Underwater “reading glasses” help users focus on their dive

Ordinarily, farsighted scuba divers have to either get a prescription-glass bifocal mask, or apply adhesive magnifying lenses to their existing mask. Now there’s a new alternative, in the form of what are essentially removable underwater reading glasse… Continue reading Underwater “reading glasses” help users focus on their dive

Bioinspired color-changing material could warn of damaged goods

Imagine if there were inexpensive 3D-printed sensors that changed color to show us if something had gotten too warm or was subjected to too much stress. Well, there soon could be – and they’ll biodegrade once discarded, to boot.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Bioinspired color-changing material could warn of damaged goods

reTyre claims its rubber-free tires are 100% recyclable – and longer-lasting

Because they’re made of vulcanized rubber, old tires can’t simply be melted down and used to make new tires. Such is reportedly not the case, however, with new rubber-free tires made from eco-friendly elastomers.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, S… Continue reading reTyre claims its rubber-free tires are 100% recyclable – and longer-lasting

Transgenic soybeans could replace pork, by producing pig proteins

Great strides are being made in the field of lab-grown meat, but its price remains a barrier to wide commercial use. British startup Moolec has created what it claims is a less costly alternative, in the form of soya plants that produce pig-protein-ric… Continue reading Transgenic soybeans could replace pork, by producing pig proteins

Air Cruiser inflatable rooftop tent pops up with the push of a button

Although rooftop tents are designed to make camping easier, setting one up in the rain or late at night can still be a hassle. The Air Cruiser was designed with that fact in mind, as it goes up without much more than a single button-push.Continue Readi… Continue reading Air Cruiser inflatable rooftop tent pops up with the push of a button