Collaborate Disseminate
While the Hubble Space Telescope has provided us with a wealth of data, getting it into orbit and servicing it have proven to be very expensive. The SuperBIT telescope is an intriguing alternative, as it hangs beneath a balloon instead of being launche… Continue reading Balloon-borne telescope promises Hubble-like images on a budget
When we hear about smartphones being used to perform analytical tasks, there’s usually also a device that’s connected to the phone. According to a new study, however, a phone’s own touchscreen could soon be used to test drinking water and other liquids… Continue reading Study suggests smartphone screens could detect toxins in water
Bike helmets work by absorbing impact energy that would otherwise be passed through to the wearer’s head. An experimental new helmet is claimed to do so better than conventional models, thanks to a special resin.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Tran… Continue reading Self-curing resin finds use in a tougher bicycle helmet
No matter how hard we may try, we can’t really tell if we’ve got bad breath – and asking someone else to sniff our breath for us can be awkward. It’s now possible that before too long, however, a portable “thumb-size” device could let us know.Continue … Continue reading Compact, portable bad breath detector is in the works
Not only are surgical scars unsightly in many cases, but their limited elasticity can also reduce the patient’s range of motion. There may be new hope, though, as a recent study has shed light on how a therapeutic peptide could drastically reduce such … Continue reading Anti-scarring medication causes collagen-forming cells to “dance”
Given the fact that bicycle commuters have to carry a lock with them at all times, we’ve seen a number of bike parts that double as locks. One of the latest, the ET-one, lets a pedal do the job – partially, at least.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, … Continue reading ET-one system turns a pedal into a bike lock
Because fruits just dangle from the main plant before ultimately falling off, one might think that they are unable to communicate with that plant. According to new research, however, tomato fruits are able to transmit alerts to their mother plant when … Continue reading Tomato study suggests fruits can warn mother plants of pest attacks
It would not be an understatement to say that some users of e-scooter sharing services ride rather irresponsibly. A new system, however, detects improper scooter usage and responds by warning the rider or even stopping the scooter if necessary.Continue… Continue reading Pedestrian Defense tech puts the brakes on unsafe e-scooter usage
Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers can be very difficult to treat, potentially leading to amputations or even death due to associated infections. A new dressing, however, may be able to heal such wounds while remaining much less expensive than… Continue reading Inexpensive collagen-based dressing could help heal chronic wounds
Given that we’re now in the midst of an ebike gold rush, companies are trying even harder to make their particular product stand out. The just-announced Ultima ebike is a good example, as it features a 4K camera, Bluetooth speakers, and a snazzy-lookin… Continue reading Ultima ebike packs in unique looks, a camera and speakers