New device offers faster way to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Bacterial infections have become one of the biggest health problems worldwide, and a recent study shows that COVID-19 patients have a much..
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2020
Recycled concrete could be a sustainable way to keep rubble out of landfills
Results of a new five-year study of recycled concrete show that it performs as well, and in several cases even better, than conventional
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2020
Electronic skin mimics many natural functions of human skin
A material that mimics human skin in ?strength, stretchability and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real time.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2020
Bugatti’s New Hypercar Concept Is a Rocket With 1,825 Horsepower—and X-Wing-Like Taillights
The prototype's 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 can output 1,825 horses and 1,364 ft lbs of twist.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2020
A patch that could help heal broken hearts
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide in recent years
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2020
The groundbreaking 3D solar panel design increases light absorption by 125%
As the world turns away from fossil fuels, there is a broad consensus among experts that solar energy is among the most sustainable
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2020
NASA, European Space Agency Formalize Artemis Gateway Partnership
The agreement, signed Tuesday, marks NASA’s first formal commitment to launch international crew members to the lunar vicinity
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2020
‘Magic’ gloves give former musician chance to perform again
Renowned pianist João Carlos Martins had been considered one of the great interpreters of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2020
American astronaut shows the world how to vote from space: How'd she do it?
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins casting her vote from some 200 miles above Earth should be all the motivation you need to make a plan to vote
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2020
This 85-Foot Hybrid Explorer Yacht Will Be Made From Recycled Aluminum and Plastic Bottles
One man’s trash in another man’s ocean adventure. That’s the ethos behind Arksen‘s newest explorer yacht—an eco-conscious 85-footer
Joseph Shavit
Oct 21, 2020
The All-Electric Hummer Can Turn All Four Wheels And Drive Sideways
It’s an odd twist in GM’s Hummer brand, which was once infamous for being one of the least efficient, most greenhouse gas-producing trucks
Joseph Shavit
Oct 21, 2020
Climate change: 'Cooling paint' could cut emissions from buildings
A new type of white paint has the potential to cool buildings and reduce the reliance on air conditioning, say researchers.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 20, 2020
Move over X-Men, meet Glitter a real-life superhero
Jordan Reeves is a young girl with a prosthetic arm. At the age of 10, she made her own prosthetic that shoots at glitter.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 20, 2020
It's a cow... it's a plant ... it's Impossible Milk
It's called Impossible Milk and it's supposed to taste just like cow's milk.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 20, 2020
Central Arkansas utility set to issue 'green bonds'
Central Arkansas Water will be the first-ever municipal water utility to issue bonds that meet Climate Bonds Initiative standards,
Joseph Shavit
Oct 20, 2020
An innovatively new way to regrow bone cartilage and end joint pain
Instead of using synthetic materials, Penn Medicine study shows magnets could be used to arrange cells to grow new tissues
Joseph Shavit
Oct 19, 2020
Coming Soon: Facetime, text or call home from the Moon?
NASA is launching a 4G mobile network on the moon.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2020
New superconducting material raises hope of energy revolution
It is superconducting, which means electrical current flows through it with perfect efficiency - with no energy wasted as heat.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2020
The robot dolphin that could replace captive animals at theme parks one day
Darting around the pool as a group of swimmers stands in the shallow end, the dolphin looks much like those that jump through hoops
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2020
Qualcomm announces revolutionary photo and video verification tool
The new feature allows users to take a photo that has a digital signature to prove its provenance, including where and when it was taken
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