Next-gen solar material excels at harvesting energy from indoor light

Perovskite solar is gaining much attention in solar cell research, but there are greener alternatives in the works. Scientists have just uncovered a new use for these materials, learning they can harvest energy from indoor lighting with high efficiency.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingNext-gen solar material excels at harvesting energy from indoor light

Experimental drug halves cholesterol levels in phase 2 clinical trials

A phase 2 clinical trial of a cholesterol-reducing drug called evinacumab has reported promising results. In patients with extremely high cholesterol, the drug was able to reduce levels by about half, compared to a placebo.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingExperimental drug halves cholesterol levels in phase 2 clinical trials

The F-22 Raptor shows off its agility in glorious 4K

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is the greatest air superiority fighter ever manufactured. Its 70,000 pounds of vectored thrust give it supernatural agility in the air, and this gorgeous 4K video will give you a great sense of how that feels.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingThe F-22 Raptor shows off its agility in glorious 4K

Study offers “indisputable” link between Alzheimer’s and gut microbiome

A new study into the gut microbiome and Alzheimer's has shown that shifts in bacterial diversity are associated with inflammation and heightened numbers of amyloid plaques in the brain, one of the hallmarks of the condition.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingStudy offers “indisputable” link between Alzheimer’s and gut microbiome

Crew-1 lifts off on historic International Space Station mission

History was made today as the US, after a nine-year hiatus, returned to regular crewed space flights from American soil to the International Space Station (ISS) with the launch of the SpaceX Crew-1 mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingCrew-1 lifts off on historic International Space Station mission

Lions, tigers, bears, Oh my!: Agora’s best animal photos of 2020

Photography social network Agora’s latest contest focuses on the most incredible shots of animals from all around the globe. Baby monkeys, ferocious lions and a herd of elephants all feature in these highlights from the impressive photo contest.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingLions, tigers, bears, Oh my!: Agora’s best animal photos of 2020

Clever attachment makes for melody, slide, bass and beats on one guitar

Every so often we stumble across something truly awesome on platforms like YouTube. In this case it was a beautiful rendition of the George Harrison composition, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, on a custom acoustic with a novel slide guitar attachment.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingClever attachment makes for melody, slide, bass and beats on one guitar

Compact tiny house for two puts the focus on the view

The Ala Köl tiny house measures just 6 m in length. Such a small space is bound to feel a little cramped inside, so to try and mitigate this, Baluchon has added generous glazing, framing the view and offering lots of natural light inside.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingCompact tiny house for two puts the focus on the view

DIY smart glasses light the way for walking directions

If the smart specs already on the market aren't enough to get you excited, why not make your own? That's exactly what electrical engineer and product designer Sam March has done, with the help of a CNC router and some app coding.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingDIY smart glasses light the way for walking directions

Porsche pulls three wild, unreleased concepts out of the bag

In a glimpse of futures that could've been, Porsche Design Studio has unveiled three concept cars that have never before been shown to the public: one Le Mans racer-based hypercar, one open-top sportscar, and one electric riff on the Kombi van.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingPorsche pulls three wild, unreleased concepts out of the bag