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26 May 2026 @ 5:49 am
Never considering myself much of a writer in my youth, I entered the Young Queensland Writers’ Award in Australia with a throwaway short story I’d whipped up on a whim one weekend in my early twenties.Continue ReadingCategory: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: SporEarliest signs of dementia may be in our blood long before diagnosis
26 May 2026 @ 2:47 am
Ashleigh Barrett-Young, University of Otago/ The ConversationContinue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Alzheimer's disease, Biomarkers, Blood, Humanoids are heading to school as China readies them for real life
26 May 2026 @ 1:52 am
The first humanoid "training school" for robots of all shapes and sizes will open its doors in July, bringing together more than 100 different models made by a host of companies. As well as mastering real-world skills, the humanoids will provide unique data that'll be used to advance the bots that follow in their footsteps.Continue ReadingCategory: AI and Humanoids, This plant could be the smartest carnivore on the planet
26 May 2026 @ 1:10 am
There are more than 800 known species of carnivorous plants. Despite their diverse designs, they all have one thing in common: they are built to trap and kill prey for survival.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Watch: Disabled parrot takes up jousting to stay king of the keas
25 May 2026 @ 10:52 pm
A disabled kea – a native New Zealand parrot – has invented a bizarre jousting technique that helped turn him into the undefeated alpha male of his group. While parrots are known for their smarts, this particular level of inventiveness to hold his place among peers shows real ingenuity and resourcefulness.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: New Zealand, Mag-locking carabiner keychains boast three levels of security
25 May 2026 @ 8:30 pm
Titaner is a company that has been producing titanium everyday carry (EDC) gear for more than 20 years. Its products typically focus on compact form, durability, and smart mechanical design. Its latest offering is called the Titaner Matrix. Currently available on Kickstarter, it’s a series of titanium carabiner keychains built around a unique multi-level locking system.Continue ReadingCategory: Penguin-inspired material can switch between heating and cooling modes
25 May 2026 @ 6:48 pm
You know that frustration after you gear up for a snowy day, only to have to take it all off in a heated office? Well, penguins don't. Come sweltering heat or frigid cold, they just chill. Inspired by these clumsy masters of thermal management, scientists have created a material that can passively switch between heating and cooling modes.Continue ReadingCategory: MaterialsEarth’s outer core reversed direction in 2010 and scientists may finally know why
25 May 2026 @ 4:25 pm
Deep beneath the Pacific near the equator, Earth’s outer core now flows east instead of west. Dynamics deeper within our planet’s core may help explain the change and what to expect in the near future.Continue ReadingCategory: Physics, ScienceTags: Earth core, Magnetic field, Spin this dial to scroll through your ebooks
25 May 2026 @ 3:30 pm
I've always felt like the Kindle could do with a better way to flip ebook pages. DuRoBo might have solved exactly that problem, with a little dial on the side of its compact E Ink device.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Single-level tiny house makes long-term small living comfortable
25 May 2026 @ 1:54 pm
Clever space-saving layouts are all well and good, but not everyone wants to climb ladders and crawl into loft bedrooms every night. The Surya tiny house avoids this and instead opts for a spacious single-floor interior that's well-suited to comfortable long-term living.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: