What if a fitness tracker sitting on your wrist could detect COVID-19 before you even developed symptoms? An impressive new study claims this is not only possible, but preliminary investigations found infections can be detected nearly 48 hours before symptoms appear. The new research began in early 2020, soon after the pandemic kicked off. A team of researchers wondered whether […]
Wearable System Detects Covid19 Before Symptoms Appear
Biodegradable Sneakers
They’re known as the first fully biodegradable shoe in the world. BLUEVIEW sneakers are made entirely with plant-based materials, proving that anything and everything can be sustainable if companies are bold enough to make it happen. When exposed to air, every single part of these shoes will completely break down. It took scientists more than six years to work out a formula using plants […]
Cooler Keg Portable Draft Beer
It’s hard to beat a draft beer, but we usually have to make do with bottles and cans when away from the bar. Enter the Cooler Keg, a new design for a draft beer dispensing system built right into a cooler. The Cooler Keg looks a lot like a regular picnic cooler, apart from the pair of taps poking out […]
Envo Flex Snowbike
Two years ago we told you about Envo’s Electric SnowBike Kit, which let users convert their existing mountain bike into a snow-going ebike. Well, the Canadian company is now offering a complete self-contained package, in the form of the Flex Snowbike. Announced this Wednesday, the Snowbike is part of Envo’s new Flex line of off-road ebikes. They all share a common […]
Blood Biomarker Identify Diabetes Before Symptoms Develop
Type 2 diabetes can take years to develop, and if caught early it is an entirely preventable disease. A new study suggests a particular blood biomarker could be used to identify those patients on the way to a diabetes diagnosis but yet to display symptoms of disease. Currently, doctors performing routine health checks often measure a patient’s blood sugar levels. […]
Luxury Shipping Container
The Porter is one of the most ambitious shipping container-based houses we’ve seen in a while. Designer Bob’s Containers has maximized living space in the compact home by installing a large garage-style door that opens it up to the outside and also added some nice features including a spacious rooftop deck area with hot tub and relaxation net. The Porter […]
Electric Hydrofoil Board
With new consumer technologies, it’s often the case that big corporations will join the party once smaller startups have tested the waters. Such is the case with major Canadian manufacturer Sea-Doo, which has just announced its upcoming Rise electric hydrofoil board. Regular readers of New Atlas will know that electric hydrofoil boards (or eFoils) have been around for a few […]
Pop-Up Crucoon
There’s nothing like nestling down in your own private, comfy tent when camping in the wilderness. Well, the Crocoon is designed to bring that same snuggly vibe to people’s homes, local parks, or even their beds. The Crocoon was designed by Irish company Crua Outdoors, which has previously brought us a variety of tents and hammocks. In fact, the product’s name is a […]
Walk Wise Walker
It’s important to monitor the physical activity level of seniors living on their own, as a decrease may indicate health problems, depression, cognitive decline, or a debilitating fall. A new device does so simply and unobtrusively, by hitching a ride on the senior’s walker. Known as WalkWise, the tool was created by WalkWise company CEO Peter Chamberlain when he was […]
Liquid Nitrogen Outdoor Cooling System
Israeli company Green Kinoko is preparing for the first public tests of a remarkable clean outdoor cooling system. The Kinsho system operates like the inverse of an outdoor cafe heater, cooling several tables per unit without using any electricity. The secret: liquid nitrogen. Standard tanks holding this frigid liquid at -196 °C (-321 °F) are loaded into the coolers, and […]