OmniStar L80 LED projector aims to outshine the competition

Following the crowdfunding success of it A6 triple-laser 4K projector last year, Casiris Tech has returned to Kickstarter with a Full HD model called the OmniStar L80 that's promised brighter than other LED models on the market.

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Climate change may have led to ‘Mad Max’-style scenes in ancient Andes

As temperatures climb, so does violence. At least that's the conclusion reached by researchers looking at how ancient cultures in the south central Andes responded to climate change about 1,000 years ago. It may be an important cautionary tale.

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Big Sky camera system offers 40x resolution increase over 4K cameras

Sphere Studios has been set up to develop immersive content for a new dome-shaped entertainment venue due to open in Las Vegas later this year, and the technologies to produce it. An ultra-high-res camera called the Big Sky is its first innovation.

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Glass-bottomed pool connects curvy condominium at height of 12 stories

Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a luxury condominium for Miami, Florida. The curving building will be split into two and connected by a glass-bottomed swimming pool on the roof, allowing those with a head for heights to swim from one to the other.

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‘Smart drugs’ are not so smart when used by people without ADHD

A new study may have bad news for people who take so-called ‘smart drugs’, usually prescribed to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), thinking they will increase workplace or academic productivity.

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The reason peanuts ‘dance’ in beer (we know you want to know)

Ever dropped a peanut in a glass of beer? If not, researchers say you're missing out, as it triggers an unusual interaction that temporarily defies the principle of buoyancy. We believe the hypothesis was rigorously tested with repeat experiments.

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Salt-loaded hydrogel pulls water from the air, even in desert conditions

Researchers have created a superabsorbent hydrogel that can pull moisture from the air, even in desert conditions. The new material opens the door to creating an effective, sustainable method of addressing the important issue of water scarcity.

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Whisper Aero claims radical advance in quiet, efficient electric jets

Whisper Aero says its electric aircraft propulsion systems are "20% more efficient and 100x quieter than anything else on the market." They're designed for drones, planes and possibly eVTOLs, and there's also a funky-looking concept plane.

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