While wind energy systems can come in some pretty big forms, scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore have been working on a low-cost solution at the other end of the spectrum. The team has developed an inexpensive device sensitive enough to capture energy from a light breeze and turn it into electricity, generating enough to run a small commercial […]
Cheap Wind Harvester
This Library Wins UK Top Architectural Prize
Following the reveal of six shortlisted projects earlier this year, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 2022 winner of the Stirling Prize, the most prestigious award in British architecture. Níall McLaughlin Architects has won for its superbly designed New Library, Magdalene College in Cambridge, which is built to last at least 400 years. Situated within the University […]
“Hyperscooter” Sets To Hit The Streets
In the automotive world, there are regular run-of-the-mill cars, then there are exotic high-performance hypercars. Well, with features such as titling steering, carbon fiber construction and dual motors, the Dragonfly is being touted as the world’s first “Hyperscooter.” Right off the bat, we should note that this isn’t the first time we’ve covered the Dragonfly. British company D-Fly initially announced […]
Assistive Mouthguard
Ordinarily, we associate mouthguards with sports such as boxing and football. An experimental new one, however, could allow people who lack the use of their hands to control electronic devices – and it would do so by tracking their bite patterns. Currently in functional prototype form, the assistive device is being developed by scientists from the National University of Singapore […]
Space-Saving Turntable System
Back in 2019, Andover Audio launched the Spinbase speaker system for turntables featuring vibration control tech from its flagship music system. Now a cheaper version of that Model One all-in-one unit called the One E has been announced. As we’ve noted many times before, sales of vinyl records have been enjoying a healthy rise in recent years, prompting many music lovers to dust off […]
Campod Pioneers Fibreglass Camper
UK company Leisure Pods has nearly a decade of experience building distinctive fiberglass trailers for the catering industry. This month, it officially brings that expertise to the camper market with an all-new trailer suitably named the Campod. An alternative to teardrops and other compact, lightweight camping trailers, the Campod looks much like a Romani caravan or American covered wagon from […]
Orbitkey Ring
Since taking its first product to Kickstarter eight years ago, Australian startup Orbitkey hasn’t been afraid to float some fresh ideas around how we carry our keys, and its latest offering continues on with this theme. The company’s Ring v2 is a regular-enough keyring, but features a quick-release mechanism to prevent fingernail damage due to those dreaded, stubborn coils. Orbitkey’s original key […]
Fatty Acids On Skin Become Mosquito Magnets
If you’re one of the unlucky ones that seems to get ravaged by mosquitoes while others around you escape unscathed, a new study offers an explanation as to why. Scientists have examined what makes mosquitoes more attracted to some humans over others, and uncovered a strong association between being a so-called mosquito magnet and elevated levels of fatty acids on […]
Intel Next Generation Thunderbolt
Intel has demonstrated a prototype of the next generation of its Thunderbolt interface. The new connection will be up to three times faster than the existing Thunderbolt 4 when it debuts next year. The new Thunderbolt, which hasn’t yet received an official name, will deliver 80 gigabits per second (Gbps) of bandwidth in each direction. This boost will double data transfer rates […]
Graphene Trail Running
True to its name, British running footwear company Inov-8 has never shied away from new materials or features. For a few years now, it’s been focusing in on graphene for its trail running shoes. Now it’s mixing a little nitrogen into the formula. More specifically, it adds a nitrogen-injected foam it calls “Flyspeed” to enhance the new Trailfly Ultra G 280 with […]