Professional athletes can maintain Olympic-level activity levels for weeks on end because they receive top-of-the-line muscle therapy that helps their bodies heal faster than normal. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune to recover like an athlete. The Evertone Prosage Thermo is all you need, and it’s on sale for $149.99. The Evertone Prosage Thermo is a […]
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Lightweight Gold Made Of Plastic
When it comes to gold, beauty and weight are two sides of the same coin. As nice as it looks in a watch or ring, pure gold would get too heavy for everyday wear, so it’s often lightened up with alloys. Now, by mixing it with plastic instead of other metals, researchers at ETH Zurich have created a new form […]
“Molecular Scissors”
Finding new uses for discarded tires is challenging, in part because of the sheer number the world churns through every day but also because of the inherent difficulties in recycling them. Scientists have now come up with a new way to break apart key components from the tire material for re-use, which could provide the basis for new and improved […]
Seven Facts About PEO Services
If you’ve ever heard of a PEO service, you’ve likely wondered what it is and what kinds of benefits it can offer to your business. Luckily, there are hundreds of PEO services available all over the country, and the information regarding their practices and benefits is abundant. Here, we’ve compiled a short list of seven facts about PEO services, so […]
“Nowcast Weather”
One of the most difficult challenges for artificial intelligence systems is predicting the weather – with an almost infinite number of variables to assess and model. But Google says its AI is making progress in the accuracy of its “nowcasts.” Nowcasting is forecasting the weather in the very short term, over the next one or two hours. While a quick […]
Lightweight Exoskeleton For Seniors
While some powered exoskeletons give able-bodied users “superstrength,” others are designed simply to let physically-challenged people move about normally. A new version of the latter is said to be much lighter and more user-responsive than others on the market. Currently in prototype form, the lower-body device is being developed via a collaboration between The City University of New York, City […]
Bolawrap A New Non-Lethal Method To Subdue Suspects
Although Tasers are an effective alternative to the use of lethal force by police officers, getting shot by one is still quite a painful and potentially harmful experience. That’s where the BolaWrap 100 comes in – when fired at a “difficult” suspect, it simply ties them up. Made by Arizona-based Wrap Technologies, the BolaWrap is a battery-powered electric razor-sized device, […]
Flexible Modularity At Heart Of E-Skateboard Design
Many boarders will have swapped out truck sets or replaced worn grip tape, but Globe International’s electric dot boards offer a good deal more configuration and tweaking options. Founded by Australians Matt, Peter and Stephen Hill in 1985, Globe International now sells skateboards, fashion and gear in more than 100 countries. The company’s latest board lineup is offered as three […]
Metrosnap Pod Can Be Post Office
Swiss automotive design shop Rinspeed has readied a forward-focused vehicle concept that can be split into two for next month’s CES. The modular Rinspeed MetroSnap builds on similar concepts from previous years and places a big emphasis on convenience, with the ability to become a corner store, a local postal office or really anything its owners might care to imagine. […]
Edible Fluro Tag Lights Up To Ensure Safety
Manufacturing counterfeit drugs is a sinister money-making exercise, but the problems don’t end at the profits. Counterfeit opioids, for example, have led to deaths in 46 states across the US, according to scientists at Purdue University, who have come up with an edible security tag that can be integrated into medicine to guarantee its safety and authenticity. While prescription medications […]