This time, he captured a detailed image of the International Space Station (ISS) as it transited the Sun. Traveling at an average speed of 17,500 miles per hour, the ISS only takes a few seconds to cross the Sun while it…
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Common Drug as Cobra Venom Antidote
In a recent study, scientists from Sydney and Liverpool discovered that a commonly available blood thinner can also act as an antidote to cobra venom. The research utilized CRISPR gene-editing technology to identify cells immune to snake venom and determine a mechanism to prevent necrosis from snake bites. The authors describe snake bites as “the…
Floating “Wall of Wind Turbines’ Gets Approval
A Norwegian company is developing an innovative wind energy concept called the “Windcatcher,” an offshore floating facility. Instead of using a few giant turbines, the Windcatcher will comprise hundreds of small turbines packed together. This visionary project is spearheaded by Wind Catching Systems (WCS). The Windcatcher has reached a significant milestone by receiving certification from…
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Rolls-Royce in Space
Rolls-Royce has secured funding from the United Kingdom Space Agency under the National Space Innovation Program (NSIP) to further develop its space nuclear power technology. The $6.2 million (£4.8 million) award will support the advancement and demonstration of key technologies in the space nuclear micro-reactor. The Rolls-Royce NSIP project, with a total cost of $11.7…
Caves on the Moon
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a sizable cave on the moon near where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago. They suspect there are hundreds more that could house future astronauts. An Italian-led team reported that evidence points to a large cave accessible from the deepest known pit on the moon, located…
“Dark Oxygen” from the Depths of the Ocean
In the dark depths of Earth’s ocean floors, a spontaneous chemical reaction is quietly producing oxygen, without the need for life. This discovery challenges the long-standing belief that photosynthesizing organisms are necessary to create the oxygen we breathe. Biogeochemist Andrew Sweetman from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) and his team stumbled upon this…
HIV Drug Reduces Carbon Emissions
A groundbreaking report has revealed that changing the ingredients or manufacturing methods of widely used medications can significantly reduce carbon emissions. The study found a reduction of 26 million tons of CO2, equivalent to the entire carbon footprint of Geneva for ten years. This reduction has already been achieved. The HIV treatment dolutegravir (DTG) is…
Dairy Helps Extracts Gold from E-Waste
Scientists have developed a cost-effective method to recycle certain electronic waste using whey protein. This approach allows for easy gold recovery from circuit boards, costing 50 times less than the value of the recovered gold—figures that appeal to large-scale businesses. Traditional e-waste recycling methods can’t match these savings, making this method potentially scalable. Professor Raffaele…
Spain’s School of Bell Tolling
There are over 2,000 bell towers across Catalonia alone, and they all need tolling each half-hour; but it’s actually so much more than that. To better interweave communities and keep long-practiced traditions alive, Spain is witnessing a class graduate from its first bell-ringing school. This strange idea is all about reviving a dying art that…
500 Times the Speed of Sound
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, designed to study the Sun’s outer corona, has just matched the record for the fastest human-made object. The previous record holder, was in fact, the Parker Solar Probe itself. On June 29, the probe was recorded traveling at 635,266 kilometers (394,736 miles) per hour, equaling a speed it first reached in…
Diabetes-Reversing Drug
In a new study published in Science Translational Medicine, A new drug tested in mice increased the number of beta cells in the pancreas sevenfold, effectively reversing diabetes symptoms. This achievement, described as a “functional diabetes cure,” is unprecedented in drug development. In just three months, the mice’s cells began producing insulin again through a…
The Window to the Soul
It is commonly said that eyes are the windows to the soul. This is not surprising, because there is something captivating about eyes. Out of this fascination of eyes has come a new form of photography which takes an amazingly detail image of your iris. The images are absolutely stunning. IrisPhoto is one of the…
The North Star Cannibalism
Polaris, the North Star, is one of the most famous stars in the sky, yet it remains an enigma. Recent reassessments of its fundamental properties, such as mass and distance from Earth, suggest that Polaris appears paradoxically youthful. This strangeness might lead one to think astronomers have miscalculated its age. However, the truth might be…
First Vertical Landing
It took SpaceX years to successfully achieve the first vertical landing of its reusable Falcon 9 rocket. Inspired by this, model rocket designers have attempted to recreate the feat. Joe Barnard’s BPS.space finally accomplished it in 2022 after seven years of effort. Now, a high school student has joined the ranks of those who have…
