“Self-densified” wood could give metal a run for its money

While sustainably-grown wood can be an eco-friendly building material, its relatively low tensile strength limits its potential applications. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new self-densifying technique for creating super-strong wood.

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Nimble, modular mid-motor cargo bike edges closer to 500-lb payload

Tern introduced a compact Bosch-powered cargo bike back in 2017 that could haul gear or kids where its larger models couldn't. The company improved the formula in 2020, and has now pretty much redesigned everything for the third-generation GSD family.

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Next-gen weight-loss drugs will be here within 12 months

It was only a matter of time until the GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were superseded, and now it looks like we'll have the next generation of these breakthrough weight loss and diabetes medicines on shelves by early next year.

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RV capsule splices VW camper van & caravan into new breed of ‘van life

Bivoak brings together the advantages of camper van and trailer into an RV it calls the Bivan. The 4-sleeper caravan has a layout and features derived from classic VW pop-tops and offers a new style of 'van life for a new breed of roadway voyager.

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Initial drugs don’t work for 48% of depressed people

A new study has found that antidepressant resistance is more common than was thought: 48% of people have tried at least two medications without effect, while 37% have tried four or more. It suggests a need to rethink current treatment approaches.

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ABB developing highly maneuverable, highly efficient marine propeller

Swiss marine giant ABB has spent more than a decade developing a radically different Voith-Schneider take on a marine propeller. The Dynafin system promises up to 85% efficiency, while giving a vessel super-precise maneuvering capabilities.

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