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When it comes to regular photovoltaic panels, the fewer shadows that are cast upon them, the better. An experimental new device, however, actually generates electricity via the contrast between shadows and light on its surface.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading SEG tech generates electricity using shadows and light
If there are two things that gear nerds like, it’s multi-tools and carabiners. We’ve thus seen a number of devices that combine the two, with the latest being the titanium-bodied Mul.Ti.Biner 2.0.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Kicks… Continue reading Titanium carabiner multi-tool packs a blade and more
Likely measuring more than 5 meters (16 ft) in length, Titanichthys was a giant armored fish that swam the oceans 380 million years ago. It may sound intimidating, but new research suggests that it fed in a manner much like that of today’s harmless bas… Continue reading Giant armored prehistoric fish may have fed on plankton
While we may think of car exhaust as being a major source of air pollution, automobile tires also hugely contribute to microplastics pollution. A new vehicle-mounted device could help, by gathering the rubber particles that those tires shed.Continue Re… Continue reading Prototype device gathers microplastics from car tires
Flexible robotic surgical devices show a lot of promise, as they’re able to move through delicate parts of the body without causing damage. And thanks to a new system, it could soon be cheaper, safer and easier to track where they are within the patien… Continue reading Low-cost tech uses magnets to track surgical robots
We’ve recently been hearing a lot about solid state batteries, which have some definite advantages over their conventional counterparts. Although they’re still not quite ready for everyday use, a newly developed butter-like substance could help change … Continue reading “Battery butter” could give solid state batteries a much-needed boost
Decent-quality bicycle locks have a tendency to be big and heavy, so they’re kind of a hassle to bring along on rides. Some companies have attempted to address that situation, by designing locks that are actually a functional part of the bike. Here are… Continue reading 5 bike locks that do double duty
The “sea skater” is one of the few insects that lives full-time in a marine environment. Scientists are now taking a closer look at how the animal repels water, with an eye towards the development of more hydrodynamic ship hulls.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Discovery of ocean insect’s secret could lead to slipperier ships
Helicopters regularly have to get their rotor blades inspected, so they can be replaced if they’re wearing out. Utilizing the BladeSense system, however, the aircraft would be able to self-monitor the condition of their blades in real time, while in fl… Continue reading Onboard rotor blade-monitoring system gets put to the test
If the Jurassic Park movies are to be believed, Tyrannosaurus rex spent a lot of time quickly chasing down its prey. According to a new study, though, its legs were probably designed more for endurance than for speed.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, … Continue reading Study suggests T. rex’s legs were made for walkin’ – not running