Is anyone still making shoes in New Zealand?
Locally produced footwear is an endangered species. New Zealand used to have shoe factories. They were all over…
Building large DNA pieces to create custom microbes
A review in Quantitative Biology demonstrates that scientists can now reliably build and combine very large pieces of…
Ultra-processed foods linked to measurable drops in human attention span
New research from Monash University, the University of São Paulo and Deakin University shows a diet high in…
Texas Startup Ranch Proto-Town Aims to Revive American Manufacturing
An inflatable office space at the center of Proto-Town. The charismatic founders preach a gospel of reviving American…
Skin-conforming electrodes improve comfort in long-term heart monitoring
Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while…
Schematik Is ‘Cursor for Hardware.’ Anthropic Wants In
“There’s no blocker for your creativity anymore,” says Vermeeren, who is now also investing in Schematik. “That’s why…
In wake of Iran war, Chinese manufacturers recalibrate overseas expansion plans
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in…
Wireless ureteral stent sleeve enables early detection of hydronephrosis
Ureteral stents are widely used to relieve obstruction and protect kidney function, but they can also become blocked,…
Frozen veg in New Zealand: The data behind McCain and Wattie’s cuts
Vegetable sector performance The Ministry for Primary Industries’ latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report gives some…
Microplastics found in human bile may be associated with gallstones
Microplastics are now turning up in human bile, and new research reveals how these tiny particles may disrupt…
The Ridiculously Nerdy Intel Bet That Could Rake in Billions
It’s still an extremely challenging proposition. “Packaging is not as easy as saying, ‘I want to run 100,000…
Patients in Japan seek stable supply of medical goods as war concerns loom
Shortages of naphtha — an ingredient used to make plastic — has hospitals and patients in Japan worried…