The titanium-obsessed folks at Septum Studio have launched small, ultralight gear innovations in the past, including one of the tiniest multipurpose flashlights out there. Now they’re back with their own take on the spork. An entire place setting in a single lightweight utensil, the EATI makes it easy to dine on the move, even when you have very little carry […]
EATI Travels Lightly
Scalable Wireless Charging System Power EVs
When the Tesla Roadster went into production in 2008, drivers were promised over 210 miles of per charge range. Just over a decade later and the upcoming version almost triples that. But even if you could afford the eye-watering asking price, you’re still going to spend some time parked up and plugged in. Being able to roll along the highway […]
Venice Hybrid Water Taxi
Looking for a cleaner, more sustainable path forward, Venice nautical design firm Nuvolari Lenard launches the Thunder water taxi. The 14-seater stays true to the classic wood style of Venice’s luxury water limousines while incorporating a new diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system designed to cut emissions. The result is a timeless watercraft that offers zero-emissions city cruising and more robust diesel […]
Synthetic Melanin Used In Less-Harsh Hair Dye
It was just a couple of years ago that we heard about a kinder, gentler hair dye that incorporated graphene. Well, scientists have now had success utilizing another, less exotic substance – synthetic melanin. Ordinarily, hair-coloring products include harsh ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ammonia and small-molecule dyes. These are used to penetrate each hair’s outer cuticle, so the colorant […]
Laser Light Targets Treatment Of Arthritis
While there are drugs that help reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in the joints, those medications can have unpleasant side effects in other parts of the body. An experimental new light-based system, however, is being designed to change that. One of the problems with existing rheumatoid arthritis drugs lies in the fact that after they’ve been ingested or injected, […]
Using Artificial Intelligence To Track Ocean Plastic
There’s so much plastic in the ocean that sometimes it seems like humans will never be able to tackle it all. Apparently, there are some scientific researchers who feel the same way about humans — so instead, they are using satellites and artificial intelligence to detect ocean plastic. Earth observation scientists from the UK’s Plymouth Marine Laboratory call their project […]
Breathable Electronic Material Sensor
Engineers from North Carolina State University have developed a thin, stretchable electronic wearable sleeve that allows the user’s skin to breathe, making for more comfortable long-term use as a biomedical sensor or human-machine interface. The research team, led by professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State Yong Zhu, created a stretchable polymer film with holes evenly distributed throughout. […]
Paper Towel Crafts
Now that we’re going on week seven of coronavirus quarantine (is that right? Week seven? We don’t even know what day it is anymore), you might be looking at your home like you’ve never seen it before. Bottles that would normally go in the recycling bin? Those could be upcycled into planters! Egg cartons? Make them into fire-starters! Quarantine has […]
Hydracell Cube
These days, mobile electronic devices aren’t just convenient, in many situations they’re essential. Whether the power has gone out or you’re camping off-grid, if emergency strikes you want to be able to make a call for help. That means you need power, and that’s what the HydraCell Power Cube provides. Simply by adding seawater the HydraCell provides the power you […]
Electric Mist Paints 3D Printed Objects
3D printing may indeed allow for the creation of intricate objects, but what happens if you want to apply paint – or some type of functional coating – to all of those nooks and crannies? Well, a newly-adapted technology should let you do so easily, with a minimum of waste. Led by Asst. Prof. Jonathan P. Singer, scientists at New […]