Although self-driving cars definitely are coming, the first ones will likely still need to periodically have the driver take manual control of the vehicle. A new system could check if the driver is currently able to do so, by monitoring what they’re doing. Presently being developed by a team at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Optronics, System Technologies and Image […]
A.I Can Determine Driver’s Activity
Starting A Hydroponic Farm At Home
As weather patterns continue to become more and more unpredictable thanks to climate change, many gardeners are looking for easy and effective ways of growing crops no matter the season. Fortunately, hydroponic farming offers a way to grow fruits, herbs, and vegetables all year round. And while some DIY solutions might be a little complex to set up initially, they […]
Gaming Device For Stroke Rehabilitation
When someone has suffered arm weakness due to a stroke, it’s important for them to perform repetitive exercises in order to regain strength in the limb. A new device is designed to help them do so, as they use the gadget to play video games. Designed by a team at Imperial College London, the rehabilitation tool is known as the […]
An Essential Guide to start your own Trucking Company
According to statistics, trucks deliver up to 70% of all freight in the United States. This equates to billions of dollars in shipping products each year. With the continued driver shortage, growing freight demand, and rising prices, now might be an excellent moment to launch your trucking company. Starting a trucking company may seem a lucrative idea, but there are […]
5 Important Things to Know Before Starting a Non-Profit
Starting a non-profit is thrilling, because it means that you have the opportunity to help people and make a change in the world. But, unfortunately, many aren’t aware of what goes into starting a non-profit besides the charitable acts themselves. These are five vital things you should know before going into this line of work! What Is Your Mission? What’s […]
Outdoor Pump Canoeing
Among other items, serious canoeists are advised to carry an extra paddle (in case they lose one) and a bilge pump (in case their boat gets swamped). The Paddle Pump is designed to make things simpler, by combining both tools in one device. Reportedly tipping the scales at 1.4 lb (635 g), the Paddle Pump features a telescoping aluminum shaft […]
Cup Hero Separates Recycling & Composting
We’ve written about the problems with single-use coffee pods before — a majority of these little capsules end up in landfills and contribute to the world’s growing plastic pollution issues. There are plenty of alternatives, from biodegradable and compostable pods to refillable pods, but for coffee lovers reluctant to switch to sustainable alternatives, there’s the Cup Hero. Inventor Connor Feeney got the idea while […]
Greenest Urban Gardens
El Terreno is a community garden center that does more than grow food. It brings an urban population together and puts the ideas of community support, educational enrichment and purpose in serving the greater good all together in rows of plants and flowers. Based in Mexico City, a project called El Terreno began during the COVID-19 outbreak. During this time […]
Holoswim Goggles
Swimming is one of those sports in which stopping to check a smartwatch can be quite disruptive. Because of this, we’ve recently seen a number of performance-tracking goggles hit the market. One of the newest, known as Holoswim, is now on Kickstarter. Developed by Hong Kong-based startup Guangli, the Holoswim setup consists of a fairly normal-looking set of swim goggles […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked To Lack of Gut Bacteria
Impressive new research led by a team from University College London is suggesting bacterial imbalances in the gut microbiome may play a major role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis. The preclinical study found damage to the gut lining directly correlates with joint inflammation and arthritis severity. For some time now researchers have reported consistent links between gut microbiome abnormalities […]