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Low blood sugars (as well as high) cause blindness in diabetics
May 08, 2025
| Paul McClure
High blood sugars have long been known to cause eye damage in diabetics. However, new research has found that low blood sugar may also contribute. The good news is that it also identified a way of preventing or treating the damage.
Exclusive: How this new American drone flies 4X longer than others
May 08, 2025
| Loz Blain
SiFly says its drones fly 4X longer, 10X farther, 10X quieter and carry 5X more payload than the competition, while manufacturing in the USA at China-competitive prices. And they don't need parachutes. We asked how... Here's the secret sauce!
Swimming robot conjures its inner canine to perfect the art of dog-paddling
May 08, 2025
| Ben Coxworth
Quadruped "robot dogs" may move quite a bit like their canine counterparts on land, but they're not nearly as good at swimming (although some can walk underwater). Such is not the case with a new mini-dog-bot, however, which is an expert at doing the dog-paddle.
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May 08, 2025 | C.C. WeissWork Sharp has long been known for its blade sharpening tools. Now it's taking that expertise to an innovative knife lineup all its own. Each RMX knife features an interchangeable pivot that transforms operation from auto to manual and back.
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May 08, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIf you're releasing a robot into the aquatic environment with no intention of retrieving it, that bot had better be biodegradable. Swiss scientists have gone a step better, with a li'l robot that can be consumed by fish when its job is done.
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May 08, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers at Australia's RMIT University have devised a simple and clever contraption that could make drinking water available in disaster-stricken areas, by pulling it out of thin air.
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May 08, 2025 | Adam WilliamsCustom Container Living has transformed a shipping container into an ultra-compact tiny house that squeezes a home for two into 160 sq ft. Though certainly basic, it also doesn't break the bank at just $39,900.
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May 08, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA curious little snail that you've probably never seen before has a unique quirk: it lays eggs through an opening in its neck. You've got to see it to believe it, and thankfully, there's video.
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May 07, 2025TL;DR: Get a Lenovo 300E 11.6″ Touchscreen Chromebook (2018) for just $79.99 (reg. $284.99)—a practical, portable laptop perfect as a backup, travel device, or for kids.
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May 07, 2025 | Paul McClureUsing an existing steroid-free topical foam daily significantly improved the signs and symptoms of psoriasis on the scalp and the body, according to a recent clinical trial. It could be a game-changer for people with the condition in both places.
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May 07, 2025 | Joe SalasThe word "flying car" immediately puts visions of "The World of Tomorrow" in my head; retro-looking flashy contraptions. If you were to ask Dezső Molnár what his vision of a flying car looked like, he'd simply show you the one he's building now.
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May 07, 2025 | Ben CoxworthEven if you own a lift cart, transferring loads from it to a truck bed can still be a demanding task. The Lift & Slide Cart was designed to address that problem, as it does indeed allow users to both lift and slide up to 440 lb (200 kg) of cargo.
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May 07, 2025 | Paul RiddenLectric has brought a host of updates to the "best-selling ebike in America" for the launch of its XP4 folding utility ebike, including a powerful new motor option with an 85-mile battery that supports fast-charging, and an in-house torque sensor.
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