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According to Japan’s Yokohama National University, jaundice occurs in 60 to 80 percent of all newborn babies, and can result in brain damage or even death if left unchecked. That’s why they’ve developed a new wearable device to help in its treatment.Co… Continue reading Forehead-worn device could improve jaundice treatment for babies
While there already are glasses that help compensate for red-green color blindness, the lenses often can’t be shaped to users’ prescriptions. That’s why scientists are now developing a new type of corrective contact lens – and it was inspired by old go… Continue reading Color blindness-correcting contacts inspired by antique glass
We all know that bats locate prey in the dark using echolocation, but … is that really all there is to it? Scientists decided to get more details on the animals’ hunting process, by equipping them with tiny wearable computers.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Bat “backpacks” provide new insights into hunting strategies
Long before the first 3D TVs or movies, people were enjoying three-dimensional stereoscopic photographs. The new Minuta Stereo camera allows users to create their own, in a decidedly vintage fashion.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, TechnologyTags… Continue reading Retro wooden Minuta Stereo camera lets users take 3D photos
The 2019 North American outbreak of E. coli contamination in romaine lettuce doubtless got many people thinking about how to most effectively wash their leafy veggies. Well, a new study suggests that using ultrasonic water may be the best way to go.Con… Continue reading Adding ultrasound to water could more thoroughly disinfect veggies
Although we’ve been hearing about various agricultural robots that are still in development, there’s at least one which is already commercially available. It’s called the Slopehelper, and it’s made mainly for use in vineyards.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Slopehelper agricultural robot tends to steep vineyards
Although wing-flapping micro-drones do already exist, the things tend to be quite fragile – and thus not ideally suited to real-world use. An experimental new one, however, utilizes a softer mechanism for greatly enhanced durability.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Tiny wing-flapping drone gets tougher by going softer
Many people like the idea of commuting by motorcycle, but are put off by the thought of being so open to the elements. The three-wheeled, fully-enclosed, tilting Nimbus EV was designed with just such folks in mind.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transp… Continue reading Nimbus tilting EV could be the non-motorcycle you’ve been looking for
Due to the current pandemic, people are shopping online like never before. This means that distribution warehouses have become very busy places, where goods need to be transported quickly but safely – and that’s where the LoadRunner comes in.Continue R… Continue reading “LoadRunners” designed to autonomously speed goods through warehouses
When viewing sports coverage from other countries, it’s common to see sideline advertising boards that are promoting products you’ve never even heard of. This new TV system is capable of digitally replacing the content of those boards, so they’re adver… Continue reading Broadcasting tech swaps stadium ads for regional advertising