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5-minute cold brew machine grinds and steeps on your tumbler
23 January 2026 @ 1:03 am
Ecoldbrew, engineered by a team of designers with experience working for brands like Xiaomi, Philips, De’Longhi and Ningbo Borine, is a portable compact coffee machine that fits 40-oz Stanley tumblers or its own custom container. It can whip up a cup of fresh cold brew coffee on the go without the need for overnight steeping or pre-ground beans.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, Remarkable sodium-ion battery has a heart of 'wood'
22 January 2026 @ 8:02 pm
A team at Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) has developed a new type of sodium-ion battery that uses lignin as a key electrode material.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags: Fraunhofer, Sodium battery, Heartburn meds might not cause cancer after all
22 January 2026 @ 5:57 pm
While heartburn medication can be a lifesaver for those suffering from gastric reflux, several studies over the years have indicated that the drugs could increase stomach cancer risks more than threefold. A new meta analysis says that's likely not the case.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body and MindTags: Gastric cancePocket driver with built-in bits ready to give your EDC a tune-up
22 January 2026 @ 4:03 pm
The CRKT ToGo Driver, designed by John Wu, is a pocket-sized multi-tool that blends sleek design with practical utility, offering everyday carry enthusiasts a compact solution for quick fixes and precision work.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags: crkt, Driver, EDC, 'True 4K' laser projector lights up smaller home theater spaces
22 January 2026 @ 1:53 pm
BenQ has heard the anguished cries of movie enthusiasts who don't have the luxury of large rooms for a home cinema setup. The W5850 4K projector sports a shorter-throw lens for big-screen visuals in smaller spaces.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Undersea earthquakes are supercharging the Southern Ocean
22 January 2026 @ 11:27 am
Each year, vast blooms of phytoplankton spread across the Southern Ocean, drawing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and fueling Antarctica’s marine food web. For decades, scientists have attributed these pulses of life to familiar forces – sunlight, winds, and ocean circulation. But new research suggests another, far less visible driver may be at work: earthquakes beneath the seafloor, whose activity may be influencing ocean surface conditions.Continue ReadingCategory: Stealthy EDC pry bar packs more tools than meet the eye
22 January 2026 @ 9:06 am
You're looking at what seems to be a neat little pry bar – but it surprisingly fits several more handy tools into its compact titanium build. The K-01 from EDC brand Lair features said pry bar, a bottle opener, a folding knife, a ruler, and an adjustable wrench. It can also work as a screwdriver, and hang off a backpack strap, belt loop, or lanyard.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives Super-agers aren’t just growing old well – they’re doing it differently
22 January 2026 @ 12:03 am
Using the largest sample of super-agers to date, scientists have found convincing evidence that supports what many of us have suspected: Longevity isn’t just about healthy lifestyle choices, but also a good draw in the genetic lottery.Continue ReadingCategory: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Age-RelatedSplit-shell caravan concept maps the future of pop-up camping
21 January 2026 @ 10:04 pm
Never one to shy away from exploring potential avenues for the future of RVing, Dethleffs has hit this year's CMT show with a new camper concept. The C.Fold concept caravan was developed specifically for the latest vehicles, particularly electric cars and smaller autos. It tucks down low during driving before lifting at camp with the push of a button to essentially double its interior volume.Continue ReadingCategory: Camping Trailers, AdForestry-waste pine bark could be used to pull antibiotics out of wastewater
21 January 2026 @ 8:00 pm
It's a sad fact that antibiotics are constantly entering the environment through the wastewater stream, boosting the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. There could soon be a cheap new way of removing those antibiotics from the water, however, using plentiful pine bark.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Anti