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Using principles from rocket science, researchers have created carbon with a record-breaking surface area. The material can soak up about twice the amount of CO2 as current activated carbon materials and has impressive energy-storage capabilities.
Tags: Carbon, Carbon capture, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Sequestration, Cornell University, Nanostructure
When you think of a folding cargo ebike, you'll likely picture a short- or long-tail model with the cargo rack behind the rider. Germany startup Car.Los Mobility has instead combined the load capacity of a front-loader with the benefits of a folding ebike for the V1.
Tags: Foldable bike, ebikes, Pedal-assisted, cargo bike
There's been a significant rise in individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, with an estimated 61.8 million cases worldwide. Experts are now calling for better access to medical support as it moves into the top 10 of non-fatal health burdens.
Category: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body & Mind
Tags: Autism, neurodiversity, Disease, Neuroscience, Disability
Gamers who are free to interact with and explore a game world at their own pace are more relaxed and have improved mental well-being, according to new research. The findings could open the door to using gaming as a therapeutic tool to counter stress and anxiety.
Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body & Mind
Tags: Well-being, mental health, Video Games, Gaming, Imperial College London
In a comprehensive analysis of more than 100 clinical trials involving nearly 15,000 adults, researcher have found that there's one clear path to improving symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – but even then it's not all good news.
Category: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body & Mind
Tags: University of Oxford, Monash University, ADHD, neurodiversity, Neuroscience
The two NASA astronauts "not stranded" on the International Space Station (ISS) are "not stranded" for another month. Due to a delay in the next crew rotation mission, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain on the station until late March.
Tags: International Space Station, Starliner, NASA, Boeing
A few years ago, Finnish-Estonian startup Verge launched a wild motorcycle with a rear wheel so hollow you could stick a leg straight through it. Now the moto builder has realized the powerful ring-like hub motor sitting inside that hollow wheel has untapped potential reaching far beyond just bikes. Spinoff company Donut Lab is pursuing new applications for the motor and an entire modular ecosystem of supporting electric components. The results so far – from stacked-rotor VTOLs to dominating multi-terrain single-track e-machines – are even more exotic than the Verge TS.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Electric Motors, Electric Vehicles, Modular, Off-road
While downhill skiing may look like a nice, smooth, swoopy experience, anyone who has done so will know that it can actually be quite a boneshaking affair. The ShredShox system is here to help, by adding shock absorbers to existing downhill skis.
Tags: Skiing, ski gadgets, Suspension
A motorcycle is meant to take you from one place to another, right? That’s the whole purpose of all modes of transportation. But who said you can’t look cool doing that? That’s exactly the value proposition that the Royal Enfield Goan Classic offers.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Royal Enfield, Bobber, Retro
We see lots of everyday-carry cutting tools here at New Atlas. But the NanoMax flip-open knife caught our eye because of the impressive width of a curved blade that looks like it could handle carving up a carrot stick as well as a stick of wood.
Tags: Knife, Titanium, Everyday Carry, Kickstarter, Crowdfunding
Leading 3D-printing firm Icon has revealed plans to create an ambitious new 3D-printed community for homeless people in Texas. The project will provide 100 safe and comfortable residences to those who need them most.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: 3D Printing, Building and Construction, House, Home
If you're looking to replace your living room TV with something that doesn't dominate your space until it's powered on, Formovie is hoping that its flagship Theater Premium ultra-short-throw projector will fit the bill. We've been sent one to try out.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Reviews, Projectors, Laser TV, 4K UHD
After stealing the show at CES 2024 in January, LG's totally transparent TV is finally available to buy. The 77-inch Signature OLED T can be yours for an eye-watering US$60,000.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: TV, OLED, LG, Gadgets, Transparency, World's First
We've seen a few inflatable mattress kits tailored to Rivian's R1S SUV, but Hest has evaded inflation and launched a set of plush foam mattresses to turn the full-size electric SUV into a sleek, simple all-terrain micro-camper. The new mattress and pillow set lets you extend the zero-emissions adventure, turning the folded seats into a proper bed, no inflation (or unexpected deflation) involved.
Tags: Rivian, Camping, RV, Off-road, Outdoors and Camping
We all like to think of ourselves as quick-witted, but a new study from Caltech calculates that our brains process information at the extremely slow speed of around 10 bits per second. This leisurely pace may have long evolutionary roots, despite our sensory systems gathering data about 100 million times faster.
Tags: Brain, Brain-to-Brain, Brain-computer interface, Brain Machine Interface, Caltech, Computer, Data, Information, Neuroscience, Neuralink
Beneficial bacteria occupy specific regions in the gut, contributing to our health via the microbiome. A new study has identified the genes that good bacteria use to colonize these regions, opening the door to creating engineered probiotics.
Category: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Gut Bacteria, Microbiome, Genetic engineering, Carnegie Institution for Science
In an effort to reduce fuel costs, American Airlines was the first US carrier to introduce checked baggage fees, at US$15 in 2008 (it's now $40). Since then, many airlines have followed suit, as well as hitting travelers with hefty excess baggage fees. But what would happen if the extra cost didn't just apply to heavy luggage but to the passengers themselves?
Category: Transport
Tags: Obesity, University of New Hampshire, Airlines, Climate Solutions: Aviation, Travel, Aviation, Weight, Flight
If you're getting tired of all the titanium multitools hitting Kickstarter lately, you might find the AX02 EDC Carabiner tool to be a breath of fresh air. The brass-bodied device lets users cut, saw, screw-drive, bottle-open, and figure out which way they need to go.
Tags: Multitools, Kickstarter
Smartwatches can help improve our health and fitness. But a new report says it's important to consider what kind of bands we put on them, as several popular brands were found to contain high levels of a class of chemicals linked to health issues.
Category: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Watch, Smartwatch, PFAS, Chemicals, Chemical agents, University of Notre Dame
A big ol' SUV isn't the ideal choice for city folk needing to quietly and cleanly zip around busy streets. Micro-cars make more sense, and the boxy A05 that made its debut at EICMA 2024 in Milan last month is now up for pre-order.
Category: Urban Transport, Transport