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Oct 7, 2017

Here’s how every major automaker plans to go electric

Posted by in category: transportation

Traditional automakers are increasingly shifting their focus on electric and electrified cars, investing millions and pledging to release new EVs soon.

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Oct 6, 2017

A novel textile material that keeps itself germ-free

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, materials

Scientists have developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections — a textile that disinfects itself.

And independent tests show it can reduce bacteria levels by more than 90 per cent.

By incorporating the specially-engineered textile in a device designed to be used on hospital doors instead of the traditional aluminium door plate, that part of the door that people push to open it — they aim to bolster hygiene.

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Oct 6, 2017

Putting toxic waste to good use

Posted by in category: nuclear energy

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Oct 6, 2017

These dental fillings could allow your teeth to heal themselves

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

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Oct 6, 2017

This concrete can heal itself, saving billions in construction costs

Posted by in category: materials

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Oct 6, 2017

This method is easier for physicians and saving lives for patients

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Oct 6, 2017

Santa Claus Lies in an Ancient Undisturbed Grave in Turkey, Claim Archaeologists

Posted by in category: futurism

Despite what you may have heard, Santa Claus is – or was – real, and archaeologists in Turkey think they’ve pinpointed the location of his final resting place.

Centuries before the jolly red mascot became a fixture of Christmas consumerism, Saint Nicholas was a 4th century bishop who inspired the modern Santa myth – and new claims suggest the grave of this gift-giving churchman lies beneath an ancient church in southern Turkey.

After three months of investigations, Turkish archaeologists say they’ve discovered what looks like an intact temple and burial grounds underneath Saint Nicholas Church in the province of Antalya, in a town called Demre – formerly known as Myra, where Saint Nicholas was made bishop.

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Oct 6, 2017

This startup says its 3D face authentication will work on all kinds of smartphones

Posted by in categories: mobile phones, security

Most of us aren’t going to shell out for an iPhone X, but we can still log in with our faces.

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Oct 6, 2017

Lasers Are Great, But Diamond Superlasers Are Better, Here’s Why

Posted by in category: futurism

Watch Lasers Are Great, But Diamond Superlasers Are Better, Here’s Why, a Tech video from Seeker.

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Oct 6, 2017

This skin patch helps you lose weight and burn more fat

Posted by in category: futurism

A faster way to burn fat.

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