DHC-515 firefighting seaplane reloads from bodies of water in 12 seconds

De Havilland Canada has introduced its latest seaplane for battling forest and wildfires, the DHC-515 Firefighter. The new plane features a number of upgrades, including the ability to take on a full load of fresh or saltwater in 12 seconds.

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mRNA vaccine boosts cancer immunotherapy in early human trial data

Preliminary data has provided promising signs for a new cancer treatment that combines immunotherapy with an mRNA vaccine. First reports from the Phase 1 human trial indicate the treatment is safe and potentially effective against solid tumors.

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First private mission to the International Space Station lifts off

History was made today when Axiom Mission 1, the first private crewed mission to the International Space Station, lifted off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 11:17 am EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Maze-like material keeps even the smallest insects from reaching crops

Instead of using insecticides, farmers will sometimes cover their plants with a mesh fabric. A new such material has now been developed, which keeps out a wider range of bugs while still allowing crops to get enough sunlight and water.

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Asynchronous Video Interview: How can candidates stand out in a virtual interview environment

Asynchronous Video Interviews (AVIs) allow candidates to stand out from the competition, increasing your likelihood to be shortlisted and hired for the role. The competition will always be tough, but…

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Wolf Tooth’s latest cycling multi-tool doubles as an axle lever

You might think that cycling multi-tools have already been designed to fit into every bike component imaginable, but such is not the case. Wolf Tooth's Axle Handle Multi-Tool takes things further, by doubling as a rear wheel axle lever.

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