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Life-saving autonomous drone could find people who fall off ships

18 June 2026 @ 7:30 pm

PhD student Dimosthenis Angelis with his prototype drone“Man overboard!” The dreaded call that starts a race against time and the often treacherous sea. Sadly, the sea often wins, mainly due to reaction times. Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that aids rescues without human intervention.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology

'Smart' running safety vest packs radar, GPS and emergency alert system

18 June 2026 @ 6:00 pm

The RunSafePro vest is presently on KickstarterRunning is often promoted as one of the simplest sports to pick up – put on a pair of running shoes and head out. In reality, running also comes with a list of safety considerations. As a woman, every time I go for a run alone, I make sure to stick to busy streets, carry pepper spray and my phone, and let my partner know which route I’m taking. Running after dark brings safety concerns to another level for runners of any gender: wearing reflective clothes, watching for traffic, and staying on well-lit streets become essential.Continue Rea

Bosch pushes the ebike motor to the rear wheel for the first time

18 June 2026 @ 4:28 pm

Bosch's first hub motor – 2.3 kg, 45 Nm, and not too bulky at the wheelFor more than a decade, Bosch built its dominance in the European ebike market betting that mid-drive motors – where power flows through the chain and cranks – were the smarter choice for urban riders and mountain bikers alike. Hub motors, which spin the wheel directly from inside the rear axle, were for someone else. Today, that position just changed.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Transport

Massive floating fish farm sets new record in China

18 June 2026 @ 1:57 pm

The Xinhuan No 1 is China's largest semi-submersible offshore aquaculture projectA semi-submersible aquaculture platform that holds more than 14 million gallons (64,000 cubic meters) of water – around 20 Olympic swimming pools' worth – has begun operating in the waters off the Chinese city of Sanya, Hainan Province. It's expected to produce more than 4,000 tonnes of ocean-farmed fish in the first year.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags:

Off-grid-capable tiny house embraces small-living freedom

18 June 2026 @ 11:12 am

The Felicia, by Vagabond Haven, is a compact tiny house for two that can optionally run off-gridThe Felicia is a compact and easily towable tiny house that focuses on freedom and simplicity. The home can optionally run off-grid, making it well suited to life away from campsites and trailer parks.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Construction,

Study predicts when the last plants on Earth will die

18 June 2026 @ 8:50 am

Plant seedling growing in soilOne day, far in the future, a leaf will turn brown and crumble to dust, representing the end of all plants on Earth. Without a crystal ball, nobody knows for certain when that day will come.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Plants, Extinction,

Norway to build world's first ocean ship tunnel

18 June 2026 @ 7:24 am

Concept rendering of the tunnel mouthOne for the "why hasn't this been done before?" department: Norway has greenlit construction of the world's first ocean ship tunnel. If the final budget receives parliamentary approval, work on the Stad Ship Tunnel will begin on the country's west coast.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Ships,

Hair-loss pill passes critical test with 80% success rate

18 June 2026 @ 2:47 am

VDPHL01 could be the first approved treatment to reverse hair loss in decadesWe might be on the verge of a breakthrough treatment for pattern hair loss following clinical testing of a new oral medication called VDPHL01.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: minoxidil, Hair

Virus found hiding in gut bacteria linked to colorectal cancer

18 June 2026 @ 12:55 am

Illustration of prophage covering a bacterial cellColorectal cancer (CRC) has long been linked to a microbial imbalance in the gut, a phenomenon scientists call dysbiosis. But a new study from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital points to this dynamic being more complicated than initially thought, with not just bacteria behind it but the viruses living inside them.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions,

Patting a cat when you're stressed could be a bad idea, study reveals

17 June 2026 @ 11:49 pm

Man's hand patting a cat's headJodie Raybould & Daniel Waldeck, Coventry University/ The ConversationContinue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Pets, Cats,