James Webb Space Telescope completes its final testing phase

It looks like the James Webb Space Telescope might actually launch in October, for real this time. The perennially delayed instrument has completed its final tests and is now being prepped for shipment to the launch facility.

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Hobby Maxia camping trailer feels almost too stylish and classy to tow

Following the recent premiere of its entry-level Beachy, Hobby has tapped into Scandinavian sensibilities once again for its flagship Maxia. With a "hygge"-driven interior, the caravan has the atmosphere of a freshly built downtown apartment.

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Sunflower pollen may find use in a better, stronger 3D-bioprinting ink

When it comes to the 3D bioprinting of replacement body parts or other implanted items, the material that's used needs to be strong yet flexible, and also biocompatible. According to new research, sunflower pollen may be the way to go.

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Self-powered Trailerduck takes the weight off of bicycle deliveries

Cargo bicycles may indeed be a green option for making urban deliveries, but they can only carry moderately sized loads. The Trailerduck lets bikes haul much more cargo, by matching its power and steering to that of the bike that's towing it.

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“Farmscraper” combines office skyscraper with hydroponic farm

Greenery covered skyscrapers have become commonplace in recent years, but what if they could also be used to grow food? Such is the thinking behind the "Farmscraper" by Carlo Ratti Associati, which the firm says could feed up to 40,000 people a year.

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Wearable device detects a wider-than-ever range of airborne toxins

While wearable sensors can detect airborne toxins in the user's environment, any one device can usually only identify a few such substances. A potentially much more useful new sensor, however, can reportedly detect over 100 at once.

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Opel drives between motorscooter and small car with Rocks-e urban microEV

Opel has launched what it's calling a Sustainable Urban Mobility vehicle that's designed to sit somewhere between an electric scoot and a small passenger car. The Rocks-e has a top speed of just 45 km/h, and a per-charge electric range of 75 km.

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Sir David Adjaye to transform Ghana’s healthcare with 101 new hospitals

Ghanian/British architect Sir David Adjaye has produced some large projects but his firm's latest work is on another scale entirely. It will involve transforming Ghana's healthcare facilities by creating 101 new hospitals in the country.

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Yamaha’s flagship wireless headphones boast 3D audio, headtracking and ANC

Yamaha is looking to invade Apple AirPods Max territory with a new pair of flagship wireless headphones called the YH-L700A that headline with spatial audio and head-tracking, active noise cancellation, and a 34-hour battery life.

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Lung fibrosis reversed in mice using existing FDA-approved drug

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung condition involving excessive scarring that affects patients’ breathing, and currently can’t be cured. But now, scientists have found a way to reverse the condition in mice, using a drug already available for other uses.

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