The 35-year-old British lawyer rowed the 4,900km in just 40 days and 19 hours. She cut a staggering nine days off the previous record.
Source: Victoria Evans is the Fastest Woman to Row the Atlantic » Explorersweb
Wow!
Daring NASA helicopter captures stunning view of the Martian desert
The Ingenuity helicopter, an experimental robot, has vastly exceeded engineers’ expectations.
Source: Daring NASA helicopter captures stunning view of the Martian desert
So cool.
Paralysed man communicates first words in months using brain implant: ‘I want a beer’
Locked-in ALS patient also asked to listen to Tool ‘loud’ and ordered a curry
Source: Paralysed man communicates first words in months using brain implant: ‘I want a beer’
I find this absolutely fascinating.
County detector dog given service award for career sniffing parcels
After four years working for the San Diego County Agriculture, Weights & Measures Department, Podder the detector dog was honored Wednesday as he heads into retirement.
Source: County detector dog given service award for career sniffing parcels
Good boy!
98-year-old care home ‘postman’ gifted Royal Mail uniform
He could be Dorset’s oldest ‘postman’
Source: 98-year-old care home ‘postman’ gifted Royal Mail uniform
Cute.
Electric Bikes are Booming (Again)
Sales are rising faster than expected, above already high expectations set by a pandemic boom. While the cause is hard to pin down — eased pandemic restrictions and the return to the office may play a part — most point to fuel prices as a contributing factor.
Source: Electric Bikes are Booming (Again)
Very cool.
Envision Glasses use AI to tell blind users what they’re looking at
Although many of us may have forgotten about Google Glass, the technology is now the base of a set of glasses designed to assist the blind. Known as Envision Glasses, they utilize AI to verbally tell their wearer what they’re looking at.
Source: Envision Glasses use AI to tell blind users what they’re looking at
It’s not as sexy as “the metaverse”, perhaps, but this is where technology can make a difference.
10 strangers come together for a life-changing kidney swap
With all its complexities, a chain of this size is hard to pull off. This one was postponed three times. But with many waiting for a kidney, it’s a critical opportunity to save some lives.
Source: 10 strangers come together for a life-changing kidney swap
Yes, a chain of TEN!
They spent years locked in a train car. Now four tigers can feel the grass beneath their feet.
How the tigers ended up living in a train car on a farm in central Argentina is a matter of some dispute. Now they’re starting a new life on a reserve in South Africa.
Source: They spent years locked in a train car. Now four tigers can feel the grass beneath their feet.
Very cool.
Candela C-8 Is The iPhone Moment For Electric Boats
Candela has announced its new C-8 electric boat, noting that this is the iPhone moment for this sector. The hydrofoiling speedboat offers long all-electric range and high speed. It has been in development for 16 months. It’s the company’s most ordered electric boat ever and had its first flight outside the Swedish tech company’s headquarters […]
Source: Candela C-8 Is The iPhone Moment For Electric Boats
That looks like a LOT of fun!