[WATCH] How Bionic Limbs Are Changing Lives
“A bionic revolution is brewing, as recent advancements in bioengineering have brought about scientific breakthroughs in rehabilitation for people with disabilities. The most cutting edge […]
Researchers one step closer to creating organic batteries
“Using organic materials are the way forward and that has scientists like Professor Thomas Baumgartner of the Faculty of Science and his team busy developing […]
Virginia Lawmaker Pushes for Blockchain-Powered Elections, Local Commerce
“In a bid to foster the adoption of distributed ledger technology-based (DLT) applications and services in her county, Delegate Hala Ayala recently provided two payments […]
Custom-Made Bones Are Being 3D Printed in a Lab Then Implanted in People
“Become partially android for a couple of years while your body heals itself. It may sound far-fetched, but for patients needing reconstructive surgery, this could […]
Fusion Startup Claims Breakthrough Will Provide “Unlimited” Energy
“An Australian fusion startup called HB11, a spin-off from the University of New South Wales, claims to have found a way to revolutionize current nuclear […]
Given Basic Income, People Kept Working And Got Healthier
“In 2017, the government of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, kicked off a three-year basic income pilot project. Basically, it handed out enough money to cover basic needs […]
Scientists Invent Device To Generate Electricity From Rain
“There have been numerous attempt to generate electricity using rain, but this may be one of the more effective solutions yet. Researchers have developed a generator that uses […]
Goodyear’s smart tire concept ‘prints’ its own treads
The thunk-whumma-whumpa-whuppa sound of a tire puncturing and losing pressure at freeway speeds is unmistakable. However, if Goodyear has its way humanity might not have to endure […]
49% of world’s GDP now covered by net-zero targets, study says
“Just under half of the world’s annual GDP is now covered by nations, regions and cities that are legislating for a net-zero emissions target, a […]
MIT Spinoff WaveSense’s Ground-Penetrating Radar Looks Down for Perfect Self-Driving
“Ground-penetrating radar may soon be the sensor that makes your car autonomous in all weather conditions. It turns out that when you scan the 10 […]
This Panasonic Camera Uses a Special Viewfinder that Lets Colorblind People See Color
“Panasonic recently partnered up with India’s Dentsu Aegis Network to create something really cool. Following in the footsteps of those glasses that “reverse” certain types […]
Carmakers Expected To Roll Out Wireless Car Chargers This Year
“Carmakers are expected to release wireless charging pads for electric cars based on a universally agreed-upon standard as soon as this year, CNET reports. The chargers work […]
3D Printed Submarine Parts Ready for Serial Production
“Our recent article on a 3D printed underwater scooter ended with a prediction that we’ll be seeing a 3D printed submarine soon. While we’re still not quite […]
Georgia Tech physicists unlock the secret to perfect wok-tossed fried rice
” Fried rice is a classic dish in pretty much every Chinese restaurant, and the strenuous process of tossing the rice in a wok over […]
GM shows 13 electric vehicles as it tries to run with Tesla
“General Motors, trying to refashion itself as a futuristic company with technology to compete against Tesla, rolled out plans Wednesday for 13 new electric vehicles […]
New chip brings ultra-low power Wi-Fi connectivity to IoT devices
More portable, fully wireless smart home setups. Lower power wearables. Batteryless smart devices. These could all be made possible thanks to a new ultra-low power […]
‘Boy Genius’ Who Said He’d Make Oceans Clean Themselves Just Created Solar-Powered Barges That Clean Rivers
“All of us go through life-changing experiences from time to time, whether it’s our job or personal life. But some of us are inspired to […]
New Prefab Homes Never Need To Be Connected To The Grid
“Dvele is a manufacturer of prefabricated homes headquartered in Southern California. Building homes in a factory instead of onsite results in higher quality residences that […]
B corporations are pushing to change the way the world works
“There was a time when the only mention of a man’s family, during his long days of full-time work, was a single photograph propped at […]
Blockchain For The Environment: It Is Real And It Is Here
“…what can the new blockchains do for the environment? As a paper presented to the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, or ECEEE, argued: Blockchain […]
Quantum internet: the next global network is already being laid
“Google reported a remarkable breakthrough towards the end of 2019. The company claimed to have achieved something called quantum supremacy, using a new type of “quantum” computer to […]
Researchers have invented a brick that can build itself
“What do you get if you mix sand, bacteria and sunlight? A self-replicating building material that pulls CO2 straight out of the atmosphere, according to […]
Bio-electronic device can produce electricity using nothing but humidity
