Pig stomaches might contain the solution to dry eyes

People who wear contact lenses may be familiar with the irritation that comes from dried-out eyes. Not only can this be an annoyance, it can also cause damage to ocular tissue. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) say that they can better avert this danger, with a new type of lubricant based on molecules found in pig stomachs that keeps would-be dry eyes safe and sound.

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World's longest suspension bridge hangs over Switzerland's deepest cut valley

A new suspension bridge has just opened in Switzerland that might give Indiana Jones himself sweaty palms. The world's longest suspension bridge takes visitors through the scenic Bernese Alps, with the mighty Matterhorn mountain in the background to draw nervous eyes away from the valley floor below.

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Honda unveils new high-revving CRF250R motocross racer

Honda has introduced its contestant for the 2018 World Motocross Championship MX2 class. Fitted in the frame and suspension package of the 2017 CRF450R, the CRF250R's new engine promises more power at higher rotation levels, and is equipped with electric starter and selectable engine modes as standard.

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Motorized standing desk has room inside for two computers

We're no strangers to standing desks here at New Atlas. Over the years, we've seen models in cardboard, mini units which are plonked atop a normal desk to get you up on your feet and motor-assisted designs that go up or down at the push of a button. The DK-05 from Lian Li falls into the latter category, but the chassis also doubles as a case for up two computers – meaning your work and gaming systems can rise up when you do.

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Making graphene out of wood for degradable electronics

It seems like there's a new graphene breakthrough coming out of the James Tour lab at Rice University almost every month. Over the last few years, the researchers are responsible for developing a graphene-based de-icing coat for plane wings, a carbon material that can filter radionuclides out of water, and using graphene nanotubes to build better batteries. Now, the team has managed to make graphene out of wood, by blasting a piece of pine with a laser beam.

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HP targets professionals with military-grade Z VR Backpack

VR backpacks allow gamers to dive into their virtual worlds without the risk of tripping over wayward cables, but home gamers chasing a more immersive experience aren't the only ones who could benefit from a powerful, wireless way to power their virtual reality experience. HP has aimed the Z VR Backpack at the pro crowd, with military-grade build quality and high-end internals.

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Were Magma pulses responsible for Earth's most devastating extinction event?

A time period doesn't earn the nickname "The Great Dying" for nothing. The mass extinction event that occurred at the end of the Permian period is the worst in Earth's history, wiping out some 70 percent of land animals and a staggering 95 percent of sea life. The exact cause of the event is up for debate, but a huge volcanic region known as the Siberian Traps is a leading candidate. New research out of MIT and the US Geological Survey points the finger squarely at that region – but not in the way previously expected.

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