Gait-analyzing wearable sensors could save users a visit to the clinic

Presently, in order to get a detailed analysis of their walking gait, patients have to travel to a clinic where they walk on a pressure-sensitive mat. That could be about to change, though, thanks to a new wearable system.Continue ReadingCategory: Heal… Continue reading Gait-analyzing wearable sensors could save users a visit to the clinic→

Faro takes a subtle approach to light-up helmets

We’ve seen a few different head- and tail-light-equipped bike helmets over the past several years, and some of the things have looked pretty … flashy. The Faro is a bit different, though, in that it has a classier, more refined appearance.Continue Read… Continue reading Faro takes a subtle approach to light-up helmets→

Ear-pinging, tongue-buzzing tech used to treat tinnitus

Tinnitus is an aggravating disorder, causing sufferers to constantly hear a ringing in their ears. A new system could help, though, by simultaneously zapping their tongue and delivering sounds to their ears.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTag… Continue reading Ear-pinging, tongue-buzzing tech used to treat tinnitus→

Wheat gluten may find use in “green” diapers

Disposable diapers are definitely not eco-friendly, not only because of their plastic outer shell, but also due to their petroleum-based absorbent inner layer. There could soon be a more sustainable alternative to the latter, though, and it’s made from… Continue reading Wheat gluten may find use in “green” diapers→

“New” mosasaur had a fish-grabbing snout like a crocodile

Along with the megalodon shark, the mosasaur was likely one of the most ferocious prehistoric marine predators. A previously unknown species of the reptile has now been classified, and it sported a crocodile-like snout that may have allowed it to catch… Continue reading “New” mosasaur had a fish-grabbing snout like a crocodile→

Breakaway exercise bike folds down small when not needed

Exercise bikes may offer a great form of exercise, but the things can get in the way. The Breakaway Bike is designed with that in mind, as it folds down into a package that’s about the size of a carry-on bag.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellb… Continue reading Breakaway exercise bike folds down small when not needed→

New bioplastic is made from waste, and biodegrades in 12 months

Two of the main problems with traditional plastics are the facts that they’re made from non-renewable petroleum, and they stick around for centuries once discarded. A new alternative, however, is made from existing waste, and should biodegrade within a… Continue reading New bioplastic is made from waste, and biodegrades in 12 months→

Hybrid 3D printing tech produces plastic-metal items

While it’s possible to 3D-print plastic or metal items, printing single items made of both materials is still quite difficult. Scientists have developed a new method of doing so, however, that could lead to increased production of fully functional 3D-p… Continue reading Hybrid 3D printing tech produces plastic-metal items→