Zero goes on the road to adventure with DSR/X electric motorcycle

Responding to numerous rider requests, Zero Motorcycles has launched a torquey electric adventure bike called the DSR/X that's designed for cruising the highway, navigating twisty mountain roads or motoring along dusty desert tracks.

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Moonshot plan looks to recreate lunar experience on Earth

Even if it eventually becomes available, a vacation to the Moon is going to be financially out of reach for many. However, a $5 billion architecture proposal aims to offer visitors a tiny taste of lunar life right here on Earth.

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Lenovo treats latest business laptop to handy secondary touchscreen

For the 2nd-gen ThinkBook Plus laptop, Lenovo added an E Ink outer display to complement the main screen. The company has also treated the latest model to an extra display, but this time the 8-inch screen is positioned to the right of the keyboard.

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Review: Cardo pushes the game forward again with new Packtalk Edge

Cardo's latest flagship Bluetooth motorcycle headset might not look like a revolutionary update from the Packtalk Black or Bold – but after a month enjoying the subtle upgrades at the heart of the new Packtalk Edge, we'd find it very hard to go back.

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Artificial embryo heart system grows blood stem cells on demand

Researchers at the University of New South Wales have demonstrated how a microfluidic device that mimics the embryonic heart can produce blood stem cell precursors, which could let blood stem cells be manufactured on demand.

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World’s first direct air electrolyzer makes hydrogen from humidity

Australian researchers have demonstrated a way to electrolyze hydrogen straight out of the air, anywhere on Earth. The Direct Air Electrolyzer absorbs and converts atmospheric moisture – even down to a "bone-dry" 4% humidity – without fresh water.

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Nemo personal submarine gets big price cut as production ramps up

The last time we looked at the U-Boat Worx Nemo submersible, production start was listed as a vague "when market demand has been met." The vessel launched last year, and U-Boat Worx is now commencing volume production and drastically cutting price.

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Neck-worn “bandage” sensors could better warn of concussions

One of the dangerous things about sports-related concussions is the fact that athletes may not realize they have one, so they don't seek medical attention. A new sensor could let them know, and it would go on their neck, not their head.

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Basking sharks found to choose mates by swimming in giant circles

Even though the basking shark is the world's second-largest fish, much of its life has eluded observation. Now, however, researchers have determined that the usually solitary animals find mates by meeting up and circling around one another.

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