British firm develops ultra-quiet bioelectric hybrid aircraft

A hybrid plane designed by a British company aims to be ready for commercial flights by 2026 and have a full fleet available by the end of the decade. Faradair, a company based in Cirencester, is working on its bio-electric aircraft (Beha) which will be capable of reaching speeds of around 230mph while being quieter … Read more

British firm develops ultra-quiet bioelectric hybrid aircraft

A hybrid plane designed by a British company will be ready for commercial flights in 2026 and it is hoped there will be a fleet of 300 operational by the end of the decade.  Faradair, a company based in Cirencester, is working on its bio-electric aircraft (Beha) which will be capable of reaching speeds of … Read more

Hyundai develops an autonomous vehicle that can WALK across remote terrains

Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has unveiled its latest vehicle. But instead of being a family-friendly hatchback or a school-run SUV, the brand has revealed an autonomous vehicle that sprout legs and walk. Called TIGER – short for Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot – it is an unmanned electric robotic vehicle designed to transport cargo and medication to the … Read more

Microsoft develops new system that can tell when employees are bored 

The spy in your computer that knows if you’re bored at work: Microsoft develops new system that can tell when employees are bored Microsoft filed patent for network designed to monitor and score body language Speech and facial expressions at meetings will also be analysed via cameras  ‘Insight computing system’ will pick up on signs indicating … Read more

Microsoft develops new system that can tell when employees are bored 

The spy in your computer that knows if you’re bored at work: Microsoft develops new system that can tell when employees are bored Microsoft filed patent for network designed to monitor and score body language Speech and facial expressions at meetings will also be analysed via cameras  ‘Insight computing system’ will pick up on signs indicating … Read more

‘Game-changing’ blood test could predict who develops Alzheimer’s disease 

A blood test to detect two molecules that act as indicators of a person’s likelihood to get Alzheimer’s disease later in life has been hailed as a ‘potential game-changer’ in a new study.  The two molecules – P-tau181, a tau protein, and neurofilament light polypeptide (NfL) – are found in plasma, the light yellow liquid that makes … Read more

Startup develops edible ketchup packets made from SEAWEED for condiments

Humans produce more than 300 million tons of plastic a year, half of which is single-use and  About 26.8 million tons goes into landfills but more than eight million tons finds its way into the ocean. Now a UK startup is doing its part to break our global plastic addiction with an eco-friendly casing that can … Read more

Skoda develops new app that can diagnose car faults by sound alone

‘I reckon the clutch’s slipping, mate…’: Skoda develop a smartphone app that identifies what’s wrong with your car by listening to the engine Skoda Sound Analyser has been tested by 245 Skoda dealers across Europe It is being used by mechanics in franchised dealers to quickly identify issues  The app, when held close to the … Read more

Skoda develops new app that can diagnose car faults by sound alone

‘I reckon the clutch’s slipping, mate…’: Skoda develop a smartphone app that identifies what’s wrong with your car by listening to the engine Skoda Sound Analyser has been tested by 245 Skoda dealers across Europe It is being used by mechanics in franchised dealers to quickly identify issues  The app, when held close to the … Read more

Deadly lake with waters of 185 degrees develops in the belly of Hawaiian volcano

A massive lake is bubbling in the belly of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano at temperatures ranging from 176 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit, deeming it one of the world’s hottest bodies of water. The lagoon surfaced following a 2018 eruption that caused part of the caldera floor to collapse, leaving ‘a hole nearly as deep as One … Read more