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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Marsquakes reveal new impact crater forming and modern magma

NASA’s InSight Mars lander has made two major new discoveries. By sensing seismic activity from the Red Planet, the craft has now detected a large meteorite impact, and found evidence of magma pools and volcanic activity still occurring today.

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460-km-long river discovered snaking though base of Antarctic ice sheet

Among the many mechanisms shaping the Antarctic ice sheet are the processes playing out in its lower layers, and a newly discovered sub-glacial river suggests it may drain away faster than we thought.

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Bees rolling balls around hailed as first evidence of insect play

A new study from Queen Mary University of London has demonstrated that bumblebees can play with balls even when there’s no reward involved, constituting what is claimed to be first-of-a-kind evidence of play behavior in insects.

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Trees tell tale of extreme, unexplained astronomical radiation storms

Tree rings can preserve a snapshot of the Earth throughout the tree's life. Now Australian scientists analyzing these records have found evidence of huge radiation storms that periodically bathe the planet – and their origin remains a mystery.

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Successful trial results of drug to inhibit common-cancer-causing gene

Preliminary results from an ongoing Phase 1/2 human trial indicate a new drug dubbed OMO-103 can safely and effectively inhibit the function of a gene known to drive the growth of many common forms of cancer.

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Teardrop and tiny home collide into rustic-modern Skyview camper

Snowboard manufacturer Never Summer has introduced the stylish little Skyview camping trailer, a teardrop that doesn't quite drop or tear. The distinctively rustic midcentury modern camper works as either a summer or midwinter mobile retreat.

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Thin film boosts plant growth by converting sun’s UV rays into red light

In order to grow big and strong, plants require the red and blue light that are part of the visible "white" light produced by the sun. Scientists have now developed a plant-boosting film, that converts the sun's UV light into more red light.

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