Inflammation mediator shows promise as new multiple sclerosis therapy

Scientists may have uncovered a new therapy for multiple sclerosis, involving an inflammation-regulating lipid. Tests in mice showed that the lipid reduced symptoms and slowed disease progression, hinting at an underlying mechanism for the condition.

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Undefined’s next-gen “silent” ion propulsion drone: still noisy

With two successful flight tests in the bag, and just under US$2 million in seed funding, Florida company Undefined Technologies has unveiled the next generation of its "silent" commercial drone, which uses ionic propulsion instead of propellers.

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope completely aligned and fully focused

Scientists working on NASA's James Webb Telescope have reached an important milestone, completely aligning the space observatory's massive mirrors, enabling it to capture in-focus images with all onboard instruments.

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Review: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz successfully carries the ute torch

Hyundai teased the Santa Cruz a few years ago as a fast-paced, good-times-ready truck. While the concept was edgy and clearly unrealistic for the real world, it set the tone for this production version, which delivers on the promise of fun and style.

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Recycled soot coating captures solar heat better than graphene

Engineers in the US and Mexico have developed a way to use soot from emissions to improve solar thermal devices. The coatings are not only cheaper to produce but more efficient than using materials like graphene, while reducing pollution.

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Autonomous race car sets new self-driving land speed record

An autonomous race team from the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has set a new land speed record for driverless cars, recording a two-way average of 192.2 mph (309.3 km/h) over a flying kilometer on a space shuttle airstrip at the Kennedy Space Center.

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