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This year’s “Innovation Award” winner in the wearable technology category at CES 2020 is a set of intelligent shoe soles that can pop out little pads on the bottom for extra grip in the loose stuff or more cushioning when you need it. Continue reading Wahu introduces “adaptive soles” for your shoes
NASA has released a new panoramic infrared image of the center of the Milky Way. With data gathered by the Boeing 747-based SOFIA observatory, the image reveals new details of certain regions that have been traditionally tricky to capture. Continue reading NASA’s flying telescope captures galaxy center in unprecedented detail
After catching our eye with the peculiarly shaped PowerEgg drone in 2016, PowerVision has returned to drop another nicely rounded aircraft into the mix with the PowerEgg X, which also functions as a portable AI-powered camera. Continue reading PowerEgg X drone doubles as an AI-powered tracking camera
Researchers have used color-changing fibers to help develop a mathematical model that can predict the stability of a knot. By combining the theoretical with the empirical, the new approach can explain why one knot is better than another. Continue reading New mathematical model predicts knot strength
Volcanic islands may be scenic, but they’re also short-lived by geological standards. By looking at 14 volcanic island chains, a team of MIT scientists have gained insights into why some islands last longer than others. Continue reading Magma plumes and plate tectonics shape lifespan of volcanic islands
Samsung’s first phone launches of 2020 are cut-down versions of its best-known 2019 flagships: say hello to the Galaxy S10 Lite and the Note 10 Lite. In Samsung’s own words, they bring “premium features” at an “accessible price point.” Continue reading Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Note 10 flagships get the Lite treatment
When it comes to repairing bone injuries or defects, some scientists have been experimenting with what’s known as bone morphogenetic protein. It does have some limitations, but those could soon be overcome through the use of a new biomaterial. Continue reading New biomaterial designed to aid in the healing of bones
If you suffer from high blood pressure, you might want to try making lingonberry juice part of your regular diet. In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, the juice was indeed found to lower the blood pressure of hypertensive lab rats. Continue reading Drinking lingonberry juice may help lower high blood pressure
Back in 2017, Chinese startup Sublue successfully crowdfunded an underwater scooter known as the WhiteShark Mix. The company is now set to release a new-and-improved model, called the Mix Pro. Continue reading Mix Pro underwater scooter improves upon its predecessor
Prior to its acquisition by Ninebot, Segway was mostly known for its self-balancing people mover that never quite captured the general public’s imagination. With the S-Pod, Segway returns to its self-balancing roots with an electric chair-on-wheels. Continue reading Segway offers a new way to ride around campus