Metal mouth – Komodo dragons’ teeth found to have a sharp iron coating

As if Komodo dragons didn't seem ferocious enough already, scientists have now discovered that the reptiles tear through flesh using a coating of iron on their teeth. It is now believed that dinosaurs such as T. rex may have been similarly endowed.

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Fruit: A secret weapon against age-related depression

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a new study says upsizing to a fruit salad is even better – by drastically lowering the risk of age-related depressive symptoms. It's the latest in a growing body of evidence linking fruit and mental health.

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Massive 40-MW floating wind turbine array wins major tick of approval

Wind Catching Systems has received an important tick of approval for its enormous 40-megawatt Windcatcher offshore floating wind turbine array, as it prepares to build a full size demonstrator project off the Norwegian coast.

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Hair-loss hope: Natural sugar stimulates significant regrowth

In good news for nearly half the world's men, scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals can be harnessed as a an effective topical gel for baldness. It sets it up as an inexpensive and safer alternative to minoxidil.

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Bonded-ti ebike brings monocoque looks to fitness riding and commuting

Let's be honest … general-use ebikes are often pretty clunky, with their welded aluminum construction. The "monocoque-look" Avian definitely bucks that trend, as it sports what is claimed to be the world's lightest titanium ebike-specific frame.

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Dogs feel your stress and become more pessimistic themselves

In the world of dogs and cats, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that canines seem more optimistic and felines less so. But a dog's optimism can apparently be dampened by their human's emotional state, according to new research.

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Two-person tiny house ditches stairs for a more comfortable layout

Not everyone is cut out for climbing up a ladder to get into bed. With this in mind, Evergreen Homes Australia's Casuarina tiny house is arranged all on one level and provides a comfortable home for one or two people, plus guests.

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370-mile hydrogen-electric seaplane set to clean up island hopping

Swiss clean-energy aviation startup JEKTA has announced a partnership with fuel-cell powertrain developer ZeroAvia to extend the flight range and payload capacity of an upcoming electric amphibious passenger aircraft called the PHA-ZE 100.

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Disney brings beauty and personality into robot movements

Disney Research Hub has different priorities to other robot developers; its robots need to move effectively and efficiently – but also with a ton of style and personality. This super-cute biped, based on the BD-1 droid, is a perfect example.

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