Sweat Sensor Tracks Stress Levels

Human sweat contains all kinds of valuable biomarkers that can be used to track different aspects of human health, such as glucose levels in diabetics or metabolic conditions during exercise, and a new breed of wearable sensors promise to make this a rather simple undertaking. Scientists at Switzerland’s École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have just developed the first of […]

Built In Suspension Telemetry

While there are systems that advise mountain bikers on their suspension settings, such setups are typically added to the bicycle, temporarily. Mondraker’s new MIND system, however, is built right into the bike, permanently providing feedback. The technology will initially be integrated into Mondraker’s 2021 Foxy Carbon and Crafty Carbon full-suspension mountain bikes. A rollout into the rest of the Spanish […]

Foldable Solar Cell 

Picture solar panels, and you’re most likely picturing a solid square slab. But the tech is becoming more flexible, and now engineers at Pusan National University in Korea have developed prototype solar cells that are fully foldable. Rigid solar cells are great for sticking on rooftops and huge solar farms, but they could use a little more flexibility to make […]

Coca-Cola Paper Bottle

The Coca-Cola Company has announced it will be trialing a paper bottle prototype in a limited run of 2,000 later this year. The test sales of the plant-based beverage AdeZ will be conducted in Hungary through the e-grocery retailer Kifli.hu. Selling beverages in paper containers is as old as the milk carton, which was called a paper bottle back in […]

Smell-Free Stainless Steel

By now we should all know how important composting is for the environment, but many people are put off by the smell of rotting food most compost bins can leave in the kitchen. Germany-based Kamaro Products has come up with a solution in the form of a stainless steel compost bin that features a smart airflow system and charcoal filter […]

A.I Tracks Oceanic Plastic From Air

As millions of tons of plastic wash into the ocean everyday, scientists have their work cut out for them in trying to keep tabs on its whereabouts, but they may soon have a useful new tool at the their disposal. Researchers at the University of Barcelona have developed an algorithm that can detect and quantify marine litter through aerial imagery, […]

Wheelchair With Folding Wheels 

Back in 2018, we heard about a full-size foldable wheel known as the Revolve. Its inventor, Andrea Mocellin, has now incorporated the technology into a wheelchair that folds down to fit inside an airliner’s overhead baggage area. The wheel itself features a central hub, six folding aluminum structures that take the place of traditional spokes, and an aluminum rim that’s […]

Flexible Drill Adapter

  With more time spent at home, many of us have a laundry list of home projects that we’d like to take on. However, hard-to-reach places can often bring on challenges that can deter us from finishing our ambitious endeavors. Meet the Flex Drill Adapter. Whether you’re working in a tight corner that limits the reach of your drill or […]

Powershot Pick Uses AI To Capture Photos Automatically

As it did with the Ivy Rec and PowerShot Zoom, Canon has launched a crowdfunding campaign to get an AI-powered camera called the PowerShot Pick into the hands of early adopters. Many of us capture key moments using smartphones or selfie-friendly pocket cameras, but these can be rather forced, all smiles and laughter affairs instead of something wholly natural. The […]