Cars That Can See In the Dark
Pedestrian deaths by car surged 19 percent from 2019 to 2022, with three-quarters of fatalities occurring after dark, according to AAA. In response, automotive technology supplier Magna, a mobility technology company, is addressing this issue with thermal technology, now installed on 1.2 million vehicles and counting. Originally named “Night Vision” and introduced on the 2005…
Remaking the Past
Sculpting marble has always fascinated me. It seems like such an difficult process were one mistake could ruin the whole sculpture. Being able to watch an artist full process is one of those great things about videos and the Internet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkueS09XEFE
Restoring Brain Cells
Scientists have discovered a way to repair brain cells affected by Timothy syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. A study published in the journal Nature found that a drug called antisense oligonucleotide enabled human neurons to develop normally despite carrying a mutation due to Timothy syndrome. “It’s the beginning of a new era for many of…
World’s First ‘Zero Waste’ Restaurant
Every year, one-third of the food produced for human consumption across the world is wasted. But a restaurant in London, UK, is trying to tackle the issue by aiming to produce no waste for the landfill. As part of its zero waste mission, Silo uses a nose to tail and root to tip approach to…
Flying Hydrogen Taxi
Recently we wrote about both hydrogen power and the new eVTOL flying taxi’s. Now, those two worlds have collided in a fascinating way. A flying-car-like vertical takeoff aircraft created by Joby Aviation has completed a groundbreaking 523-mile test flight using hydrogen power. The aircraft, which reportedly emitted only water vapor, is being promoted as a…
Rare Genetic Mutation in Frogs
Scientists in Western Australia have discovered a blue tree frog, a deviation from the usual green caused by a rare genetic mutation. The blue magnificent tree frog was found in the Charnley River-Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kimberley region, as per the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC). This marks the first recorded instance of a…
An New Way of Tracking Hurricanes
Some tropical storms rapidly become category five hurricanes. Cutting-edge saildrones are revealing how this happens. Hurricane Otis hit southern Mexico on October 25, 2023, with 165mph (270km/h) winds, killing at least 27 people and causing widespread damage and power outages in Acapulco. NOAA described Otis as a “life-threatening storm surge” with destructive winds and heavy…
The One Man Castle
If you have never heard about this enormous stone “castle” that was built all by one man, then you will really want to check this video out. It is absolutely incredible! Not just because it was built by one person, but because it is a genuinely amazing structure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAX7tUU0ebQ
Provide Free Tuition for Future Doctors
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $1 billion donation to make medical school free for most students at Johns Hopkins University and increase financial aid for students at its nursing and public health schools. This announcement came in Michael R. Bloomberg’s (JHU ’64) annual letter on philanthropy in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2023-2024 Annual Report. Currently, nearly two-thirds…
The History of Olympic Mascot Design
For over fifty years, Olympic athletes have often been cheered on by mascots representing the host city’s culture and history. These mascots, chosen and finalized years before the Games, aim to spread a festive atmosphere and embody the spirit of the event, according to the International Olympic Committee. Throughout the decades, mascots have ranged from…
This Radical Mars Rocket Could Revolutionize Space Travel
NASA has invested $725,000 in a new rocket system to address one of the major challenges of sending humans to Mars: travel time. Currently, a round-trip to Mars takes nearly two years, posing significant health risks for astronauts, including exposure to high levels of solar and cosmic radiation, zero gravity effects, and prolonged isolation. Space…
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Amazing and Impossible…
This is a fascinating video about building a cathedral without science or math… It sounds impossible, but you might be surprised. Our modern idea of engineering is quite a bit different than it was when some of the most beautiful and impressive structures in the world were built. As someone who is neither an engineer…
Melding Man and Machine
Before Hugh Herr became a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he was a promising rock climber. However, at age 17, he lost both his legs below the knee to frostbite after being trapped in a blizzard during a climb. Since then, he has dedicated himself to developing prosthetic legs that function and…
Buoy to Protect Ocean-Life
During a routine clean-up by the non-profit Tangaroa Blue, GPS-tracking buoys were found washed up on Australian beaches. These buoys, manufactured in Spain by Satlink, were discovered in large numbers on the Cape York coast near Australia’s northeastern tip. Instead of discarding them as e-waste, Tangaroa Blue founder Heidi Tait secured permission from Satlink to…
Asteroid from the Ocean?
