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As 5G networks become more widespread, scientists are already preparing the next generation of the communication technology. Researchers at LG and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have now demonstrated 6G transmission across a new distance record.Continue Readi… Continue reading LG sets new distance record for 6G transmission
Although stand-up paddleboards are very eco-friendly to use, they’re typically made of not-so-green substances. German scientists are trying to change that, with a board made entirely of sustainable materials – obtained partially from old wind turbine … Continue reading Old wind turbine blades may find use in “green” stand-up paddleboards
In most hearing aids, sounds emitted by a tiny speaker are directed down the ear canal. The “alpha” hearing aid is different, however – and reportedly better – in that its speaker actually sits directly against the wearer’s eardrum.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading “Hearing contact lens” claimed to outperform regular hearing aids
Getting traditionally administered drugs into the brain can be challenging, due to the body’s protective blood-brain barrier. There may be new hope, however, in the form of a patch that gets shoved up the patient’s nose.Continue ReadingCategory: Medica… Continue reading Gel patch may one day deliver MS drugs through the nose into the brain
Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute have spent the last few years working on futuristic forms of plastic that do much more than act as take-out containers or straws for your iced latte, and they’re starting to make some exciting inroads. The t… Continue reading Plastics with embedded enzymes could self-clean or self-destruct
Discarded carpets inevitably take up a lot of space in landfills, or create a great deal of smoke when incinerated. Soon, however, it may be possible to recover high-grade polypropylene from synthetic carpets that would otherwise just end up in the dum… Continue reading Recycling process pulls “virgin-standard” polypropylene from carpets
While ever-improving battery technology draws a lot of the attention when it comes to improving the range of electric vehicles, these machines feature many moving parts that play a role in their overall performance. By reimagining the way power inverte… Continue reading Redesigned power inverter promises range boost for electric vehicles
It can be difficult, digging out your keys or wallet when your hands are full.Well, if an experimental new 3D-printed “smart ring” reaches production, such digging may no longer be necessary.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, TechnologyTags: Fraunhof… Continue reading RFID “smart” ring could replace cards, cash, keys and more
In most grocery stores, all of the fresh produce is either pre-wrapped in plastic film or it gets placed in plastic bags – both of which are often discarded by consumers. A new bioactive paper bag, however, could serve the same purpose while being easi… Continue reading Recyclable “bioactive” paper bag could replace plastic food wrap
Many cars are now equipped with pedestrian-detecting radar systems, but those systems can still be blocked by obstacles such as buildings or other vehicles. A new setup is intended to get around that problem, by taking the radar to the streets.Continue… Continue reading Street-based radar system designed to save pedestrian lives