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CT scans and cancer risk: What you need to know
April 19, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
This week a study set off alarm bells, estimating that the overuse of computed tomography – or CT – examinations could result in five per cent of new cancers disagnoses annually. Since 2007, the use of the imaging technology has risen 30% in the US.
Retro-reflective safety device puts a radar target on the backs of bikes
April 17, 2025
| Ben Coxworth
While in-vehicle collision avoidance systems may be good at detecting big targets like automobiles, they're not as adept at detecting bicycles. Radian's Wingman was designed to address that problem, by boosting bikes' radar and LiDAR visibility.
North America is sinking down into the Earth’s mantle
April 19, 2025
| Jay Kakade
A subtle yet significant phenomenon is occurring beneath the North American continent; its ancient bedrock is slowly dripping into the Earth’s mantle, creating a funnel-like structure concentrated over the Midwest of the United States.
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April 19, 2025 | David SzondyNorthrop Grumman has written a new line in the history books, the company's Mission Extension Vehicle 1 (MEV-1) executing the first undocking of two commercial satellites in geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) – heralding a new age of commercial space operations.
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April 19, 2025 | Aaron TurpenImposed or threatened tariffs by the US government could have a heavy impact on many industries – not the least of whichis automotive. But it might be a surprise to find out which are the most American-made.
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April 19, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhile a stethoscope will tell you if someone has a respiratory ailment, it will only share that info in the few minutes it's being used. A new device could paint a much bigger picture, by monitoring the patient's breathing for days at a time.
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April 18, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodVery few cross-industry partnerships have been a marketing success story like the Ducati-Lamborghini collab. Now comes the 3rd motorcycle in the series, the Panigale V4 Lamborghini, inspired by the Revuelto, Lambo's first plug-in hybrid sports car.
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April 18, 2025 | C.C. WeissJoining the recent American launch of the RemigoOne e-drive, Temo is introducing its own sleek, clamp-and-ride electric outboard. While similar to the RemigoOne, the Temo 1000 offers a few advantages, including a swappable battery pack.
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April 18, 2025 | Paul RiddenDangbei has announced the launch of a compact 1080p smart projector that's mounted to a gimbal stand for one-handed image adjustment over 190 degrees. The N2 mini can stream popular apps, can throw visuals at up to 120 inches and rocks Dolby sound.
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April 18, 2025 | Paul RiddenAs we've mentioned before, sales of vinyl records have been on the increase for a few years now. If you're looking for something rather special to spin your records on, but missed out on Brian Eno's limited runs, Audio Technica could have the answer.
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April 18, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonBe it wrestling with headphones or earbuds, or sharing a bed with someone that prefers silence, drifting off to sleep with an audio soundtrack is not always practical. But this handy, inexpensive speaker is here to keep the peace in the bedroom.
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April 18, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodEven with all the economic uncertainty around, folks still love their motorcycles. While global giants like KTM and Harley-Davidson have been struggling with declining sales, Royal Enfield has managed to achieve the opposite: surpassing a million motorcycle sales!
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April 17, 2025TL;DR: Get an Apple Mac mini M2 while they're on sale for $359.99.
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