A team from Australia’s RMIT University says it’s figured out a cost-effective way to produce hydrogen using wastewater and sewage. The process not only produces clean H2 gas, it also captures all the carbon in human poop and puts it to valuable use. In doing so, it could not only generate clean power from a virtually limitless human waste resource, […]
RMIT New Cost Effective Carbon To Hydrogen Reactor
Virtual Tour of Ikea’s Tiny Home
There are so many benefits to moving into a tiny home (as long as you can handle living in close quarters, of course) — and IKEA wants to give tiny house hopefuls an inside look at the lifestyle. So, IKEA has designed and built a sustainable tiny home, and the space is available for free virtual tours online. Along with brand […]
Porous Silicone Paves Way For Wearable Bio Sensors
Biosensors that can be worn on the skin promise some exciting possibilities, with the potential to non-invasively monitor everyday health, and even things like glucose or stress levels. Scientists at Binghamton University have made a breakthrough that could make them more comfortable to wear and the signals they produce a lot clearer, showing off a new type of porous silicone […]
Multitool Adventure Mixes It Up
The Hibear All-Day Adventure Flask keeps your favorite liquids flowing from wake-up coffee to one last nightcap. This innovative all-in-one beverage master features a screw-apart design and multi-component system to fix up pour-over or cold brew coffee to start the day, carry water through the peak heat of the afternoon, and shake and strain a fireside martini (or few) to […]
Mealworms As A Protein Source?
A new study published in the Journal of Insects as Food and Feed has revealed that yellow mealworms can serve as an alternative protein source for animals and, possibly, humans. The study comes at a time when global food demands keep rising. Spontaneous population growth in developing countries has led to a shortage of protein sources, prompting researchers to look […]
Moxie Smart Robot
Technology company Embodied has developed a robot companion for children that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to process and respond to natural conversation and facial expressions. The robot, called Moxie, is an “animate companion” designed to help children between the age of five and 10 develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills through play-based learning. Moxie has been shortlisted […]
Keep Your AirPods In Place With These Earrings
Jewellery designer Suhani Parekh has created a series of earrings that wrap and clip onto Apple’s AirPod headphones to stop them falling out of ears. Parekh, who is creative director of London jewellery company MISHO, came up with the idea to use jewellery to hold wireless headphones in place after her own kept falling out and getting lost. “These not […]
Upcycled Pineapple Leaves
Technologies that extend the lifespan of perishable foods could help us avoid huge amounts of waste, and scientists in Singapore have unearthed a promising new possibility in the form of chemically treated pineapple leaves. The team’s new upcycling method converts this typically discarded biomass into an aerogel that preserves other fruits and vegetables, and could also be used to clean […]
5 Exciting Photography Careers
The world is rapidly changing so there is no need in having a nine to five office job to make decent money. You can open up your mind and choose to pursue your true passion. If it’s photography, you are on the right page. You have probably heard of the most popular photography careers – weddings, travel, portraits. If you […]
Apple’s Ambitious Store
Described by Apple as its most ambitious retail project, the newly-completed Apple Marina Bay Sands appears to float on the water in Singapore. The building features generous glazing offering stunning panoramic views and can be reached by an underwater entrance. Apple Marina Bay Sands’ overall design is inspired by Rome’s iconic Pantheon and was created with longtime collaborator Foster + […]