Review: Arclight Pedals light up the night with smart LED technology

Last year Redshift Sports announced its LED-equipped Arclight Pedals, which “magically” illuminate white in front and red in the rear, no matter which side of the pedal is facing up. I had a chance to try the things out for myself, and they’re everythi… Continue reading Review: Arclight Pedals light up the night with smart LED technology→

Foldylock Forever lays claim to “world’s strongest folding lock” title

Back in 2014, Seatylock turned a few heads with a folding bike lock that was built into the underside of a saddle. The company’s new Foldylock Forever is not seat-integrated, but it is claimed to be the strongest folding lock in the world.Continue Read… Continue reading Foldylock Forever lays claim to “world’s strongest folding lock” title→

Smart artery stent wirelessly transmits blood flow data

Stents can make a life-saving difference for people with vascular problems, as they open up narrowing blood vessels. An experimental new one goes a step further, by actually transmitting blood flow data to an external computer or mobile device.Continue… Continue reading Smart artery stent wirelessly transmits blood flow data→

Eco-friendlier cement made from sludge and urine

The production of traditional Portland cement is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, as the ingredients have to be heated to very high temperatures. Such is not the case with a new biocement, however, which also incorporates waste materials.Con… Continue reading Eco-friendlier cement made from sludge and urine→

Wearable simultaneously measures alcohol, lactate and glucose levels

While we’ve already seen skin-worn patches that can detect individual substances in the bloodstream, a new one goes considerably further. It simultaneously measures glucose, alcohol and lactate, and could have multiple applications.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Wearable simultaneously measures alcohol, lactate and glucose levels→

Emovo Grasp could help restore hand function to stroke victims

When someone has been left paralyzed by a stroke or brain injury, much of their recovery involves physically guiding the affected limb though the lost motion, so their brain can relearn it. A new exoskeleton does exactly that for the hand, and patients… Continue reading Emovo Grasp could help restore hand function to stroke victims→

Sugar and citric acid used to create nontoxic plywood glue

While we may think of wood as being earthy and natural, wooden materials such as plywood and particleboard typically contain formaldehyde-based adhesives that give off toxic fumes. Such is not the case with a new adhesive, however, which is made from g… Continue reading Sugar and citric acid used to create nontoxic plywood glue→

Elfly project will link Norwegian cities with electric seaplanes

Norway has a lot of coastline and many fjords, but not much in the way of flat, open ground on which to build runways. That’s where the Elfly project comes in, as it’s developing a short-haul electric seaplane that can take off and land in city harbour… Continue reading Elfly project will link Norwegian cities with electric seaplanes→