When numerous boats crowd into one cove for the night, each one drops an anchor that could potentially damage coral or other seabed marine life. That’s why the Seafloat system was created, as it lets several boats share one “anchor.” Designed by a French company of the same name, Seafloat incorporates offshore floating mooring platforms, which multiple boats tie up […]
Seafloat Mooring System
Creating An Electrical Charge Using Only Humidity
Using electrical storms as a jumping off point, scientists at Israel’s Tel Aviv University believe they may have uncovered a new source of renewable energy. In laboratory experiments, the team was able to generate a voltage using only water and metal, which raises the prospect of batteries that can be charged with nothing but the humidity in the air. “We […]
Online Farmers Markets Gain Popularity
Virtual farmers markets have been online for a few years now, but the COVID-19 pandemic is giving them a boost. Many consumers are happy to get fresh goods from local farmers without having to brave in-person stores or markets. Online farmers markets usually operate in a fairly small geographical area. The operators partner with local farms to market their wares […]
Electric Camper Brings Houseboat & Tricycle In One
The tiny-but-mighty Z-Triton camper by Zeltini is ready to take on land and water. Despite its small stature, this amphibious camper is designed to sleep up to two people, allowing for both short-term getaways and longer adventures. Tricycle wheels fold up and inflatable pontoons are added to switch the trike into boat mode. Though steering and power cables attached to […]
Folding Bike Lock
It can be a hassle, removing your bike lock from its frame mount (or from your bag) every time you want to use it. The Lobster Lock is different, though, in that it stays attached to your bike at all times – even when the lock is in use. Made of heat-treated hardened steel, the Lobster Lock is permanently mounted […]
Presso Makes Dry Cleaning Fast & Portable
If you’re a wardrobe manager on a film, TV or theater set, then you likely have to send a lot of clothes out for dry cleaning. That’s where Presso is intended to come in – it’s a portable device that dry cleans clothing on-location, in five minutes. The Presso machine is about the size of a small refrigerator, and is […]
Feeding Coral Probiotics
Scientists are exploring many options when it comes to shoring up the wellbeing of coral reefs in the face of warming waters, and an international team of researchers is putting forward another possibility. Through experiments on stressed corals in the laboratory, the scientists were able to show how dosing them with helpful bacteria boosted their chances of survival, offering another […]
Discarded Human Hair Repurposed To Make New OLED Screens
Technology could really use some more sustainable sources, and now researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have turned to an unusual one. The team has shown that human hair from barber shops can be used to create OLED displays. The vast majority of the human hair swept off the floors of hair salons the world over ends up […]
Podcast Production On The Road
Late in 2018, Australia’s Røde Microphones launched the Rødecaster Pro, the “world’s first fully integrated podcast production studio. But its need for mains power made casting on the road a challenge. The Maonocaster solves that drawback thanks to a built-in battery. Podcasts are a relatively recent idea, where hosts record serialized audio episodes about whatever niche topics are of interest […]
Custom Melodies Loaded Into Muro Box
Though we have easy access to high quality music like never before, there’s something strangely satisfying about the tinkle tinkle of a music box. But if you want to listen to more than one tune, you may have to break out a punched paper strip or even buy a different box for each melody. With the Muro Box you can […]