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Industrial piping has a hard life, as it’s constantly exposed to liquids that can damage its inner surface over time. A new polymer coating could help protect such pipes, while removing toxic metals from the liquids as it does so.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Waste-derived coating could protect pipes and absorb pollutants
Kayaks have many great qualities, but they’re typically not something you can store in a closet or carry in a backpack. That’s why we’ve been seeing an increasing number of folding kayaks, and the Pontos is one of the lightest, smallest-folding models … Continue reading Pontos folding kayak weighs 7 pounds, and can be stuffed into a bag
Even though electronic implants such as pacemakers may save people’s lives, the body’s immune system sees those same implants as unwanted foreign objects. An experimental new drug-doped coating, however, may help keep that from happening.Continue Readi… Continue reading Drug-doped silicone may stop implants from being rejected
Ordinarily, water is used to clean off the layer of dust that continuously accumulates on solar panels. In arid regions, however, doing so can be challenging. A new system addresses this problem, by substituting electrostatic repulsion for water.Contin… Continue reading Electrostatic tech could keep solar panels dust-free in arid regions
Stand-up paddle boards certainly can be fun, but kayaks are generally a faster, more efficient means of getting around. Watercraft company Bote has now combined the best features of both, in its redesigned Rackham Aero paddle board.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Rackham Aero SUP can be converted to a pedalled or paddled kayak
Based on a design that was first patented in 1891, the German-made Weltrekord was a 1950’s ratchet screwdriver that has since become a collector’s item. British tool manufacturer MetMo has now reimagined it, using today’s materials and production techn… Continue reading MetMo Driver gives a classic ratchet screwdriver a modern twist
When experiencing anxiety, many people may feel the need to hug a squishy object such as a cushion. According to a new study, the act of doing so could actually help reduce feelings of anxiety – especially if the cushion “breathes.”Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading “Breathing” cushion shown to reduce anxiety when hugged
Monitoring your performance can help you improve in pretty much any sport, and that includes table tennis. The German-designed Janova paddle was created with this fact in mind, as it tracks your strokes while you play.Continue ReadingCategory: Sports, … Continue reading Janova paddle brings performance-tracking smarts to table tennis
Although few people would describe roller coasters as boring, they can get a bit “samey” over time if you always ride the same one. That’s where ROCO comes in, as it lets users create their own unique virtual roller coaster ride, every time they use it… Continue reading ROCO lets users create their own virtual roller coaster rides
In East Africa and other regions, potato crops are currently threatened by a worm known as the potato cyst nematode. There could be new hope for protecting the plants, however, in the form of biodegradable paper made from banana waste.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Inexpensive banana-waste paper used to protect potatoes from pests