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It may sound counter-intuitive, but it has long been known that sleep deprivation can rapidly alleviate symptoms of depression. A meta-analysis has examined more than 30 years worth of studies and concluded that sleep deprivation can result in antidepressant effects in up to 50 percent of people. Read more
The ability to fly at speeds greater than five times the speed of sound holds the promise of reaching to the antipodes in hours, it also makes possible deadly weapons that can penetrate any defenses now available. So what is hypersonic flight and does it pose a promise or a threat? Read more
From the innovative, futuristic Volkswagen California XXL that made the trip over from Düsseldorf, to the compact-but-functional Citroën SpaceTourer Rip Curl Concept, the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show had a few very intriguing camper vans to look over, which is exactly what we did, inside and out. Read more
Alchemists once sought to convert one substance into a more highly prized substance, such as lead into gold. While we now know that such a thing is impossible, the modern-day alchemists known as biologists have recently achieved a goal that's nearly as impressive – turning white fat into beige fat. Read more
Genesis, the burgeoning luxury arm from Hyundai, has whipped the covers off a rear-drive luxury rival to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. Built on the same underpinnings as the Kia Stinger, the G70 will be available with a range of compact, powerful engines. Read more
The electric buses from Proterra keep going from strength to strength. We first heard of its vehicles when its Catalyst XR logged more than 250 mi (402 km) on a single charge. Less than two years have passed, and the company is now reporting a run of 1,101.2 mi (1,772 km) for its Catalyst E2 max. Read more
Scientists at MIT and non-profit research lab Draper are developing a sensor-equipped space boot that uses vibrations to guide wearers around obstacles, and now they've added an augmented reality display to provide visual feedback as well. Read more
Billed as a smarter home monitoring system, Aire is a self-flying robot that can be engaged remotely to provide a livestream of around the house, featuring a soft fabric exterior to avoid injuries to anybody nearby. Read more
With a usable electric range and a four-cylinder gasoline engine, the BMW 530e has lots of on-paper potential – but there's no guarantee that translates to on-road fuel savings. New Atlas spent a week driving a 530e iPerformance to see how little fuel a big, luxurious sedan could use. Read more
With blistering daytime temperatures of up to 800º F (427º C), Mercury isn’t the first planet in the solar system you’d think to look for ice, but conditions at the poles are perfect. Now, a new study from Brown University has found that Mercury may be even icier than previously thought. Read more
Watch your favorite DVD on your iPad (or other mobile device) without buying an additional digital copy thanks to this convenient software. MacX DVD Ripper is the fastest DVD ripper for Mac and even supports batch converting for multiple videos at once. Or, use the MacX Video Converter Pro to convert any video to over 180 video formats. Read more
The One Piano learning system is claimed to teach tunes in minutes, but if students already had a piano at home, they'd have to stump up for another. That's now been solved with the launch of the Piano Hi-Lite, an LED light strip that can sit at the back of any 88-key piano keyboard. Read more
High-profile firm Heatherwick Studio recently took the wraps off a new £30 million (around US$40 million) museum in Cape Town, South Africa named the Zeitz MOCAA. The ambitious project involved transforming an existing grain silo into the country's largest art museum. Read more
Much study has focused on the effects these rising carbon dioxide levels could have on weather patterns and global temperatures, but could elevated atmospheric CO2 levels negatively affect the nutritional value of the food we grow? Read more
Asteroids have a lot to teach us about the Solar System, but their nomadic nature makes them hard to study. Now a proposed mission called the Asteroid Touring Nanosat Fleet involves sending 50 tiny spacecraft to visit hundreds of asteroids, before bringing their data payloads back to Earth. Read more
Researchers in Norway have combined the location services on smartphones with data from wastewater analysis to reveal a more accurate picture of the illicit drugs and pharmaceuticals taken in a community, even while traveling or commuting. Read more
The Mercedes S-Class has been treated to an efficient plug-in hybrid makeover. With a 90-kW electric motor supporting its gasoline V6 engine, Mercedes says the 560e blends in-town efficiency with the power and range to cruise the autobahn. Read more
BioLite has previously given campers nifty new ways to keep their gadget charged up, their fingers warm and the smoke out of their eyes. Now it is taking aim at the backyard fire pit, with a wood-burning device that uses an intricate air injection system to keep smoke to a minimum. Read more
Communications Industry Association TM Forum today unveiled its "City as a Platform" Manifesto with the support of 40 cities and industry organisations. The manifesto outlines ten key principles for deploying city platforms and is designed to act as guidelines for those setting public policy. Read more
After updating the lower end of its Fire tablet line earlier this year, Amazon has now refreshed the flagship model, the Fire HD 10. The new tablet sports a higher-resolution screen than its predecessor, more powerful internals, a new hands-free Alexa mode, and a lower price tag. Read more
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