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NASA’s shape memory airless tire tech makes its way onto bicycles

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Nick Lavars

An advanced tire technology developed by NASA for use on planetary rovers could be coming to a bike lane near you, with startup the Smart Tire Company leveraging the technology to introduce an airless alloy tire to the world of cycling. With the elasti… Continue reading NASA’s shape memory airless tire tech makes its way onto bicycles→

Gesture-operated dashboard tray takes form only when needed

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Ben Coxworth

While dashboard-integrated trays are useful for storing items such as sunglasses, they can also add to a sense of in-car clutter. With this in mind, German scientists have created a tray that flattens into the dash when not required.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Gesture-operated dashboard tray takes form only when needed→