Hyundai adds 8-speed DCT and 20-second turbo boost to the Veloster N

A newly-updated Veloster N aims to take sporty Korean hot hatch driving to the next level, with an 8-speed DCT and a videogame-like 20-second "N Grin Shift" turbo overboost adding giggles to the ride.

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Blood analysis reveals signs of Parkinson’s 10 years before diagnosis

In 2017, scientists found the first direct evidence that autoimmunity may play a role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease, and have now uncovered further evidence of how the immune system contributes to the development of the disease.

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Astronomers watch as “exoplanet” vanishes before Hubble’s eyes

Exoplanet discoveries are a dime a dozen – but we don’t see many being de-discovered. Now, an exoplanet observed by Hubble for 10 years has apparently vanished without a trace, leading astronomers to suggest it may never have been a planet at all.

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3D imaging reveals inner workings of an “off-switch” for cancer

Through advanced imaging, scientists have identified the binding sites that certain molecules use to interact with brakes for cancer, revealing how drugs could be used to activate this “off-switch” and keep the disease in check.

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With the EOS R5, Canon finally seems ready to get serious about video

New specs released today on the upcoming EOS R5 show Canon is finally ready to take a leadership position in mirrorless video, getting back to the pointy end of things with some truly juicy capabilities including 8K RAW video capture.

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Experts slam new study linking baby screen time to autism-like symptoms

A controversial study is suggesting a link between a baby’s exposure to screens and autism-like symptoms later in childhood. Experts not affiliated with the study have criticized the research, calling it “fatally flawed”, “misleading”, and “harmful”.

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Communications satellite returns to service after historic docking

The Intelsat 901 has returned to service less than two months after is historic docking with Northrop Grumman's first Mission Extension Vehicle. Now in a new orbit, the 19-year-old communications satellite will continue to operate for five more years.

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Graphene shown to protect pipes from bacterial corrosion

Graphene, the highly-useful material consisting of a one-atom-thick sheet of linked carbon atoms, has already been shown to keep steel from rusting. Soon, though, it could also be used to stop bacteria from corroding metal pipes.

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Could nasal swabs replace skin-prick allergy tests?

Although no one likes getting blood samples drawn or having their skin pricked, these are the most common methods of testing for allergies. Thanks to a new study, however, such uncomfortable pokes could soon be replaced with painless nasal swabs.

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Turbines brighten clouds over Great Barrier Reef in world-first trial

In a world first, researchers have conducted a cloud-brightening trial as a way of protecting fragile corals in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, to see whether reflecting some of the Sun’s energy away could help limit damage due to climate change.

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