Collaborate Disseminate
Facebook recently rebranded itself as Meta, with an eye toward the development of VR/AR tech. In one of its first projects since the announcement, it’s collaborating with Carnegie Mellon University on the development of a touch-sensitive electronic ski… Continue reading Facebook/Meta and Carnegie Mellon team up to develop electronic skin
Last year we told you about the prototype Tuck Bike, which featured both a folding frame and folding full-size 700c wheels. Well, you may soon be able to own one, as it’s the subject of a just-launched Kickstarter campaign.Continue ReadingCategory: Bic… Continue reading Folding-wheel Tuck Bike heads into production
Spotted salamanders are unique among vertebrates, in that they’re the only ones whose embryos have an algae living inside of them. Scientists are now hoping that a better understanding of this symbiotic relationship could lead to new drugs for humans.C… Continue reading Symbiotic salamander/algae relationship may inspire new drugs
Living coral reefs consist of rigid porous “skeletons” inhabited by the tiny coral polyps that built them. A new research project aims to restore damaged reefs faster than ever, utilizing 3D-printed skeletons made of the same material as the real thing… Continue reading 3D-printed calcium carbonate coral skeletons could help restore reefs
While there are now systems that allow cars to see pedestrians or vehicles which their drivers may not notice, such setups typically still can’t detect hazards that aren’t in direct line of sight. A new technology, however, uses other vehicles and road… Continue reading “Collective perception” tech lets connected cars see hidden hazards
There are now a number of bike-mounted devices that laser-project lines onto the road, showing motorists how much passing space they should provide. tether works in a similar fashion, but it also senses passing vehicles in order to produce cyclist-safe… Continue reading tether adds map-making brains to bike-mounted laser safety tech
There are now a number of bike-mounted devices that laser-project lines onto the road, showing motorists how much passing space they should provide. tether works in a similar fashion, but it also senses passing vehicles in order to produce cyclist-safe… Continue reading tether adds map-making brains to bike-mounted laser safety tech
Although there are custom-fit earbuds that are molded to individual users’ ear canals, Apple’s well-regarded AirPods Pro are not among them. Electronics startup ADV.SOUND has set out to address that situation, with its aftermarket Eartune Fidelity ear … Continue reading Eartune Fidelity ear tips bring a custom fit to AirPods Pro
Given the fact that they live in an environment full of brown tree trunks and green leaves, giant pandas’ bold black-and-white fur coloration might seem counterintuitive. According to a new study, however, it really does help them blend into their surr… Continue reading Study shows that pandas’ bold coloration actually helps them to hide
It can get tiresome, continually having to tell groups of children – or even adults – to be quiet. That’s where a new sound-sensitive lamp comes in, as it does the job for you by changing color in response to rising noise levels.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading LED warning lamp changes color as rooms get noisier