Concerns over kids’ screen-time a modern-day “moral panic”, says study

New research suggests smartphones, screen-time, and social media have not negatively affected kids’ social skills, and modern concerns over the impact of screen-time recalls past “moral panics” over the effect of new technology on children.

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Outclass Suzuki off-road micro-camper van explores small spaces

Ever wonder what a Sprinter 4x4 off-road camper van would look like if you shrunk it? It'd look something like this Suzuki Every from Outclass Cars, one of the smallest, most efficiently packaged micro-campers you'll see this year (or any year).

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Most advanced F-15 variant takes to the air for the first time

The most advanced version of the F-15 multi-role jet fighter has made its maiden flight. The F-15QA being developed for the Qatar Emiri Air Force took off from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis on April 13 for a 90-minute flight.

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Tarantula venom finds use in non-opioid pain relief drug

Opioid pain relievers not only produce potential side effects such as nausea and constipation, but they can also be highly addictive. Australian scientists have therefore created what could be a better medication, that is made using tarantula venom.

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Ultralight Nitecore carbon fiber charger keeps trail runners charged

Known for small, powerful lighting solutions, Nitecore turns attention to a different breed of ultralight gadget. The small, lightweight NB10000 carbon fiber charger keeps iPhones powered through 100-mile ultramarathons.

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Quick-release bike tech keeps thieves from stealing saddles

Even when a thief can't steal a complete bike, they'll still pilfer parts off of it – and that includes the saddle. That's where the Quick Release Seatpost comes in, as it allows riders to quickly remove and replace the saddle themselves.

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Unsold, expired bread used to make gut-boosting probiotic beverage

It was just a couple of years ago that we heard how scientists had used soybean waste to produce a healthy (and supposedly tasty) probiotic drink. Now, they've done the same thing with expired bread that would otherwise be discarded.

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The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro want to be the ultimate in smartphones

OnePlus has unveiled its first flagship phones of 2020, and it's fair to say that other handset makers are going to have to work hard to outdo the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro over the course of the year.

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NASA funds concept for gigantic radio telescope on far side of Moon

NASA is exploring the potential of building an enormous radio telescope on the far side of the Moon in a huge impact crater. The telescope’s reflector would be comprised of a 1-km diameter wire mesh, pulled into place by wall-climbing robots.

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MVRDV’s mirrored art depot is topped by a public garden

Work is nearing completion on a new art depot by MVRDV that offers insight into the world of art preservation and restoration. Named Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the project features an eye-catching mirrored facade and is topped by a public garden.

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