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Scientists have developed a new method of providing information on 3D-printed foods, by printing a QR code within the food itself. Doing so doesn’t affect the taste or outward appearance of the food, nor does it require the use of any labels.Continue R… Continue reading interiqr tech prints edible, informational QR codes right into foods
The tiny Pacific mole crab (Emerita analoga) has a unique talent, in that it can burrow straight down into the sand using its flexible legs. An experimental new robot copies that capability, and it could actually have some practical applications.Contin… Continue reading Crab-inspired robot uses fabric-stretching legs to bury itself
While plants such as corn and soybeans are major sources of biofuel, they’re grown on land that could otherwise be used for food crops. With that problem in mind, scientists have genetically engineered oil-producing duckweed that could be grown in wast… Continue reading Engineered duckweed could be a more sustainable source of biofuel
Generally speaking, high-end full-suspension electric mountain bikes typically weigh somewhere around 23 kg (51 lb). Renowned Italian brand Wilier’s new Urta Hybrid is claimed to be much lighter, reportedly tipping the scales at just 16 kg (35 lb) in i… Continue reading Wilier’s Urta Hybrid full-squish eMTB is one of the lightest you can buy
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.Contin… Continue reading Assistive mouthguard lets users control devices by biting down
Electric longboards may be a cool and handy form of urban transportation, but they’re typically too big to carry in an airline-friendly bag. The aptly-named Traveler Board is an exception, and while it’s made with portability in mind, it still boasts s… Continue reading Traveler Board electric longboard comes apart when it’s time to fly
While it’s handy to be able to control our devices via voice commands, speaking those commands out loud can be problematic. The EarCommand system offers an alternative, as it “reads” users’ silently mouthed words by monitoring their ear canal.Continue … Continue reading EarCommand tech lets users silently mouth commands to devices
A significant percentage of waterborne microplastic pollution takes the form of synthetic microfibers, which are shed by our clothes as they’re being washed. A new device known as Gulp lets homeowners filter those fibers out of their wash water, keepin… Continue reading Gulp captures microfibers from eco-conscious users’ washing machines
For decades, inventors have pursued the concept of adding “smell-o-vision” to movies or TV shows. Swedish scientists have now created such a system for use in VR gaming, and it could actually help people regain their lost sense of smell.Continue Readin… Continue reading Nosewise Handheld Olfactometer brings a sense of smell to VR gaming
What do you get when cross an ebike with a hydrofoil? That would be the Manta5, which we first heard about back in 2017. The 2nd-gen model has now been announced, and it features a new throttle-only mode, along with a much quicker learning curve.Contin… Continue reading Manta5 SL3 pedal-electric hydrofoil sports a throttle and easier launches