Making calls to your existing or potential clients is a strategic part of running a business. Whether you’re fulfilling callback requests, generating leads, or proving customer service, communication matters a lot in a business. Luckily, there are tools available to help you meet your communication needs and keep your customers happy and satisfied. One of these is the use of […]
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Robotic Camera Moves Along With Insects In Flight
Currently the only way of getting stable video of insects in flight involves tethering them in place – which some people would say isn’t really “flying” at all. Now, however, French scientists have developed a camera platform that moves through the air with the insect. The robotic system was created via a collaboration between CNRS (French National Center for Scientific […]
Aqua-Fi Bring WiFi Tech To Underwater World
Radio waves travel poorly through the water, which makes it difficult for divers or submersibles to wirelessly transmit information to the surface. Scientists are trying to change that, though, by developing an underwater version of Wi-Fi. Back in 2018, we heard how researchers at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) had used lasers to transmit HD […]
MIT New Roll-To-Roll Production Method Promises Top Notch Graphene
Graphene may be a versatile material, but it remains very tricky to produce in large amounts. Now, an MIT team has found a new way to make large sheets of graphene in a roll-to-roll process, by depositing it onto a substrate that can easily be peeled off. This advance could allow for transparent graphene electrodes on solar cells. Currently, one […]
Blinxi Adds LED Turn Indicators To Existing Bike Helmets
There are now numerous “smart” bike helmets available, most of which incorporate remotely operated LED turn indicators. Well, if that’s the feature you really want, Blinxi lets you add it to your existing “dumb” helmet. Created by Paris-based company Overade (which previously brought us a rather clever folding helmet), the Blinxi system consists of two main parts: the actual LED […]
Blue Nalu Innovative Cell-Based Seafood
Scientists are leaning into the idea of lab-grown food as a solution for food shortages around the globe, and while the idea may not sound appetizing, advancements in cell technology have moved towards more palatable, and even enjoyable, food options. While 3D printed steak and lab-produced chicken are on their way to the market, one innovative company has set their sights […]
Stem Cell-Loaded Microneedles Speed Up Wound Healing
Stem cells are powerful tools that could one day unlock new frontiers in regenerative medicine. Now, a new study has shown that a certain type of stem cell can be delivered into injured tissues with dissolvable microneedles, to heal wounds. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are responsible for replenishing bone, cartilage, muscle and fat cells in the body. But more recently, […]
Seafloat Mooring System
When numerous boats crowd into one cove for the night, each one drops an anchor that could potentially damage coral or other seabed marine life. That’s why the Seafloat system was created, as it lets several boats share one “anchor.” Designed by a French company of the same name, Seafloat incorporates offshore floating mooring platforms, which multiple boats tie up […]
Creating An Electrical Charge Using Only Humidity
Using electrical storms as a jumping off point, scientists at Israel’s Tel Aviv University believe they may have uncovered a new source of renewable energy. In laboratory experiments, the team was able to generate a voltage using only water and metal, which raises the prospect of batteries that can be charged with nothing but the humidity in the air. “We […]
Online Farmers Markets Gain Popularity
Virtual farmers markets have been online for a few years now, but the COVID-19 pandemic is giving them a boost. Many consumers are happy to get fresh goods from local farmers without having to brave in-person stores or markets. Online farmers markets usually operate in a fairly small geographical area. The operators partner with local farms to market their wares […]