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The new Terrein Ascent hiking boot adds some tech to protect ankles. Terrein – By C.C. Weiss 2022 Jul 06 – Nothing stops a relaxing hike dead in its tracks quite like an ankle-crumpling misstep off a jagged rock or slick root. The high-rising …
“Code: 4 | Message: Something went wrong during native playback.” Video Ad Feedback Source: CNN Who is Tony Ornato and why does he matter to the January 6 committee? – By Jamie Gangel, Zachary Cohen and Ryan Nobles, CNN Updated 2022 Jul 14 …
The full-scale Air One prototype prepares for takeoff, with its flip-top canopy open. Air EV – By Loz Blain 2022 Jul 12 – Cleared for airworthiness, Air’s first full-scale eVTOL prototype has started flight testing. The Air One is an attractive two-seat manned multicopter with …
Some of the highlights – top left: the Southern Ring planetary nebula in near- and mid-infrared, the product of a dying star; top right: star formation in the Carina Nebula; bottom left: Stephan’s Quintet, an interacting galaxy group; bottom right: Webb’s first deep …
Researchers have found mice infected with a certain type of oral bacteria displayed faster progression of Alzheimer’s symptoms compared to uninfected animals. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2022 Jul 12 – A common type of oral bacteria associated with periodontal disease has been linked …
Scientists Wilhelmina van de Ven, Katayoon Dehesh and Jin-Zheng Wang have furthered our understanding of the way plants produce salicylic acid. UCR – By Nick Lavars 2022 Jul 12 – Much like we take aspirin to alleviate a splitting headache, plants also have their …
Fuelled by hype and hysteria, the market in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies went from an obscure niche to a $3tn industry. Then the house of cards collapsed. ‘You fall into this La-La land of thinking: I’m going to make it.’ Illustration: Scott Balmer/The …
Rarely seen above-ground, a pocket gopher peeks out of one its tunnels. Veronica Selden/University of Florida – By Ben Coxworth 2022 Jul 11 – When we think of our fellow plant-eating mammals, we tend to picture them just eating whatever they find while foraging. …
An explosive Spring season has already burned more land than the 10-year average, with Summers only expected to intensify. Fire activity is expected to increase in several US states over the coming months. Photograph: Marc Piscotty/Getty Image – Gabrielle Canon in San Francisco …
Elders testify in Oklahoma about beatings, whippings and sexual abuse at institutions that sought to assimilate Native children. Deb Haaland stands behind a Native American color guard ahead of the event in Anadarko on Saturday. Photograph: Bradley Brooks/Reuters – Associated Press in Anadarko, Oklahoma …
