Pain Relief Using Neurons

Scientists in Australia are reporting an exciting breakthrough in the realm of pain-relief, demonstrating the viability of a new type of pain-blocking neuron derived from human stem cells for the first time. If the findings can be translated from mice to humans, the hope is this new therapy could come to offer a safer, less addictive alternative to opioid-based pain […]

Floating Sustainable Cities Planned For Rotterdam

We recently reported on a planned timber skyscraper in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and now another impressive sustainable project is coming to the city too, courtesy of Powerhouse Company. Floating Office Rotterdam (FOR) is a green-roofed, solar-powered office-on-the-water that’s due to begin construction soon. FOR will be located in Rotterdam’s Rijnhaven port and will serve as a new headquarters for the […]

How Property Investors Are Making Money by Going Green

For years, investing in energy efficiency upgrades was thought of as a luxury by many property investors. However, that is starting to change as property developers are starting to make tons of money by going green. While the reasons for this change are not always due to concerns about the environment. The result of this “green wave” is that operating […]

Origami Inspired Ballistic Shields

Although the bulletproof shields used by police officers are definitely life-savers, the things are also quite heavy and bulky. The origami-inspired Swift Shield offers an alternative, as it folds down into a lightweight package when not in use. Manufactured by US-based company ATCS (Advanced Technology Compliant Solutions), the device is actually the commercialized version of a prototype developed three years […]

Composite Food Wrap Kills Bacteria 

We’ve recently heard about a number of experimental antibacterial food-wrap films, that could replace conventional polyethylene. The latter does have some desirable qualities, though, so scientists have now developed a composite made from it. Among other things, the polyethylene film that we’re used to is strong, transparent, gas-permeable and water-resistant. It doesn’t kill bacteria, though, which is where the new […]

Is it Time for Your Business to Rebrand?

Is your branding beginning to look a little dated and old? Are competitors beginning to overshadow it with vibrant, modern branding that appeals to your target audience more? Do your products look drab and boring on the shelves? Are you struggling to get your brand message across? If the answer’s yes to any of these questions, then it might be […]

Autonomous Electric Bus In Haneda International Airport

All Nippon Airways is collaborating with SB Drive, Advanced Smart Mobility and BYD to test an autonomous electric bus at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan. All Nippon Airways (ANA) and SB Drive first announced a collaboration to test an autonomous electric bus back in February, 2018, which would be based around the latter’s Dispatcher remote monitoring system. Cameras mounted […]

iFi Puts Audio-Improving Hip Flask In Pockets

UK audio gear maker iFi has launched a new USB DAC/headphone amp that delivers a “sound as flavorsome and richly detailed as a delicious single malt.” The hip-dac slips in the pocket just like a hip flask. The new digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is designed to replace inferior audio circuitry found in many smartphones, tablets and computers – and give the […]

Argentinian Style BBQ

Ñuke is a manufacturer of handcrafted Argentinian-style barbecues and has just rolled out its most portable unit yet. The newly unveiled Pampa joins the company’s lineup of wood-fired barbecues inspired by centuries of grilling tradition, but offers a more compact roll-in, roll-out package for extra convenience. Ñuke’s grills are inspired by the barbecuing methods of the gauchos (or horsemen) that […]