Haf-Clip lets mountain bikers carry gear on their handlebars

Although rough-n-ready no-foolin’-around mountain bikes usually aren’t equipped with racks or baskets, there are times when riders need to carry a little something with them. The Canadian-designed Haf-Clip was created with such situations in mind.Conti… Continue reading Haf-Clip lets mountain bikers carry gear on their handlebars

Envo Flex Snowbike is the latest take on an ebike for the snow

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.C… Continue reading Envo Flex Snowbike is the latest take on an ebike for the snow

Study suggests pills work fastest if taken while lying on right side

When taking a pill such as a pain reliever, it goes without saying that you want it to work as fast as possible. According to a new study, taking that pill while lying on your right side will help it to do so.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Well… Continue reading Study suggests pills work fastest if taken while lying on right side

Japanese EMTs to start using AR glasses while transporting patients

There are many potential uses for augmented reality (AR) glasses, such as real-time captioning for the deaf, training military pilots, and providing runners with virtual partners. Now, they may also help Japanese emergency medical technicians (EMTs) sa… Continue reading Japanese EMTs to start using AR glasses while transporting patients

Cozy pop-up Crucoon is like a couch-cushion fort for adults

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.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, Life… Continue reading Cozy pop-up Crucoon is like a couch-cushion fort for adults

New sweat sensor uses molecule-shaped holes to detect more metabolites

Although there are now a number of skin-worn sensors which identify metabolites in sweat, the technology is limited in what it can detect, plus the sensors often aren’t reusable. A new one, however, utilizes a “molecularly imprinted polymer” to be much… Continue reading New sweat sensor uses molecule-shaped holes to detect more metabolites

You light up my legs – Flock Light makes cyclists look more “human”

Motorists see a lot of lights on busy nighttime roads, so it’s possible that a bicycle’s tail light may not stand out as anything special. The Flock Light is claimed to address that problem, by illuminating the rider’s legs as they pedal.Continue Readi… Continue reading You light up my legs – Flock Light makes cyclists look more “human”

Graphene-infused mesh could keep rotator cuff injuries from recurring

A torn rotator cuff can be debilitating enough on its own, but unfortunately once such an injury has occurred, it’s more likely to happen again. An experimental new mesh could help keep that from happening, thanks to tiny pieces of graphene.Continue Re… Continue reading Graphene-infused mesh could keep rotator cuff injuries from recurring