Teflon-like desalination membrane purifies water fast and friction-free

A new type of desalination membrane uses a series of nanoscale tubes lined with a Teflon-inspired material that repels salts while allowing water to flow through with little friction. The team says it's fast, and requires little pressure and energy.

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Weight training burns fat as well as aerobic exercise, on the right diet

A team at Australia's Edith Cowan University have shown that when combined with the right diet, resistance training such as body-weight exercises or lifting dumbbells, can have similar effects to aerobic exercise when it comes to burning fat.

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New target to treat age-related hearing loss raised by large gene study

A newly published meta-analysis has uncovered 10 new genetic variants that contribute to age-related hearing loss. The findings indicate a part of the ear known as the stria vascularis may play a part in hearing impairment.

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Antibiotic overuse linked to immune defects and bowel disease

New studies have highlighted the importance of judicious antibiotic use, one found antibiotics can increase a person’s risk of fungal infections, while another suggests antibiotic use in old age is linked to higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease.

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Loki goes huge and weird with triple-axle adventure camper bus

Loki blazes a new trail with its latest camper, taking a high-priced, 45-foot motor coach and outfitting it into something of an adventure hostel on wheels. The Coach XL motorhome supports eight in searching out new experiences around the globe.

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Foldylock Forever lays claim to “world’s strongest folding lock” title

Back in 2014, Seatylock turned a few heads with a folding bike lock that was built into the underside of a saddle. The company's new Foldylock Forever is not seat-integrated, but it is claimed to be the strongest folding lock in the world.

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Smart artery stent wirelessly transmits blood flow data

Stents can make a life-saving difference for people with vascular problems, as they open up narrowing blood vessels. An experimental new one goes a step further, by actually transmitting blood flow data to an external computer or mobile device.

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Eco-friendlier cement made from sludge and urine

The production of traditional Portland cement is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, as the ingredients have to be heated to very high temperatures. Such is not the case with a new biocement, however, which also incorporates waste materials.

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Astell&Kern powers up for Kann Max quad-DAC digital audio player

It's been a busy week for high-end portable audio brand Astell&Kern, with the launch of the fourth member of its Kann performance line of digital audio players plus a new pair of in-ear monitors in collaboration with Campfire Audio.

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