RAF makes world’s first flight using pure synthetic fuel

Synthetic fuels are not new, nor is their use in aircraft, but the normal practice is to blend them with fossil fuels. The Royal Air Force has now set a new record by completing the first ever aircraft flight powered entirely by synthetic fuel.

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Discovery of new compounds solves mystery of cannabis’ pungent smell

A study is offering one of the most comprehensive investigations ever conducted into the origins of cannabis' unique “skunk-like” smell, discovering an entirely new family of sulfur compounds that are chemically similar to compounds found in garlic.

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2021 James Dyson awardees take aim at plastics, glaucoma and stab wounds

A wearable sensor for eye pressure sensing, a plastic scanner and new treatment solution for stab wounds have triumphed as global winners of the 2021 James Dyson Award, impressing judges as clever concepts designed to solve real-world problems.

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Review: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe brings battery benefits off-road

When Jeep announced an electric Wrangler, and the 4xe brand, heads turned. The benefits of electric motors off the pavement are easily understood by off-road enthusiasts, but are they apparent when combined with the legendary Jeep Wrangler?

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New mRNA anti-tick vaccine may protect from more than just Lyme disease

A new study is reporting the development of a novel mRNA-based vaccine designed to help resist tick bites. Preclinical tests in guinea pigs indicate the vaccine aids the immune system in recognizing tick bites before they can transmit any disease.

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Drone-mounted electronic nose used to assess wastewater plant odor

Wastewater treatment plants generally aren't known for their nice smell, and they have to be monitored in order to ensure that they're not becoming too stinky. An experimental new system uses an "e-nose" and a drone to do the job better.

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Webcam system detects jaundice in babies, and begins treatment

Jaundice affects about 60 percent of newborn babies, and can sometimes lead to hearing loss or brain damage. It's therefore important to detect and treat the condition as soon as possible, which is just what a new camera-based system is made to do.

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