Although killing mosquitos is certainly one way of keeping them from spreading malaria, the pests can unfortunately develop a resistance to insecticides. Scientists from Harvard University are therefore looking at another approach, in which live mosquitos are made malaria-free simply by landing on a treated surface. Atovaquone is a chemical that’s already used in medications to treat and prevent malaria […]
Medicated Nets To Get Rid Of Malaria?
Seeing Cherry Blossoms In The Best Way
Springtime in Japan is exciting and ephemeral. The pastel-pink sakura (cherry blossoms) hold a special significance in Japanese culture as they epitomise the fleeting nature of life and the natural world’s delicate beauty. They mark a time of celebration, with cherry blossom festivals occurring from March to May in towns, cities and islands in bloom. During the peak flowering period […]
Smart Bandage For Eyes
Nottingham University researchers have received £902,524 funding from the Medical Research Council to develop the smart wound dressing that uses the sensors to assess whether affected tissue is healing well or is infected. The dressing could have a significant impact on patient care and healthcare costs for wound management, which stand at £4.5-£5.1bn a year, which is over four per […]
App For Customized Insoles
In the United States, the name Dr.Scholl’s makes one immediately think of shoe inserts to make walking a bit more comfortable. But, if you remember, the company has had foot scanners at Walgreens and other pharmacies for many years before the terms “personalized medicine” and “3D scanning” were common terms. The company, a part of Bayer, now offers 3D printed […]
Micro Laptop?
Remember netbooks? Small-screened internet machines that, for the most part, were woefully underpowered but supremely portable. A Chromebook waiting to happen, kind of. The GPD Pocket 2 sees a return to the once popular format, but with a little more power under the hood. It marries the touchscreen of a 7-inch tablet and the traditional keyboard of a laptop, packs […]
Casio Pro Exceeds Standards
If you’re after a Google-powered smartwatch, and you need a wearable that can cope with everything the great outdoors can throw at it, the new Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30 could be the perfect fit. We’ve been spending some time with the watch, and here’s our verdict. The look of the Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30, with its 2.12-inch by 1.93 inch […]
Wireless Earbuds To Help Track Your Work Rate
These days, wireless earbuds are ubiquitous and relatively inexpensive, making it harder and harder for manufacturers to stand out from the competition. But Soul Electronics believes it has created a new option that runners and fitness fanatics are going to love, incorporated some unique features that could be a real game-changer for those looking to improve their workouts. First announced at the […]
Hong Kong’s Smart Prison An Orwellian Nightmare
The world’s smartest prison — boasting tracking wristbands and drug-detecting robots — sounds like the pitch for a sci-fi movie along the lines of John Carpenter’s Escape from New York. In fact, it’s a real thing currently being tested at three correctional facilities in Hong Kong. Should all go well, it could be rolled out under a plan to make […]
5 Scenic Dog Walking Routes
Are you heading on a dog-friendly holiday this year? From beautiful beachfront trails to woodland wanders, Parkdean Resorts have shared their suggestions on the best UK dog walks for everyone to enjoy. Situated in Cornwall’s South East Corner, this picture-perfect route starts in the idyllic village of Cawsand and leads right across to Whitsand Bay in Cornwall. With seriously stunning […]
Walking Wellness
Adventure holidays specialist Exodus has revealed the top adventure travel trends for 2019 and we’re completely on board with number one on the list: walking wellness. Combining one of our favourite activities, walking, with the already huge trend of wellness and mindfulness, means you can get active on holiday and enjoy the mental and physical health benefits when you get […]