Collapsible, two-ski Zibock takes sledding backcountry skiing

As we've seen with past debuts like the Snolo Stealth-X and Snowbull, sledding isn't just child's play anymore. The snowbound activity is moving from neighborhood front yards to high-mountain bowls. The all-new Zibock packs small and light for hiking deep into the mountains, then assembles into a full-suspension sled in minutes, providing a sit-down alternative to backcountry skiing and snowboarding. .. Continue Reading Collapsible, two-ski Zibock takes sledding backcountry skiing



Section: Outdoors



Tags: Crowdfunding, Indiegogo, Outdoor, Sled, Snowsports



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Apple reportedly acquires digital audio instrument maker Camel Audio

It looks like Apple acquired digital audio instrument and plug-in maker Camel Audio, according to the company's corporate information listed in the UK government's Companies House website.

The new address for Camel Audio is listed as 100 New Bridge Street in London, which is the address of Apple's London office. MacRumors also highlighted the change in directors for the company, which currently includes one name: Heather Joy Morrison, who is a member of Apple's legal team.

Camel Audio shuttered its doors earlier this year, leaving the following message on its site:

We would like to thank you for the support we've received over the years in our efforts to create instruments and effects plug-ins and sound libraries. Camel Audio's plug-ins, Alchemy Mobile IAPs and sound libraries are no longer available for purchase.

We will continue to provide downloads of your previous purchases and email support until July 7, 2015. We recommend you download all of your purchases and back them up so that you can continue to use them (Instructions: How to Download and Backup Your Products).

The plug-in vendor is best known for its Alchemy VSTi (Virtual Studio Technology Instrument), a digital instrument that allowed musicians to create a wide range of sounds. It is possible Apple will be looking to integrate Camel Audio's technology into its own music creation software, Logic Pro X.

Source: MacRumors

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Cool drone footage of Russia's Air Force Museum is heaven for planes

All these fighter jets and war planes and attack helicopters are on display at Russia's Central Air Force museum just outside of Moscow. They're advanced killing machines. And yet this drone footage makes them look so peaceful, resting and hibernating in the Russian winter snow. It's as if we've stumbled upon a paradise for planes.

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Magnetic nanoparticles quickly bust blood clots to promise improved stroke prevention

Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a drug commonly used by surgeons to bust open blood clots in a patient's bloodstream, but it does have its limitations. Once injected, there's no guarantee it will reach the site of the blood clot, and even then, having it arrive in the correct dosage can be tricky, with the risk of hemorrhage a very real possibility. Researchers have now found that using a new type of magnetic nanoparticle to deliver the drug offers a much more efficient journey to the site, promising to destroy blood clots 100 to 1,000 times faster and aid significantly in the prevention of heart attacks and strokes. .. Continue Reading Magnetic nanoparticles quickly bust blood clots to promise improved stroke prevention



Section: Medical



Tags: Blood, Enzyme, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Nanoparticles, Strokes



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Could Virgin Galactic's Spaceport America be put up for sale?

The past year has been a mixed bag for the commercial space industry, with successful launches from the likes of SpaceX, but also a few mishaps, including a tragic Virgin Galactic crash that claimed the life of one pilot. That last incident in particular has led some politicians in New Mexico to question the future of Spaceport America, where Virgin is an anchor tenant, and to even call for the US$200 million facility to be put up for sale... Continue Reading Could Virgin Galactic's Spaceport America be put up for sale?



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Tags: Commercial, Launch, Spacecraft, Spaceflight, Spaceport America, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic



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Mercedes raises possibility of G500 4x4 Squared concept entering production

There might be something in the water over at Mercedes right now. From the ultra luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S600 to the insane 6x6 G-Class AMG, Stuttgart’s engineers and product planners seem to be full of interesting ideas at the moment. Those same engineers seem to have done it again with the new G500 4x4 Squared, (or G500 4x4²) a near-production G-Wagen show car fitted with a portal axle system that gives it greater off road capability. .. Continue Reading Mercedes raises possibility of G500 4x4 Squared concept entering production



Section: Automotive



Tags: Geneva Motor Show 2015, Luxury, Mercedes-Benz, Off-road



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The Black Plague Was Probably Caused By Cute Gerbils, Not Dirty Rats

Conventional wisdom has it that the Black Death was spread throughout Europe by nasty, evil dirty, disease-carrying rats. Well, prepare to have your mind blown (and find a new pet): according to a new study, gerbils are more likely to blame.

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Chef magically cuts a carrot into an elaborate net

On good days, my knife skills could be considered rudimentary. On most other days though, I'm probably a danger to myself. So never in my wildest dreams would I ever think that I could pull this sorcery off: turn a regular carrot into a perfectly webbed net by strategically cutting it with a knife. The chef is a magician.

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Electron microscopes stop thieves from covering their tracks

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Fresh honey on tap? Beehive invention nets $2 million

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