Superpredator Spinosaurus revealed as first known swimming dinosaur

The first fossil of a Spinosaurus tail has been discovered, revealing large spines that indicate a paddle shape like a crocodile’s tail. That means this gigantic predator was a proficient swimmer, making it the first aquatic dinosaur.

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Sena updates its motorcycle Bluetooth comms with new 50S and 50R

Sena has further extended the capabilities of its popular motorcycle Bluetooth headsets with a pair of new 50-series helmet comms devices offering mesh networking, fast charging, automatic updates and louder, bassier speakers than the 30K.

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Study finds microplastics can impair hermit crabs’ shell selection

A new study out of the UK has revealed what plastic pollution might mean for hermit crabs, with an environment rich in microplastics seeming to affect their cognitive performance when selecting a home.

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All-British mini-campervan hits the road like a London flat on wheels

The Vauxhall Vivaro is not a regular of camper van conversion, but Wellhouse Leisure builds on its British roots to create an all-British mini-motorhome. The Blighty camper van includes a pop-top layout and available body kit for sports car flair.

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Cyberpunk-inspired pocket knife cuts a very futuristic figure

From the self-proclaimed "most advanced Cyber Product Startup in the world" comes a sci-fi-inspired pocket knife that invites backers to “be ahead of time.” It's a slick-looking implement, with a neat one-handed opening mechanism to match.

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New CHAdeMO 3.0 standard supports EV charging over a massive 500 kW

One of the world's major EV charging standards has released its 3.0 specification, harmonizing with China's GB/T plug and using liquid-cooling to deliver monster charging rates more than double what Tesla's V3 Supercharger is currently doing.

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Bulky molecule makes more stable perovskite solar cells

Perovskite makes for efficient solar cells, but it’s a bit too fragile. Now, a team has found that adding one bulky molecule can stabilize the material, making it stackable in layers and opening up its usefulness in solar cells and other electronics.

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“Backpacks” for key immune cells hold them in a cancer-killing state

Scientists at Harvard have come up with a new way to supercharge immune cells that are one of our key defenses against cancerous cells, equipping them with a type of “backpack” that slows tumor growth in mice with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

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New molecular insights into how gut bacteria influences memory

New research from an international team of scientists has tracked a compelling series of connections between the gut microbiome and memory, illustrating how genetics can influence memory via bacterial metabolites produced in the gut.

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Portable fridge/freezer and cooler combine to create the iCooler

Two of the biggest trends of modern portable cooling come together in the iCooler, a new portable chiller that's both a rugged cooler and portable fridge/freezer. Plugged in or unplugged completely, your food stays cold and fresh.

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