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Novel Alzheimer's treatment clears brain plaques with light and oxygen
April 13, 2021
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have come up with novel approach to tackling brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's, clearing them through the use of injectable, oxygenated atoms that are activated by infrared light.
Hyundai specs its otherworldly Staria van and previews camper car
April 13, 2021
Hyundai brought some rare excitement and buzz to the minivan segment last month when it previewed the all-new Staria. Now it follows up by filling in all the details about its latest MPV and previewing a camper van version.
Study links poor diet to pro-inflammatory gut bacteria
April 13, 2021
New research is offering insights into the relationship between diet, gut bacteria, and intestinal inflammation. The study found consistent associations between pro-inflammatory bacterial species and diets high in fast food, sugar and animal products.
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Godzilla rises again as Nissan unwraps new GT-R NISMO
April 14, 2021Nissan has unveiled a new iteration of the GT-R NISMO supercar, the flagship sports car in the automaker's lineup. The special edition version of the GT-R will launch in Japan in October – although a toy version will be available sooner. -
Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 vs. Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra
April 14, 2021Samsung has already unveiled its flagship and mid-range phones for 2021. But just how much of a difference is between them? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 versus the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. -
Ambitious renovation turns dated hotel into modern green-hilled oasis
April 14, 2021Hired to breathe new life into a drab 1970s hotel, Sou Fujimoto Architects decided on an out-of-the-box approach that involved renovating the aging space, while also adding an eye-catching new building that takes the form of a grass-covered hill. -
Mazda debuts all-electric MX-30 compact SUV, and rotary plug-in hybrid
April 14, 2021Mazda has announced the all-new MX-30, the firm's first battery electric vehicle to the US market. Aimed at the California market, it's a compact SUV-styled car that will also herald the return of the Mazda rotary engine for a plug-in hybrid version. -
Xperia 1 III leads the charge for Sony's new camera-focused phones
April 14, 2021Sony has three new phones to show off: the flagship Xperia 1 III, the more compact Xperia 5 III, and the more affordable Xperia 10 III. As is traditional for Sony handsets, the devices are particularly appealing in the camera and display departments. -
Canon puts professionals in focus with EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera
April 14, 2021Canon broke into the full-frame mirrorless camera space in 2018 with the launch of the EOS R system. A compact RP joined the lineup the following year, and prosumers got two models in 2020. Now a new flavor aimed at professionals is on the way. -
The highly-rated VANKYO MatrixPad Z10 10" Tablet is now on sale
April 14, 2021If you're in the market for a new tablet for everyday use, the VANKYO MatrixPad Z10: 10" 3GB+32GB Tablet is an excellent contender. It sports a 10.1" IPS display, with a resolution of 1920x1200, and best yet, it's now price-dropped at 21% off. -
Submersible snake-inspired robot can inspect ships and infrastructure
April 13, 2021Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have spent a number of years developing modular snake-like robots for all kinds of purposes, and the latest adaptation sees its serpent-inspired tech headed underwater. -
Quantum bits recruited to detect dark matter turning into light
April 13, 2021Dark matter makes up the majority of matter in the universe, but it’s strangely shy about making its presence known. Now physicists have designed a new test to search for signs of two candidate particles, using the quirky world of quantum technology. -
New Stanford “Zoom Fatigue” study finds women affected more than men
April 13, 2021Stanford University scientists have conducted the first large survey into the modern phenomenon of "Zoom Fatigue." They found women suffer from greater exhaustion following videoconferencing compared to men, and the researchers think they know why. -
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy to launch NASA's ice-hunting mission to the Moon
April 13, 2021A NASA next-generation rover designed to sniff out water and ice at the lunar south pole has just been assigned a ride, with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy given the job of launching it along with a medium-capacity lander to the Moon in 2023. -
Black phosphorus coating kills superbugs then self-destructs
April 13, 2021New weapons against so-called “superbugs” are desperately needed. A new black phosphorus coating quickly kills bacteria and fungi, then dissolves within 24 hours – and best of all, bacteria can’t evolve resistance against this mode of attack.