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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Japanese scientists produce first 3D-bioprinted, marbled Wagyu beef

The world of lab-grown meats is fast filling with all kinds of tasty bites, from burgers, to chicken breasts, to a series of increasingly complex cuts of steak. Now, Japan's famous Wagyu beef joins the list.

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Remarkable density of new lithium battery promises massive range for EVs

A team in Germany has just taken an important step forward in energy storage research, demonstrating a lithium-metal battery with a remarkable energy density of 560 Wh/kg and an ability to retain its performance across hundreds of cycles.

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“Game-changing” antibody cocktail prevents COVID-19 in the chronically ill

A new monoclonal antibody treatment has been found to protect chronically ill adults from developing COVID-19. The Phase 3 trial results suggest the novel antibody cocktail, delivered by intramuscular injection, could offer up to 12 months protection.

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Italian-designed Wingamm micro RV could be America’s favorite camper

After peering longingly across the Atlantic for decades, the US is finally getting some of Europe's innovative small motorhomes. Wingamm is bringing over its Oasi series that's not quite a camper van, not quite a Class C motorhome, but a "micro RV."

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Pictorial: 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

In addition to crowning a new Best of Show at the world’s most important Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach, two of the last three Peninsula Classics Best of the Best winners were there, plus 38 former Pebble Beach winning cars.

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MQ-25 Stingray drone refuels E-2D command and control aircraft in mid-air

Boeing's MQ-25 T1 Stingray jet-propelled air tanker drone has refueled a US Navy E-2D Hawkeye command and control aircraft in mid-air, providing data that will be used to upgrade digital models of the MQ-25 and help improve the first production models.

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