As you might imagine, installing seismic sensors on the ocean floor isn’t an easy task. Recently, however, scientists were able to detect seabed seismic activity using something that was already down there – a fiber optic telecommunications cable. The project involved researchers from the University of California-Berkeley, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and Texas-based […]
Undersea Telecom Cables May Double As Earthquake Detectors
Cycling Multi-Tool
Although cyclists sure do like multi-tools, they don’t necessarily like having the things cluttering up their pockets or hydration packs. That’s where Wolf Tooth’s new EnCase System comes in, as it sits inside the bike’s handlebars. The system consists of two aluminum end caps/handlebar plugs, each of which is attached to a cylindrical rubber storage sleeve that extends into the […]
A.I Powered Weather Forecast At Your Doorstep
Homes are getting smarter and smarter every day, but sometimes automating the inside your house depends on knowing exactly what’s going on outside. So instead of just opening up an app that gives generalized information, why not get an accurate reading using cutting-edge tech right at your doorstep? Well, that’s where the Tempest weather station comes in. WeatherFlow’s Tempest is […]
Mosquito Thwarting Panel
Not only do bed nets help protect people against mosquito bites, but if those nets are treated with an insecticide, they also kill any of the insects that touch them. A simple new technology could make such nets much more lethal to mosquitoes, yet also safer for humans. Utilizing video tracking systems developed with engineers from the University of Warwick, […]
How to Boost Productivity in Your Accounting Office
Whether you’re running a sustainable denim company, a local restaurant, or a financial planning and accounting business, there’s one common goal that’s always on your mind: how do you improve your company’s efficiency? The answer depends on your business goals and team, but there are some basic strategies you can use to boost your business’ productivity goals. In this post, […]
Gift the Gift That Measures Up for Handy Kids
Your child’s imagination will soar using this adorable construction-grade measuring tool that combines functionality, skills development and fun in one. Handy Famm, from NYC-based OffWhite Co innovation lab, is a first-of-its-kind tape measure specially created for kids. The patent-pending tool is designed in the shape of a bird’s head, with the tape measure extending from the bird’s beak like a tongue. Intended as […]
New Helmet Material Better At Absorbing Foam
Helmets could soon offer better protection while also being more comfortable, thanks to a new padding material developed by California’s HRL Laboratories. It’s claimed to be better than foam at withstanding impacts, while also keeping heads cooler and drier. Created in partnership with the University of California-Santa Barbara and the US Army Research Laboratory, the “elastic microlattice” polymer material has […]
Hybrid Antibiotics
On their own, bacteria aren’t too hard to kill. The problem is, the crafty bugs tend to build colonies behind barriers known as biofilms, which are hard for antibiotics to penetrate. Now, researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a hybrid antibiotic that can punch through some biofilms. Biofilms pose a particular problem in places exposed to […]
Best All-Natural Dry Shampoos
Ah, dry shampoo. In today’s day and age, many of us have come to rely on the stuff. It keeps our hair smelling fresh and looking just-washed, even when in reality, it’s a greasy mess that hasn’t been shampooed in three days. But traditional dry shampoos are kind of lame for a myriad of reasons; many of them come in […]
E-Scooter Charges When Mounted To Car
Hyundai has dropped a few more eggs in the last-mile electric mobility basket, today unveiling a redesigned prototype scooter to propel folks over the final leg of their journey. The electric two-wheeler packs more than enough range to complete short hops between urban destinations, and can even draw power from the owner’s car to stay topped up and ready to […]