Fruit flies found to move their retinas, instead of moving their eyes

Fruit flies differ from us in many ways, including the fact that they can't move their eyes relative to the rest of their head. That's not a problem, however, as new research shows that they move their retinas within their unmoving eyes instead.

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Flower-like pacemaker uses light for pain-free defibrillation

Ordinarily, pacemakers correct irregular heartbeats by delivering an electric shock to the entire heart – which can be painful. An experimental new one takes a different approach, and it does so by encompassing the heart with light-emitting "petals."

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3D-printed concrete “Innoreefs” could help restore real coral reefs

Even if environmental factors such as ocean acidification can be addressed, our decimated coral reefs will still need some help growing back. That's where a "Lego-like" system known as 3D Innoreef is designed to come in.

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Edelweiss increases floorspace with stacked approach to small living

Some tiny houses increase living space by going extra wide, others expand in size. However, the Edelweiss, by Romania's Cabini, goes in another direction with a dwelling that stacks one tiny house on top of another.

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Two-step folding ebike powers through 150 miles of easy riding

Zectron Bikes has launched a funky looking urban ebike that can be had with dual batteries for up to 150 miles of pedal-assist riding, or around half that range on throttle only, and folds down for between-ride transport in two quick steps.

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Dutch Police Arrest Man for Hacking into Medical Center and Stealing Documents

Colin Thierry Published on: October 28, 2022 The National Police in the Netherlands arrested a 19-year-old man from ‘Krimpenaan den Ijssel’ for allegedly breaching a healthcare provider’s software system and…

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