Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel and concrete, it still tends to be a bit weaker than those substances. Scientists have now set about addressing that shortcoming, by strengthening wood with added iron.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Wood, Iron, Florida Atlantic University
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Iron-fortified lumber could be a greener alternative to steel beams
Posted by ArielTechGeek 1 hour 48 minutes ago (https://newatlas.com)
13-inch ePaper tablet drives productivity in color
Posted by ArielTechGeek 5 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)The Ombra room-as-an-appliance
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It may not be visible to the rest of the world, but there's a revolution going on in China right now that will almost certainly have repercussions for everyone.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction
Common diabetes drug significantly improves osteoarthritic knee pain
Posted by ArielTechGeek 13 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)
A mainstay diabetes medication reduced pain and stiffness and improved function in overweight people with knee osteoarthritis, a new study has found. Effective pain reduction and improved mobility may mean that people with the condition can delay invasive knee replacement surgery.Continue ReadingCategory: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Osteoarthritis, Knee, Chronic p
From skies to simulations: X-66 transonic demonstrator plane shelved
Posted by ArielTechGeek 15 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)
NASA and Boeing have effectively cancelled the X-66 Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) concept demonstrator aircraft. Officially described as a "pause," development of the thin-wing airplane is being halted in favor of ground-based testing.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: NASA, Boeing, Aircraft, X-Plane, Transonic
Tourbillon 8.3-liter or 0.19-milliliter V16: Who wore it better?
Posted by ArielTechGeek 17 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)
Bugatti is known for going all in when it begins a project. The Tourbillon hypercar was no exception with its incredible ... well, everything. Bugatti went so far as to do away with its iconic quad-turbo W16 engine and built an entirely bespoke naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 fire-breather with the help of Cosworth.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Bugatti, Jacob & Co, Wa
Crazy-slim rooftop tent slices through air like an aero blade
Posted by ArielTechGeek 21 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)
Billed as the world's slimmest hardshell rooftop tent (RTT), the all-new Aeroblade from Mars Adventure Gear looks to minimize impact on driving range and fuel economy while offering robust year-round protection at camp.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: roof-top tent, Tent, Camping, Cybertruck
Web-controlled sub-$80 robot puts you in the tiny driver's seat
Posted by ArielTechGeek 23 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)
Unless you're some boring, unimaginative schmuck, chances are you've sometimes wondered what the world looks like from a tiny creature's point of view. Well, the Goby robot will show you, as you remotely control it via a simple online dashboard.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Kickstarter, Telepresence, Remote Control
Four-wheeled two-seater pedelec can almost break the urban speed limit
Posted by ArielTechGeek 1 day 1 hour 48 minutes ago (https://newatlas.com)
There are times when a car is more of a vehicle than you need, but even a three-wheeled single-seat velomobile is just a little too … little. That's where the pedal-electric Acticycle comes in, with its four wheels, two seats, and top speed of up to 45 km/h (28 mph).Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Velomobile, Pedal-assisted, Quadricycle
Samsung triple-laser projector doubles as desktop touchscreen
Posted by ArielTechGeek 1 day 7 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)
Back in January, Samsung gave CES attendees a first look at what was claimed to be the "world's most compact triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector and touch interaction device." The Premiere 5 has now launched in the company's home turf.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Samsung, Projectors, HD, Touch-enabled
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