A new study published in the Journal of Insects as Food and Feed has revealed that yellow mealworms can serve as an alternative protein source for animals and, possibly, humans. The study comes at a time when global food demands keep rising. Spontaneous population growth in developing countries has led to a shortage of protein sources, prompting researchers to look […]
Mealworms As A Protein Source?
Moxie Smart Robot
Technology company Embodied has developed a robot companion for children that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to process and respond to natural conversation and facial expressions. The robot, called Moxie, is an “animate companion” designed to help children between the age of five and 10 develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills through play-based learning. Moxie has been shortlisted […]
Keep Your AirPods In Place With These Earrings
Jewellery designer Suhani Parekh has created a series of earrings that wrap and clip onto Apple’s AirPod headphones to stop them falling out of ears. Parekh, who is creative director of London jewellery company MISHO, came up with the idea to use jewellery to hold wireless headphones in place after her own kept falling out and getting lost. “These not […]
Upcycled Pineapple Leaves
Technologies that extend the lifespan of perishable foods could help us avoid huge amounts of waste, and scientists in Singapore have unearthed a promising new possibility in the form of chemically treated pineapple leaves. The team’s new upcycling method converts this typically discarded biomass into an aerogel that preserves other fruits and vegetables, and could also be used to clean […]
5 Exciting Photography Careers
The world is rapidly changing so there is no need in having a nine to five office job to make decent money. You can open up your mind and choose to pursue your true passion. If it’s photography, you are on the right page. You have probably heard of the most popular photography careers – weddings, travel, portraits. If you […]
Apple’s Ambitious Store
Described by Apple as its most ambitious retail project, the newly-completed Apple Marina Bay Sands appears to float on the water in Singapore. The building features generous glazing offering stunning panoramic views and can be reached by an underwater entrance. Apple Marina Bay Sands’ overall design is inspired by Rome’s iconic Pantheon and was created with longtime collaborator Foster + […]
Solar-Powered Mode Of Public Water Transportation
You know those chugging, air-polluting boats that take an hour to load, an hour to make their way across the river and another 45 minutes just to unload? Forget them. The CrossWater is here, and it could revolutionize the way people travel on the water. This is an invention you have to see to believe. And once you do see […]
LED Face Mask
Given the state of the world at the moment, it looks like face masks are here to stay for a while yet – so you might as well have some fun with them. An indie game maker is now launching the JabberMask, a voice-activated wearable packed with LEDs that move like a mouth in time with your speech, or can […]
5 Innovative Ideas To Improve Retail Business Operations
There are several innovative business ideas to improve your retail store operations. Every successful retail store needs a series of reliable strategies for marketing, operations, and management. With the retail landscape becoming increasingly competitive, it has never been more important to improve operations and exceed customer expectations. Fortunately, there are a series of ideas, processes, and strategies to help you […]
Facebook Working on AR Glasses
Facebook’s Reality Labs Research wing is currently working on a number of projects designed to help us cut through noisy environments and zero in on folks we’re trying to hold a conversation with, or enhance our daily lives when used with AR glasses. “At FRL Research, we are exploring new technologies that can extend, protect, and enhance your hearing ability […]