China 5G connection growth continues
China’s three major mobile operators added 28.4 million 5G package subscribers in January taking their combined total to 757.9 million, almost half of the nation’s total mobile users. Total mobile…
Las conexiones 5G en China siguen creciendo
Las tres principales operadoras de telefonía móvil de China sumaron en enero 28,4 millones de abonados a paquetes 5G, lo que sitúa el total en 757,9 millones, casi la mitad…
First-ever recording of dying human brain reveals dreaming-like activity
The phrase “my whole life flashed before my eyes” may have some truth to it. Scientists have recorded the activity of a dying human brain for the first time ever, revealing brain wave patterns related to processes like dreaming and memory recall. Source of Article
Extreme E race series makes a surprise tilt towards hydrogen
The Extreme E electric off-road race series is either going to expand to include an Extreme H hydrogen-powered zero-emissions race series, or flat-out switch to hydrogen-only from 2024. It's quite an announcement from a one-year-old championship. Source of Article
Basal meltwater is thawing the Greenland Ice Sheet from the bottom up
Meltwater is falling to the base of the Greenland Ice Sheet with such force, the power produced is comparable to that generated by the world's largest hydroelectric power station, creating a melting effect at the bottom that is "completely unprecedented." Source of Article
14 ebike manufacturers take on Valeo’s impressive auto-shift drive unit
The first bikes using Valeo's smart ebike system will roll off production lines within months. Fourteen manufacturers have signed on to begin using this high-torque integrated powertrain, with its built-in 7-speed automatic transmission and belt drive. Source of Article
Nissan pops the top on adaptable city-to-seaside camper van
From Japan to Europe, Nissan has been playing around with camper van concepts for a few years. Now it's getting more serious, working with Dethleffs on a small, configurable camper van made to bridge the gap between city commuting and road trips. Source of Article
The pros get weird in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards finalists
The professional finalists and shortlisted shots in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards offer a glimpse at the current state of contemporary photography. Top picks focus on surreal pandemic images, compelling drone shots and one curious urban fox. Source of Article
Sound waves convert stem cells into bone in regenerative breakthrough
Regrowing or replacing bone lost to disease is tricky and often painful. In a new study Australian researchers have found a relatively simple way to induce stem cells to turn into bone cells quickly and efficiently, using high-frequency sound waves. Source of Article
Can birch trees be used to soak up microplastics from polluted soil?
Scientists in Germany are exploring an interesting solution to the problem of soils contaminated with microplastics, and have demonstrated how birch trees might be used to soak up the small plastic particles with their roots. Source of Article
