Inov-8’s new graphene trail running shoe literally nitro-boosts feet

True to its name, British running footwear company Inov-8 has never shied away from new materials or features. For a few years now, it’s been focusing in on graphene for its trail running shoes. Now it’s mixing a little nitrogen into the formula. More … Continue reading Inov-8’s new graphene trail running shoe literally nitro-boosts feet

Graphene efficiently recovers gold from waste electronics

Discarded electronics can be a gold mine – literally. Researchers have developed an efficient new way to use graphene to recover gold from electronic waste, without needing any other chemicals or energy.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Waste, … Continue reading Graphene efficiently recovers gold from waste electronics

Cozy pop-up Crucoon is like a couch-cushion fort for adults

There’s nothing like nestling down in your own private, comfy tent when camping in the wilderness. Well, the Crocoon is designed to bring that same snuggly vibe to people’s homes, local parks, or even their beds.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, Life… Continue reading Cozy pop-up Crucoon is like a couch-cushion fort for adults

Graphene-infused mesh could keep rotator cuff injuries from recurring

A torn rotator cuff can be debilitating enough on its own, but unfortunately once such an injury has occurred, it’s more likely to happen again. An experimental new mesh could help keep that from happening, thanks to tiny pieces of graphene.Continue Re… Continue reading Graphene-infused mesh could keep rotator cuff injuries from recurring

Nano-sponges on graphene make efficient filters of industrial wastewater

Engineers at the University of Vienna have developed a new composite material that makes an efficient filter for removing organic pollutants from water. The system uses super-porous “nano-sponges” embedded on a sheet of graphene.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Nano-sponges on graphene make efficient filters of industrial wastewater

Graphene electronic-tattoo monitors blood pressure over time

Scientists have developed a new electronic “tattoo” that can monitor a patient’s blood pressure continuously. The e-tattoo is made of graphene and can be worn for long periods without getting in the way, allowing for better health data.Continue Reading… Continue reading Graphene electronic-tattoo monitors blood pressure over time

Waste plastics from old cars “flashed” into graphene to go in new cars

If humanity is ever going to curb our waste problem, we’ll need to get creative with recycling and reusing materials. In a new study, researchers at Rice University and Ford’s Research and Innovation Center have demonstrated how waste plastic from old … Continue reading Waste plastics from old cars “flashed” into graphene to go in new cars