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Although there already are devices that can detect harmful gases, most of them aren’t particularly portable, nor are they simple to use. An experimental new tool, however, is about the size of a hypodermic needle – and it could be utilized by anyone, a… Continue reading Portable Handy Pen designed for on-the-spot toxic gas detection
What snowboarder wouldn’t like a board that’s lighter and more responsive? German scientists have created one that is claimed to deliver on both counts, plus its production process is reportedly less wasteful.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, Scienc… Continue reading Efficient “dry fiber” tech could lead to lighter, better snowboards
If a drone were to inadvertently end up upside-down while flying, it would be good if the aircraft could automatically flip itself back over again, to avoid crashing. Such may someday be the case, thanks to a recent study on dragonfly flight.Continue R… Continue reading Dragonflies’ self-righting mechanism could find use in safer drones
The great white shark may be one of the ocean’s top predators, but it’s still affected by climate change, just like any other animal. That’s what’s indicated by a new study, which shows that young great whites in California are moving to the north.Cont… Continue reading Climate change may be pushing great white shark nurseries northward
While there are systems that advise mountain bikers on their suspension settings, such setups are typically added to the bicycle, temporarily. Mondraker’s new MIND system, however, is built right into the bike, permanently providing feedback.Continue R… Continue reading Mondraker mountain bikes to feature built-in suspension telemetry
There are currently a number of groups developing touch-sensitive electronic skin for robots. Scientists at Cornell University are pursuing a simpler approach, however, using shadow-imaging cameras to let robots know when they’re being touched.Continue… Continue reading ShadowSense tech tracks shadows to give robots a sense of touch
Back in 2018, we heard about a full-size foldable wheel known as the Revolve. Its inventor, Andrea Mocellin, has now incorporated the technology into a wheelchair that folds down to fit inside an airliner’s overhead baggage area.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Wheelchair with folding wheels could be stowed as overhead baggage
Although there are now a ton of electric scooters on the market, most of them have tiny wheels that could easily be swallowed by potholes. The Kobra is different, in that it has relatively big, beefy wheels – along with a tubular stainless steel frame…. Continue reading Italian e-scooter packs big wheels and a stainless steel frame
Chronic skin wounds such as pressure ulcers can become very serious if left untreated, potentially even leading to amputations. A new “smart” bandage could help, by changing color before such wounds occur in the first place.Continue ReadingCategory: Me… Continue reading Oxygen-sensing, color-changing bandage could prevent chronic wounds
While a vented bike helmet may keep your head cool on hot days, it certainly doesn’t help keep it warm on cold days. That’s why the Bridger helmet was created, as it sports interchangeable shells for different types of weather.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Adaptable bike helmet features interchangeable shells