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Giant gold nuggets could be born from earthquakes and electricity

Stumbling on a giant gold nugget and never working again is something we’ve all daydreamed about, but how exactly do they form? A new experiment has found that earthquakes and electricity might be key ingredients.

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Porsche’s new luxury tower pampers petrolheads – and their cars too

Tall buildings are a major trend in car design nowadays and another example of this comes from Porsche Design, which has revealed plans for a car-inspired tower offering high-end luxury for petrolheads and their vehicle collections too.

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AI saves researchers years in finding a better green hydrogen catalyst

In another instance of AI making itself genuinely useful, researchers at the University of Toronto have identified a better catalyst for the production of green hydrogen using AI – saving themselves years in experimentation.

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10-inch color e-note wraps LCD-like performance in eye-friendly package

While E Ink readers and tablets are great for long-battery, eye-friendly consumption of text in grayscale, color performance can be somewhat disappointing. Taiwan's Hannspree has introduced a paper-like e-note that aims to do better.

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Hydrogen or battery? World-first train glides along on either

The company that broke a Guinness World Record this year with its all-hydrogen train has just announced another world first. Stadler Rail has developed a fleet of train cars that can run on either hydrogen or battery power for branch rail services.

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At-home stress testing possible, thanks to nanoparticles

Using nanoparticles, researchers have created a sensor that selectively detects levels of cortisol, a well-known stress biomarker. Their cheap and easily reproducible device brings us a step closer to stress testing from the comfort of home.

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Alzheimer’s-linked tau protein gets a surprising redemption story

A new study has somewhat redeemed the tau protein, which up to now has been associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Turns out, the protein has a ‘good guy’ role, helping to protect against harmful free radicals in the brain.

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NASA discovers a new global energy field around Earth

NASA scientists have discovered a third global energy field around Earth. Known as the ambipolar electric field, this force drives charged particles into space above the poles and joins the known gravity and electromagnetic fields.

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Watch Starliner return home empty on Friday – but it may have gremlins

The "not stranded" astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) won't have an emergency ride home after Friday. NASA says that the uncrewed Starliner capsule will undock and return to Earth autonomously. Oh, and it might be 'haunted.'

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Air-expandable camping trailer concept is a sleek show stopper

Bürstner is working to steal this year's Caravan Salon with a concept it calls Talis. The futuristic vision of trailer camping includes an inflatable rear extension, cozy stacked bunks, and a fully adaptable cooking and living layout.

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