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While a good set of lights are an essential part of night-time bicycle commuting, advances in LEDs, batteries and microprocessors have led to a number of headlights that do more than just shine straight onto the road. Here are a few such “value-added” … Continue reading 5 bike headlights that offer a little extra
When we think of soft-bodied robots, we tend to picture things that slowly crawl like caterpillars. A new one is able to move much quicker, though, by leaping like a cheetah.
Category: Robotics, Technology
Tags: Soft Robotics, Biomimicry, locomotion, World’s Fastest, North Carolina State University, Temple University, Colorado State University, City University of New York
Continue reading Soft-bodied robot channels the cheetah to move fast
Found in crustacean shells, chitin is a natural polymer that has many uses once processed. Now, scientists have developed a fruit waste-based fermentation process for getting it out of those shells – and the technique results in better-quality chitin, … Continue reading Fruit waste used to harvest polymer from seafood waste
In most surf parks, surfers ride artificially-generated waves down the length of an oblong pool. Unfortunately, such an arrangement limits the number of people who can rides the waves at once … which is where the 5 Waves system comes in.Continue Readin… Continue reading Pool packs in more surfers by making waves from the middle
When someone gets bitten by a venomous snake, it’s crucial to administer an antivenom as soon as possible. In order to keep the victim going in the meantime, though, it turns out that an existing medication may do the trick.Continue ReadingCategory: Me… Continue reading Existing drug may help save snakebite victims
Although we have seen “morphing” structural materials before, they typically incorporate solenoids, pumps or motors that add weight and complexity. Now, however, scientists have developed a carbon fiber composite that shifts shape with a simple shot of… Continue reading Morphing carbon fiber composite changes shape on demand
Imagine if there were a metallic device that could be transported all squished down into a compact ball, but that would automatically “bloom” out into its useful form when heated. Well, that may soon be possible, thanks to a newly developed liquid meta… Continue reading Rubber “exoskeleton” lets liquid metal structures retain their shape
Although they’re relatively large, manta rays move easily through the water, thanks to their sleek shape. Well, that form has been copied in the aptly-named Manta Ray aerial delivery drone, which recently won an international competition.Continue Readi… Continue reading Manta ray-inspired drone wins delivery competition in Africa
Not all maple syrups are created equal. There are actually over 60 taste categories that syrups fall into, as determined by human taste-testers. Soon, though, a solution containing gold nanoparticles could save those people some work.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Gold nanoparticles used to taste-grade maple syrup
An abnormal heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation is one of the leading causes of strokes, yet it’s also often symptomless, so it frequently goes undetected. An experimental new necklace, however, could make checking for it a quick and simple proce… Continue reading ECG-packin’ necklace made for fast and easy heart-checks