Global power company Cummins is exploring how RVers can ease their reliance on gasoline while still enjoying all the off-grid power they need to run camping equipment and accessories at camp. Its new hybrid concept seamlessly blends battery storage and gas-driven generation to decrease noise and emissions while still offering days of power. Much like RV makers themselves have been […]
Cummins RV Hybrid
Dry Eye Contact Lens
Many contact lens users end up suffering from an uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating condition known as contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). An experimental new contact lens, however, could keep that from happening … using a fairly simple design. CLIDE typically occurs when the eye’s tear fluid only flows across the front of a contact lens, not getting in behind […]
Dry Eye Contact Lens
Many contact lens users end up suffering from an uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating condition known as contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). An experimental new contact lens, however, could keep that from happening … using a fairly simple design. CLIDE typically occurs when the eye’s tear fluid only flows across the front of a contact […]
Silent 120 Explorer Yacht
Austrian boat-builder Silent Yachts is already known for its line of solar-powered catamarans. Now, the company has announced its Silent 120 Explorer superyacht, which includes spaces for an eVTOL and a personal submarine. According to Silent Yachts, the first Silent 120 Explorer is already being built, and is due to launch next year. The luxury catamaran measures 36.74 m long (120 […]
Milk Flavor Packaging Material
When it comes to the different types of milk containers, you might think that the only reasons to choose one over the other would be factors like convenience. Recent research, however, suggests that container material type can actually affect milk’s flavor. For the North Carolina State University study, samples of pasteurized whole and skim milk were stored in six half-pint […]
Tongue-Zapping Spoons?
Some people feel that their food isn’t quite tasty enough unless it had added salt, sugar or MSG. The SpoonTEK spoon offers a healthier alternative, as it reportedly boosts the perceived flavor of foods by harmlessly zapping its user’s tastebuds. Manufactured by a US startup of the same name, the SpoonTEK features a built-in battery and electronics, including one electrode […]
Blood Pressure Reduced By Engineered Supplements
Researchers in Australia have demonstrated a specially engineered form of fermentable fiber can lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The randomized, placebo-controlled trial revealed just three weeks of dietary supplementation decreased blood pressure in hypertensive patients as effectively as currently used drugs. Doctors have long suggested dietary changes should be the first option to treat hypertension in patients. The […]
Early Retirement Accelerates Cognitive Decline
New research from economists at Binghamton University shows early retirement can be linked to an acceleration of age-related cognitive decline. Looking at data from a unique pension program in China, the findings suggest increased social activity may mitigate the cognitive costs of early retirement. The novel research focused on government heath data from a pension program introduced in China in […]
Aurora Uses UV Rays For Fridge
It’s always a shame when you buy fresh produce, only to have it spoil in the fridge before you can use it. The Aurora system is designed to keep that from happening, using a combination of ultraviolet light and vacuum packing. Currently the subject of an Indiegogo campaign, Aurora is made by a startup called Uvera, which is in turn […]
How To Know If Running A Business Is Right For You
You’ve been considering starting your own custom bathroom storage business. You keep going back and forth if running a business is the best move for you. This is a huge commitment, and it’s understandable if you have reservations about going forward with it. That’s why we’re offering some advice on how to know if running a business is right for […]