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While plastic mountain bike pedals tend to be lighter and cheaper than their aluminum counterparts, they certainly don’t last as long. Canadian company Squidworx has set out to combine the best features of both, with its Modular Flat Pedal.Continue Rea… Continue reading Modular mountain bike pedals combine strength with serviceability
For some time now, the tracking of eye movements has served as a means of assessing neurological health. A new system is said to do so more precisely than ever, providing highly accurate readings in just 10 seconds.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Sc… Continue reading Retina-tracking tech said to excel at diagnosing neurological disorders
When a damaged blood vessel has to be replaced, it’s important that the replacement be well-tolerated by the body. And while bioprinted blood vessels are one possibility, French scientists are now working on weaving the things out of collagen yarn.Cont… Continue reading Replacement blood vessels may be woven from bio-yarn
While some vehicles now utilize computer vision systems to “see” items such as road signs and pedestrians, the urban environment consists not only of sights, but also sounds. With that in mind, German scientists are creating a noise-recognition system … Continue reading German AI tech recognizes crucial road noises
When it comes to e-bikes, there are some that make a point of looking like high-tech electric bicycles, and others that try to look as normal as possible. The Platzhirsch occupies a sort of middle ground, as it’s sleek yet also very eye-catching.Contin… Continue reading “Top dog” of e-bikes will definitely get you noticed
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness, and there may now be new hope for treating or even preventing it. An international team of scientists has identified a specific protein that may be the cause of the disor… Continue reading Important finding may help halt age-related macular degeneration
Electronically-shiftable bicycle drivetrains such as Di2 and eTap are becoming increasingly popular, but they’re definitely pricey. Archer Components’ D1x Trail offers a cheaper alternative, by adding electronic shifting to existing rear derailleurs.Co… Continue reading D1x Trail electronically shifts “old school” derailleurs
Cotton is a widely-grown crop and its seeds are full of protein, so you might think they’d be a great source of food. Unfortunately, though, they’re toxic to humans. That said, such is not the case with a newly-developed variety of the plant.Continue R… Continue reading New edible cotton seeds are packed with protein – not poison
Last year, Chinese startup Youcan Robot successfully crowdfunded its BW Space underwater drone. Now the company is back, with the upgraded BW Space Pro model. Among other things, it features a 6X optical zoom lens…
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When it comes to nifty little bits of outdoor gear, people seem to particularly like multitools and carabiners. San Francisco-based stuff-maker General Purpose California has therefore gone and combined the two, in the form of its aptly-named… Continue reading Multi-purpose carabiner does more than just hang around