Frostbite is not something to be taken lightly. Left untreated, it can lead to the amputation of fingers and toes. That’s where a new Canadian system comes in, which will allow frostbite to be treated quickly, effectively and on location … utilizing cu…

Two patients with spinal injuries have seen improvements in their ability to walk again, thanks to deep brain stimulation (DBS). Intriguingly, the therapy targets a region of the brain that normally isn’t associated with motor skills.Continue ReadingCa…

Inflated balloons that trick the stomach into feeling full have long been used for weight loss. The problem is that they become less effective the longer they stay inflated. Now, MIT engineers have devised a balloon that inflates and deflates on demand…

Any sort of list or ranking is fraught with subjectivity, and perhaps none more so than ranking the 100 greatest human technological achievements that have landed us where we are today. But this week, the hosts of the excellent tech podcast Hard Fork, …

An innovative combination of readily available natural products has shaped up to be an alternative to drugs like Ozempic to tackle obesity, type 2 diabetes, liver function and gut inflammation – without the invasiveness, cost or negative side effects t…

Believe it or not, love it or hate it, it’s that time of year again. The End, a time to look back and take note of the year’s triumphs, failures and overlooked moments before swinging around in about-face and moving ahead into 2025.Continue ReadingCate…

This light-filled tiny house, by New Zealand’s Cocoon Tiny Homes, features a remarkably spacious and flexible interior layout. Suitable for a small family, it includes two bedrooms and even has room for a home office or a gym.Continue ReadingCategory: …

We got a glimpse at what a new cross between a helicopter and a jet aircraft might look like after Bell released a new image. It’s of a model used in wind tunnel tests of its entry in DARPA’s Speed and Runway Independent Technology (SPRINT) program.Con…

Dark chocolate has been extensively studied for its cardiometabolic health benefits, but findings have been inconsistent, spurring heated debates over whether this treat has pros that outweigh the cons. Now, new research puts dark chocolate back on the…

VR manufacturing giant FuninVR already has VR machines operating in more than 6,000 gaming arcades and public environments worldwide, but that number might take a quantum leap with the release of the company’s 2025 catalogue.Continue ReadingCategory: C…

What was once a concept that appeared to have no chance whatsoever of making it to production is now officially a factory camper van family. We speak of Nissan’s MyRoom, which moved from concept to full-on production reality earlier this year and is no…

In a potentially game-changing move for the EV industry, Stellantis and Zeta Energy Corp have teamed up to develop the next-generation EV battery with more range, more power, 50% faster charging, and at less than half the cost.Continue ReadingCategory:…

While scientists really do seem to love getting rats loaded on cocaine, a new study of rodents getting high on the lab’s supply reveals intriguing new insights into how individuals respond differently when the reward is preceded by an unpleasant experi…

Filter-feeding mollusks respond to water pollution in a very detectable and measurable manner. With that fact in mind, scientists have created a commercial water-quality-monitoring system that uses electronically augmented live mollusks as its sensors….

New York’s Priority Bicycles has announced a new e-commuter that’s been designed with input from customers. The Current Plus features a mid-drive motor and Gates belt combination, an Enviolo or Shimano rear hub, and a 75-mile battery.Continue ReadingCa…