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We’ve already heard about renewable energy systems that use aerial kites to generate electricity via the wind. Well, the Manta system is kind of similar, although it uses an underwater kite that “flies” in tidal or river currents.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Tidal power system will use an underwater kite to generate electricity
We’ve already heard about renewable energy systems that use aerial kites to generate electricity via the wind. Well, the Manta system is kind of similar, although it uses an underwater kite that “flies” in tidal or river currents.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Tidal power system will use an underwater kite to generate electricity
Most outdoorsy types select a backpack based on the amount of stuff that they usually carry … but what happens when they occasionally need to carry more? Well, in the case of the Roo, they just pull the backpack open and insert an extra bag.Continue Re… Continue reading Roo backpack opens wide to carry more gear
As is the case with other types of livestock farming, antibiotics are widely used in aquaculture to prevent disease. There may soon be a healthier and more eco-friendly alternative though, in the form of seaweed added to existing fish food.Continue Rea… Continue reading Seaweed supplement claimed to quadruple immune response of farmed fish
A couple of years ago, LeFeet announced its S1 modular electric underwater scooter. The Chinese manufacturer is now back again, with the less expensive C1 model – and it can do more than just scoot underwater.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, Transport… Continue reading LeFeet C1 modular underwater scooter does double duty
When wheelchair users are traversing loose or slippery surfaces (such as snow or wet sidewalks), it would help if their chairs had knobby, grippy tires. Well, that’s what the reTyre Traction system is claimed to give them, within a matter of seconds.Co… Continue reading reTyre Traction system quickly adds lugged treads to wheelchair tires
Waterproof coatings do make products such as outerwear much more useful, but they also drive up the price. A new coating, though, is claimed to be 90 percent cheaper to produce, while still being highly effective and more eco-friendly.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading New waterproof coating claimed to be cheaper and greener than others
Although we may all get a dry mouth from time to time, for some people it can be an ongoing debilitating condition. There could be new hope for such folks, however, thanks to a recent accidental discovery.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags:… Continue reading Accidental discovery may lead to new treatment for mouth dryness
Just like our fingerprints, the shape and pattern of each dog’s nose is unique to that animal. Bearing this in mind, pet food company Iams has launched a “nose-centric” app for identifying lost dogs – appropriately enough, it’s called NOSEiD.Continue R… Continue reading Biometric ID app knows lost dogs by their noses
While serious photographers use a DSLR for most of their shots, smartphones are still handy for easily posting photos and videos. That’s where a new “smart plate” comes in, as it lets users quickly mount either device on a tripod.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Smart tripod plate works with both smartphones and DSLRs