A new study details how a nasal spray formulated by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital may work to protect against viral and bacterial respiratory infections. Based on their preclinical studies, the researchers say the broad-spectrum nasal spray is long-lasting, safe, and, if validated in humans, could play a key role in reducing respiratory diseases and safeguarding public health...

You know when you see something and you think, how has this not existed before?! That is exactly how we felt the moment we saw The Hanger Chair, created by Philippe Malouin for Umbra Shift.mid-century ones, the color-dipped folding ones and more. The thing is, they tend to take up way too much room when they’re not being used. Especially if, like us, you live in a city and are constantly on th...

US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finally issued a launch license for the 5th integrated flight test of SpaceX's Starship rocket (booster B12, ship S30)! Here is an infographic of the upcoming flight test by Australian space illustrator Tony Bela. [click to enlarge]The flight is scheduled as soon as Sunday, October 13 (the 30-minute test window opens at 7:00 a.m. CT) from Starbase, Boca...

Global fiber production reached an all-time high of 124 million tonnes in 2023, according to Textile Exchange’s annual Materials Market Report.Textile Exchange’s Materials Market Report has been the leading source for global fiber and materials production volumes for the last decade. It helps inform the textile industry’s efforts to reduce emissions associated with raw material production in...

Nvidia filed a patent application for “training machine learning models using robot simulation data”.Patent Application : https://bit.ly/4eYRc85[uspto]

Two years into the Generative AI revolution, research is progressing the field from “thinking fast”—rapid-fire pre-trained responses—to “thinking slow”— reasoning at inference time. This evolution is unlocking a new cohort of agentic applications. On the second anniversary of our essay “Generative AI: A Creative New World,” the AI ecosystem looks very different, and we have some predic...

Can’t wait for Nintendo’s Switch 2 to finally be released? Sorry, here’s an alarm clock instead.Are you a gamer who can’t wait for the Switch 2 to finally hit shelves? Well, that’s unfortunate, because it’s not out yet. But fear not, because Nintendo is offering you something else in the meantime: an alarm clock that tracks your sleep patterns.The $99.99 Alarmo is a smart clock that’s de...

Economic headwinds, higher prices and a lack of novel design are all weighing on what was previously fashion’s most dynamic segment. LVMH’s quarterly results Tuesday will offer hotly-watched insights on the severity of the slowdown and how long it will last.Dior’s canvas bowling bags were popular throughout the 1990s and 2000s; you can still find them in vintage shops and resale sites for a...

For frequent travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and ultralight backpackers, keeping up with hygiene while being eco-friendly can feel like a balancing act. It’s no secret that not every hotel or campsite provides disposable toothbrushes, and when they do, it only adds to the mounting issue of plastic waste. This IO Travel Toothbrush is a smart, sleek, and sustainable solution designed for the mod...