If you recently became a parent, or know someone close to you who has, you’ll understand the obsession surrounding the new little bundle of joy. It’s important to savor these moments because, unfortunately, they won’t stay that small for very long! The Babyprints® DIY Baby Print & Photo Frame Kit celebrates early milestones by keeping a moment in time safely […]
DIY Baby Frame Kit
Scout EBike Camper Trailer
Bikepacking usually involves camping in a backpacking tent or other easily carried ultralight shelter, but bike-sized camping trailers have been popping up as an interesting alternative. With electric bikes continuing to grow in power and popularity, certain bikepacking trips are starting to resemble RV camping a little more, backpacking a little less. The all-new Scout camper presents another way of […]
Modular Cooler Packs
With camping and outdoor adventure becoming a pillar of the “new normal,” we’ve seen some interesting evolutions of the cooler in 2020, from precisely regulated vacuum boxes to roll-anywhere electric fridge/freezers. With just weeks left to go in the year, another interesting cooler design is making its debut. Fitted at all four corners with removable gear pods, the rugged new […]
Keeping Glaucoma At Bay
Presently, glaucoma is treated via daily-administered eye drops, surgery, or implanted devices – none of which are guaranteed to be successful. In the future, however, it’s possible that a twice-yearly injection could do the trick. Glaucoma occurs when a fluid known as aqueous humor can’t drain from the eye as it normally would. Instead, it builds up, creating pressure. If […]
Bluetooth Links Peloton Bikes With Zwift Cycling Platform
The Peloton stationary bike and the Zwift online cycling platform have both become quite popular, yet they’re not entirely compatible with one another. That’s where the Shift Smart Trainer comes in, as it acts as a resistance-adjusting bridge between the two. For readers who are unfamiliar with the Peloton, it’s a performance-monitoring exercise bike that links its user up with […]
Solar-Powered Autoclave
While autoclaves are considered essential for sterilizing medical equipment in First World health care facilities, they’re often not available in developing nations where access to electricity is limited. A new solar-powered autoclave may be the answer to that problem. Autoclaves work by subjecting items to pressurized steam for at least 30 minutes, killing bacteria in the process. That steam comes […]
Studying Carbon Absorption of “Marine Snow” Algae
As tiny carbon-hungry organisms, algae play an important role in removing CO2 from the atmosphere, and a first-of-a-kind research expedition is set to highlight just how important that role might be. With a fleet of advanced deep-diving robots, scientists will pay a visit to the seafloor to investigate the load carried by dead algae falling to the depths of the […]
New Bioplastic Holding Boiling Liquids
Making plastic materials out of biomass instead of crude oil and natural gas offers a number of environmental benefits, but these so-called bioplastics tend to underperform in a few key areas. Scientists at the University of Akron may have found a solution to one such shortcoming, engineering a new form of PLA plastic that can be used to contain boiling […]
World’s First Commercial Fusion Power Plant
The UK government is looking for a site on which to build the world’s first prototype commercial fusion power plant. With the goal of being operational by 2040, the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) will be designed to provide energy and create a hub for fusion energy and associated industries. If you think that all sounds very ambitious, you’re […]
New Method Allows For Natural Gas To Quickly Be Converted Into Solids
Engineers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new way to convert natural gas into a solid form, allowing it to be stored and transported more safely and easily. The process can be done in just 15 minutes using a low-toxicity mixture. It may be a fossil fuel, but natural gas remains a key energy source for […]