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Simple solvent makes polycotton fabric completely recyclable

26 November 2025 @ 7:57 pm

Nika Depope, a PhD student at the Vienna University of Technology's Institute of Chemical Technology, works with the solvent and a textile sampleWhat we think of as polyester fabric is most often actually a blend of polyester and cotton, which has proven very difficult to recycle. A new solvent, however, breaks the blend down into its two components, leaving both almost completely reusable.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags:

Affordable AI projector lets you draw on the wall without leaving a mark

26 November 2025 @ 5:57 pm

In addition to throwing Full HD visuals to wall or ceiling, the Honor Choice AI Air projector also tracks a pen-like input so users can doodle in the projected rectangle without leaving a markFormer Huawei subsidiary Honor is primarily known for its phones and wearables, but is now planning to ride the wave of smart projectors with a compact gimbal-packing, AI-powered 1080p model that comes with a stylus for doodling on wall or screen.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech,

World-first electrostatic speakers promise 10x bigger in-car audio

26 November 2025 @ 4:17 pm

Warwick says its electrostatic car speakers are slim and light enough to be fitted in far more places than regular onesIf the listening experience inside your car just isn't cutting it, perk up your ears: a UK-based hi-fi audio company has returned to its physics textbooks to build a new speaker system that makes your music sound like it's playing in a space 10 times bigger than the cabin.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive,

Tiny XXL house makes downsizing a breeze for a small family

26 November 2025 @ 2:03 pm

The Tiny XXL, by Atelier Bois d'ici, is a spacious tiny house that has enough room for a small family to live in comfortFrench tiny houses are typically very compact, making them a serious challenge for families to fit everything in. However, this model features an extra-wide layout, providing generously proportioned living space inside and making downsizing easier for a small family.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags:

Genesis is working on its first supercar, powered by a V8

26 November 2025 @ 8:34 am

The Magma GT is shaping up to be a scorcher of a supercarHyundai's luxury brand, Genesis, is turning things up to 11 with a focus on performance in the form of the new Magma lineup. That includes the 609hp GV60 Magma electric SUV with a rear wing and a Boost button that looks a lot like the concept version presented earlier this year.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Hyundai,

Kingbull’s 2025 Black Friday Event brings the Biggest Savings of the Year

26 November 2025 @ 6:10 am

nullBlack Friday has always been the most anticipated moment for riders seeking top-tier e-bikes at breakthrough prices. This year, Kingbull is not just participating—we are redefining what a true Black Friday sale should look like. With aggressive price cuts, expanded service support, and a refined lineup of high-performance fat-tire e-bikes, Kingbull’s 2025 Black Friday Event is built to deliver extraordinary value for new riders, seasoned commuters, adventure enthusiasts, and anyone upgrading to premium electric mobility.Continue ReadingCategory: Sp

New clue to obesity: The protein that's driving your cells to hold more fat

26 November 2025 @ 4:56 am

Scientists find a key protein that forces fat cells to take on excess baggageScientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding how fat cells grow in size, in response to accommodating larger droplets of fat. The findings unlock a new path in tackling obesity, by reducing the amount of fat our cells can store away.Continue ReadingCategory: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body and MindTags:

A drying lake is triggering weird seismic activity deep beneath its basin

26 November 2025 @ 12:03 am

A study of Lake Turkana in Africa reveals that climate-driven fluctuations in water levels can significantly influence fault activity in the region.We tend to think earthquakes are predominantly driven by deep-Earth forces. But in Kenya’s Lake Turkana Rift, researchers recently found that as surface water levels dropped roughly 100 to 150 meters (328 to 492 ft), fault activity accelerated and increased magma flux. The discovery reshapes long-held assumptions about what drives tectonic change. If lake-level fluctuations can stir the shallow crust, then our climate’s past and future may matter more than we realize.Continue Read

Bizarre flapless X-65 diamond-wing aircraft comes together

25 November 2025 @ 10:32 pm

Artist's concept of the X-65DARPA's X-65, that replaces conventional aircraft flight controls with puffs of air, is coming together at Boeing subsidiary Aurora’s Bridgeport, West Virginia facility. The fuselage is taking shape and awaits its radical wing design.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: DARPA, X-Plane, Flight

3D-printable concrete alternative hardens in three days, not four weeks

25 November 2025 @ 7:18 pm

Although we've heard a lot about how 3D-printing concrete homes speeds up the construction process, you still have to wait up to 28 days for the concrete to sufficiently cure. A new printable substitute, however, is ready to go in just three days.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Oregon State University, Concrete,