Science and Technology

Higher CO2 levels mean viruses live longer, infect more

Carbon dioxide is key to how long airborne viruses hang around in the air and, therefore, their likelihood of spreading. Opening a window may be a more scientific way to avoid the spread of respiratory viruses than first anticipated.

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iKamper Skycamp expandable rooftop tent goes inflatable glamping

IKamper has built out its innovative Skycamp rooftop tent line over the years with models and regular improvements. It's now spinning off the Skycamp DLX sub-line to add integrated creature comforts like LED lighting and inflatable mattresses.

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Nitecore’s ultra-slim, 3,000-lumen pocket torch flattens EDC

Last year, Nitecore put a new emphasis on "flat light" with its EDC27. After a little electronics tinkering, it's bested itself with the EDC25, a slightly lighter flashlight that fires out 3,000 lumens with more throw, intensity and overall runtime.

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Soybean waste used to grow good “green” food for farmed fish

Fish farming may be getting much more eco-friendly, courtesy of soybean processing wastewater. Microbes in the liquid have been used to produce proteins that could replace the fishmeal which is currently fed to farmed fish.

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General-purpose humanoid is faster on the uptake, works for longer

The rapid progress of humanoid robot development is nothing short of astounding. Less than 12 months after introducing its 6th-gen general-purpose humanoid, Canada's Sanctuary AI has pulled back the curtains on the next iteration of Phoenix.

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Video: Pint-sized Pingora turns tiny house design on its head

The Pingora tiny house features a compact interior with an "upside-down" layout that positions the bedroom downstairs and the living room upstairs. It also has a relatively affordable price tag of $89,200.

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World’s slipperiest car brings land speed record aero to the big stage

One of the most stunning concept cars the world has ever seen was shown for the first time at Auto Shanghai this week. The MG EXE181 concept electric hypercar boasts one of the best drag coefficients ever seen in any registerable, road-going vehicle.

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Nearby asteroid’s birthplace traced to specific crater on the Moon

Many asteroids can be traced back to their parent body – the planet or moon they broke off from. But for the first time, scientists now claim to have traced the origins of an asteroid back to the specific crater it was birthed from.

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Cow’s milk particles unlock one of medicine’s most challenging puzzles

Cow’s milk contains nanoparticles that can be used to deliver RNA therapy orally, say researchers. With such drugs currently only administrable by injection, the discovery opens the door to cheaper, more accessible treatments for a range of diseases.

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