Naturally occurring hormone could offer a better osteoporosis treatment

Osteoporosis is characterized by the deterioration of bone tissue, resulting in weak bones that are easily broken. There may be new hope for treating the disease, however, utilizing a naturally occurring hormone.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Scien… Continue reading Naturally occurring hormone could offer a better osteoporosis treatment→

MIT surgical robot could let surgeons remotely treat stroke victims

When someone has experienced a stroke or aneurysm, they may require a surgical procedure known as an endovascular intervention. A new MIT-designed robotic system could ensure that they receive the treatment quickly, even if the physician is nowhere nea… Continue reading MIT surgical robot could let surgeons remotely treat stroke victims→

Self-contained ootbox portable office is made from a shipping container

There are some situations in which extra office space is temporarily required, but a full-scale move into a larger building would be overkill. That’s where the ootbox comes in, as it’s a rentable portable office made out of an upcycled shipping contain… Continue reading Self-contained ootbox portable office is made from a shipping container→

Scope Atmoz lets cyclists adjust tire pressure while they’re riding

Bicycle tire pressure is a compromise – high pressure is best on smooth roads, whereas lower pressure is better on rough terrain. The Scope Atmoz system allows cyclists to incrementally switch back and forth between the two, while the bike is in motion… Continue reading Scope Atmoz lets cyclists adjust tire pressure while they’re riding→

Sunlight exposure may help rehabilitate tumor-afflicted sea turtles

It’s a sad fact that many sea turtles now suffer from fibropapillomatosis, a disease in which debilitating tumors grow on various parts of the body. There may be new hope, however, as a recent study suggests that exposure to sunlight could help afflict… Continue reading Sunlight exposure may help rehabilitate tumor-afflicted sea turtles→

GoPro’s “lightest-ever” Hero10 Black Bones is made to go on drones

If you own an actioncam, you’ve probably at least thought of mounting it on a drone. Unfortunately, though, many of the cameras are too heavy to go airborne … which is where the GoPro Hero10 Black Bones is designed to come in.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading GoPro’s “lightest-ever” Hero10 Black Bones is made to go on drones→

Cleat Key is made to put cyclists’ feet at the right angle

When using clipless bicycle pedals, proper adjustment of the shoe cleats is crucial not just to optimum performance, but also to the avoidance of injuries. A new device known as the Cleat Key is designed to make sure they’re at the right rotational ang… Continue reading Cleat Key is made to put cyclists’ feet at the right angle→

Onak takes on Oru, with compact low-cost Bato origami boat

When we last heard about Belgian startup Onak, it was debuting an improved version of its origami-style folding canoe. Now, Onak is back with a considerably smaller and less costly boat, called the Bato.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags… Continue reading Onak takes on Oru, with compact low-cost Bato origami boat→

Maze-like material keeps even the smallest insects from reaching crops

Instead of using insecticides, farmers will sometimes cover their plants with a mesh fabric. A new such material has now been developed, which keeps out a wider range of bugs while still allowing crops to get enough sunlight and water.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Maze-like material keeps even the smallest insects from reaching crops→