Yamaha’s beefed-up unmanned helicopter can carry up to 50 kg

Yamaha has introduced an upgraded version of its Fazer R G2 unmanned helicopter, or drone, equipping it with more thrust and greater payload capacity to make it more suitable for carrying out aerial deliveries.

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Corsair’s flexible gaming monitor can be bent into shape during play

Joining the flexible OLED display party is hardware company Corsair, which has introduced a versatile new gaming monitor that users can use flat or manually bend into a curve for a more immersive experience, even during play.

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Clinical trial will have patients grow multiple mini-livers internally

A new experimental treatment could help treat end-stage liver disease – by growing tiny new livers elsewhere in the patient’s bodies. The technique, pioneered by cell therapy company LyGenesis, is due to begin human clinical trials within weeks.

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Greenland ice melt has already locked in 10 inches of sea level rise

Glaciologists studying the seasonal growth and loss of the Greenland Ice Sheet have concluded that even if we stopped burning fossil fuels today, it would shed enough mass to cause global sea levels to rise by almost a foot, at a minimum.

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The key to anti-aging drugs could be taking them briefly while young

What if anti-aging drugs are most effective when taken for a short period of time when we are young? A new study speculates brief drug treatments in early adulthood could be the most effective way to extend our overall lifespan.

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Hymer reinvents RV life by bringing disruptive Vision camper to market

Hymer has actually gone and done exactly what auto lovers always want but rarely get — brought its wild, innovative concept to market, without even watering it down. The revolutionary VisionVenture B+ camper van concept it premiered at the 2019 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon becomes reality at this year's Caravan Salon. Now called the Venture S, the all-wheel-drive Mercedes Sprinter off-grid RV keeps the concept van’s look and style intact while bringing to market cutting-edge features like the rear yacht deck, interior staircase, transforming two-in-one bathroom, and inflatable pop-up second story.

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AI-enabled fish gate filters invasive salmon out of Norwegian waterways

After being introduced to Russia's White Sea, non-native Pacific salmon have since spread along Norway's coastline and into its rivers. In an effort to control their numbers, an AI-enabled fish-identifying gate has been placed on a Norwegian river.

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Experimental system uses footsteps to power pneumatic prostheses

Although advances are occurring in the field of powered prosthetics, the devices still require heavy batteries. Scientists at Rice University are trying to change that, by creating a pneumatic "extra limb" that's powered by the wearer's footsteps.

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Micro-AUV tech designed to keep secret underwater missions under wraps

While AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles) are often used for scientific studies, they're sometimes also utilized in more secretive applications, such as surveillance. A new system helps hide their location, by having them deploy a micro-AUV.

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Boss gets in the practice zone with portable Cube amps for guitar and bass

Last year, Roland rebranded its capable long-running combo amp for street musicians with the Boss logo. Now the companies continues the Boss Cube line with a pair of practice amps – one for guitarists and the other for bass players.

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