Asteroid Bennu, recently sampled by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, may have originated from a water world, according to new research. In 2020, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected a sample of regolith—rocks and dust—from Bennu and brought it back to Earth, traveling 200 million miles. Researchers hoped the 4.3-ounce (121.6-gram) sample would reveal secrets of the solar system’s…
Art Found in Bus Might Sell for $32 Million
A painting by Italian Renaissance master Titian, once found in a plastic bag at a London bus stop after being stolen twice, is expected to sell for up to $32 million at auction. “The Rest on the Flight into Egypt” will be auctioned at Christie’s with an estimate of £15 million-£25 million ($19 million-$32 million),…
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Mysterious Parallel Jets of Light
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have observed a new stellar phenomenon: a group of baby stars emitting high-speed gas jets in the same direction. This discovery provides the first direct image of protostellar outflows—huge jets of gas from newborn stars that interact with surrounding molecular gas clouds. However, it also introduces a…
Portable Fingernail Scanner for Cancer Patients
Each year, one million people in the U.S. undergo chemotherapy. Globally, cancer is the leading cause of death, claiming 10 million lives in 2020. Inspired by the need to improve cancer treatment, researchers at MIT developed a portable monitor to help patients track their white blood cell count. This device could potentially reduce hospitalizations by…
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Mystery Monolith in Nevada
A monolith appeared in the Nevada desert, prompting speculation about its origin. The Las Vegas Police Department discovered the structure during a search and rescue mission north of Las Vegas Valley. “We see a lot of weird things … but check this out!” the police posted on social media. The monolith resembles those that appeared…
A Safer Insecticide
A new pesticide specifically targeting the Colorado potato beetle has proven effective, killing the pest while leaving other species unharmed, including its close relatives. This beetle, originating from the Rocky Mountains, causes over $500 million in annual damage across the Northern Hemisphere. GreenLight Biosciences has developed Calantha, a spray that uses RNA interference technology to…
The Supersonic Factory is Here
Last month, Boom, an aviation technology company, celebrated the completion of the Overture Superfactory, the first supersonic airliner factory in the United States. This facility, located at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, will serve as the final assembly line for Boom’s Overture supersonic airliner, enhancing American leadership in aerospace manufacturing. With the…
The World’s Largest Mammal Migration
The world’s largest migration of land mammals takes place in South Sudan, and the government, with the help of African Parks, is working to protect it. Ecologists have known about this migration through South Sudan’s “No Man’s Land” but didn’t fully understand its scope. Unlike the caribou migrations in Canada or the wildebeest migrations in…
Brain Implant for Epilepsy
For thirteen years, Oran Knowlson suffered from treatment-resistant epilepsy. Thanks to a new brain implant, he can now look forward to days without seizures. Oran is the first person to receive this implant as part of a pilot study for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy causing up to 100 seizures a day. The…
The Oldest City in America
In desert valley just a few mile from the Peruvian coastline north of Lima, there once stood a stone city with pyramids. The stepped bases of the pyramids and the city ruins of remain visible today, though the tops the of the massive structures are long gone. The people who lived in this city are…
The Hydrogen Era?
The young Swiss company HydroRide Europe has announced the launch of their hydrogen fuel-cell bikes, HYRYD, which can be refueled in just 3 to 10 seconds using built-in water tanks. The range includes three models: foldable, sport, and rental or sharing bikes. According to the company, these hydrogen bikes outperform e-bikes in refueling speed and…
5,000 Year Old Rock Art
Geologists have long known that over 5,000 years ago, the Sahara Desert was a lush grassland. Recent evidence from Sudan supports this, with rock art from 2018 showing cattle herders and boats. In the eastern Sahara’s Atbai region, where rain hasn’t supported cattle for millennia, rock carvings depict six boats on a cave wall, 90…
Reduce Back Pain
New research suggests that walking more could significantly alleviate back pain for millions of sufferers. Adults with a history of lower back pain experienced longer periods without recurrence when they engaged in regular walking, according to a groundbreaking study. Approximately 800 million people worldwide endure low back pain, often recurring and a major cause of…
George Washington’s Cherries Found
Archaeologists have unearthed 35 glass bottles from the 18th century in the cellar of George Washington’s home. The five storage pits under Mount Vernon contained 29 intact bottles of preserved cherries, a fruit linked to Washington. Workers discovered the stash during a renovation of Washington’s manor. “Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine this…