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The European red fox isn’t native to Australia, but it certainly does live there now, preying on native species. In an effort to help restore the ecological balance, scientists are experimenting with putting foxes off of some of those creatures, by mak… Continue reading “Puke pills” could stop introduced foxes from decimating native species
Six years ago we told you about the Australian-designed Scorkl, a mini compressed air tank that allows users to breathe underwater for up to 10 minutes. For easier on-the-spot refills, the 2.0 version can now be ordered with an electric air compressor … Continue reading Scorkl 2.0 adds an electric air compressor to quick-use scuba system
Estrogen can harm aquatic plants and animals when passed into waterways via human and agricultural waste streams. Researchers have now developed a new way of removing the hormone from water, however, using what’s known as “smart rust.”Continue ReadingC… Continue reading “Hairy” magnetic rust particles used to remove estrogen from water
Most people already know that house plants such as pothos help neutralize indoor air pollutants. In the near future, however, a special coating applied to lampshades could serve much the same purpose.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: American Chem… Continue reading Lampshade coating designed to purify indoor air
Pedal-pounding mountain bikers shouldn’t get to have all the fun. The Manul 4×4 Handquad is designed to bring a similar multi-terrain riding experience to wheelchair users, with an assistive boost from an electric motor.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoo… Continue reading Electric-assist Manul 4×4 Handquad lets wheelchair users hit the trails
Just because it’s easier to transport a heavy load in a wheelbarrow, doing so can still be a lot of hard work. That’s where the eBarrow Kit comes in, as it quickly adds an electric boost to your existing wheelbarrow.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The… Continue reading eBarrow Kit turns existing wheelbarrows into motorized load-haulers
Although the gel of the aloe vera plant is commonly used to treat sunburn, moisturize skin and boost gut health (among other applications), its peels are typically discarded. New research now suggests that those peels could also be used, to make non-to… Continue reading Waste aloe vera peels may be a source of eco-friendly insecticide
While cargo e-trikes definitely are a greener, cheaper-to-maintain alternative to delivery vans, their layout is limited by having to accommodate a chain-drive drivetrain. The Yakbike takes a different approach, as its drivetrain is electronic.Continue… Continue reading Yakbike cargo e-trike has no need for a chain – or a belt
The humble computer mouse works pretty good just as it is, but that doesn’t stop people from trying to improve it. One such new-school device is the Clip Mouse, which is worn on the fingers and doesn’t require a flat working surface.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Wearable Clip Mouse goes on the fingers, not on a pad
After an athlete has suffered a concussion, it’s very important that they wait until the injury has fully healed before returning to the playing field. A new headset is designed to let them know when it’s safe to do so, by monitoring their “headpulse.”… Continue reading Headset measures “headpulse” to better gauge concussion recovery