Collaborate Disseminate
If you’ve seen even a single shark documentary, then you’ve probably heard that the majority of attacks on humans are likely due to sharks mistaking people for seals. Scientists now say they’ve confirmed that theory, using computer models.Continue Read… Continue reading Computer models back up theory that sharks mistake surfers for seals
Although hearing aids do make life easier for many people, their limited battery life can be problematic. Scientists have set about addressing that shortcoming, by designing a hearing aid that requires no batteries.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags… Continue reading Battery-free hearing aid generates its own electricity
You may have heard of electrochromic windows or sunglasses that can be electronically switched between clear and tinted states. Well, the same technology has been applied to a new material that could both heat and cool buildings, if mounted on their ou… Continue reading Electrochromic material could help buildings heat up and cool down
For people with particularly cavity-prone teeth, daily brushing and flossing aren’t always enough. A new treatment could help, as it uses tiny particles known as nanozymes to break down plaque and kill cavity-causing bacteria.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Iron-oxide “nanozymes” could help fight cavities
If you wanted to 3D print an object that was magnetic in some areas only, you’d typically have to print two separate items out of different metals, then join them together. A new take on an existing technique, however, allows for the printing of single… Continue reading Adapted 3D printing technique produces partially magnetic objects
One of the ironies of treating chronic wounds lies in the fact that when removing the dressing to check the wound, you often set back the healing process. A new type of “smart bandage” was designed with this problem in mind, as it transmits wound data … Continue reading VeCare tech relays wound data while leaving the bandage in place
Commercial pineapple skin waste typically ends up being composted, or even just dumped in landfills. According to new research, however, a feed additive made from powdered skins has been shown to help farmed tilapia fish avoid infections, plus it repor… Continue reading Pineapple skin diet shown to boost growth and immune system of tilapia
It was just this week that we told you about the Kinner, a rather attractive Finnish velomobile. Well, another head-turner has now come to our attention – this one is called the Northern Light 428, and it looks like a human-powered rocket.Continue Read… Continue reading Northern Light velomobile may be blue, but its hybrid drive runs green
Although a technology known as electroporation is very effective at delivering DNA-based vaccines, the required equipment tends to be bulky, complex and expensive. Now, however, scientists have shown that a converted barbecue lighter is capable of doin… Continue reading More-effective vaccination tech is built around a barbecue lighter
Although an electric motorbike might be a fun and economical form of transportation, finding parking for the thing could be problematic. That’s where the Tatamel Bike comes in, as it can fit beneath a desk when folded.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Tr… Continue reading Tatamel electric motorbike folds down to sit beneath a desk