Buddhist monk microbiome study reveals impact of meditation on gut bacteria

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have trekked to remote Tibetan Buddhist temples to study the gut microbiomes of meditating monks. The findings suggest the long-term practice of deep meditation could positively impact gut bacteria composition.

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Bioengineered “superplant” could soon be purifying the air in your home

We've all heard how it's a good idea to have plants in your home, as they purify the air. Well, the bioengineered Neo P1 is said to excel in that department, as it's reportedly equivalent to up to 30 regular houseplants in terms of air purification.

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OneButtonPIN app buzzes fingers to help blind users unlock their phone

Entering passcodes on smartphones can be difficult for the blind, as they can't see the screen, nor can they tell if someone else is peeking at it. The OneButtonPIN app is designed to help, by utilizing vibrations instead of visuals.

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Jackery’s inflatable LightTent-AIR features its own solar power system

There are currently quite a few stand-alone solar power systems designed for use by campers. US portable energy company Jackery has taken a more consolidated approach, however, as its LightTent-AIR tent comes with such a system already built in.

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EarthCruiser takes next step with all-electric overland pickup camper

EarthCruiser has been readying itself for the upcoming EV takeover and is now offering customers the chance to get in on the ground floor of the electric overlanding age. Its slide-in electric pickup camper is officially available for preorder.

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IXPN: Starlink starts local routing of internet traffic in Nigeria

Starlink, the internet service unit of SpaceX owned by U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, has started the local routing of its traffic in Nigeria, ahead of commercial launch of its broadband internet delivered via satellites. Technology Times checks show that Starlink has plugged into the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), a facility set up by […]

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Canada’s Largest Liquor Retailers Lose Credit Card Information to Hackers

Kamso Oguejiofor-Abugu Published on: January 18, 2023 The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) issued a statement on Jan. 12 regarding a cybersecurity incident it experienced. According to the notice,…

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Incat Tasmania to build world’s largest electric passenger ferry

Tasmanian builder of high-speed catamaran ferries Incat has announced that it's aiming to deliver the world's largest battery electric passenger ferry to Argentina-based operator Buquebus by 2025.

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