“There’s a huge variety of ways that we can potentially generate all the power we need for tiny medical sensors or other devices with minimal power needs. […]
The breakthrough material that can turn any surface into a solar cell
“University of Queensland researchers have made a breakthrough on next-generation solar technology that could potentially turn any flat surface into a solar generator. The team, […]
The Domain Startups Building an Uncensorable Internet on Top of Ethereum
Last weekend at ETHDenver – one of the conference circuit’s top gatherings of ethereum coders – decentralized internet alternatives were on display, including Ethereum Name […]
Economists From World’s Major Financier of Fossil Fuel Projects, JP Morgan, Warn Clients of Climate Change Consequences
“The world’s largest financier of fossil fuels has warned clients that the climate crisis threatens the survival of humanity and that the planet is on […]
Thailand Joins Mexico in Banning Plastic Bags in 2020
“The flimsy, colorful plastic bags widely found in Thailand’s markets and retail shops will soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new single-use plastics […]
China installed 30GW of new solar in 2019, 12GW in December alone
“Reports out of China show that the country managed to install 30GW of solar PV in 2019 – an unsurprising decrease on previous years – […]
Inside Dubai’s Quest to be the First Blockchain-Powered City
“As a part of its digital transformation efforts, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has capitalized on blockchain technology to transform government transactions on the federal […]
Mathematicians have solved traffic jams, and they’re begging cities to listen
“Most traffic jams are unnecessary, and this deeply irks mathematicians who specialize in traffic flow. They reserve particular vitriol for local transport engineers. “They do […]
Smithsonian Uses Mimaki 3D Printer For Hands-On Exhibitions
“Mimaki USA, a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, and the Smithsonian are collaborating to use additive manufacturing within its museums and research centers exhibitions. The Smithsonian Exhibits’ (SIE) […]
AI, Blockchain technology to rescue modern slaves
“For years people have been knowingly or unknowingly consuming goods made by millions of forced workers worldwide. Now, technology is forcing them to reflect on […]
Simple, solar-powered water desalination
“A completely passive solar-powered desalination system developed by researchers at MIT and in China could provide more than 1.5 gallons of fresh drinking water per […]
Three Reasons IOTA will Elevate Blockchain
“Commonly referred to as blockchain, distributed ledger technology (DLT) is about to live up to the hype. At Software AG, we truly believe that blockchain […]
‘All-Electric’ Movement Picks Up Speed, Catching Some Off Guard
“When Berkeley, Calif., became the first city in the country to ban natural gas hookups in new construction last July, no one knew the effects […]
Ben & Jerry’s Testing Drone Delivery Service for Ice Cream
“Soon, you might not have to go to the nearest grocery store to satisfy your ice cream craving. Your ice cream could come to you […]
Could the next generation of particle accelerators come out of a 3-D printer?
“Imagine being able to manufacture complex devices whenever you want and wherever you are. It would create unforeseen possibilities even in the most remote locations, […]
Neural Network Transforms 124-Year Old Film into Crisp HD
When it premiered in 1896, the silent short film “L’Arrivée d’un train en gare de La Ciotat” was a cinematic wonder. Compared to today’s motion […]
Clear Solar Panels Could Power Next Generation of Greenhouses
“Many greenhouses could become energy neutral by using see-through solar panels to harvest energy—primarily from the wavelengths of light that plants don’t use for photosynthesis. […]
Researchers In US & China Use Machine Learning To Make Better Solar Panels
“Solar power and advanced computing are a key cleantech intersection point. From renewables return on investment optimization to optimal rooftop commercial solar deployment, machine learning is helping us […]
3D Printing Spare Parts On-Demand
A notable portion of production 3D printing is dedicated to supplying replacement parts, and I say replacement parts rather than spare parts because these are being printed […]
Blind Woman Sees With New Implant, Plays Video Game Sent Straight to Her Brain
“It’s been over a decade since artificial retinas first began helping the blind see. But for many people, whose blindness originates beyond the retina, the […]
Congress Proposes Nationwide Network of Electric Car Chargers
“Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Andy Levin have introduced a new bill that would build a national infrastructure for electric vehicles. The EV Freedom Act would […]
Atari To Open Hotels Across The US, Will Feature Immersive AR/VR Experiences
“Atari is opening 8 gaming-themed hotels across the United States, which will feature immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences. The first hotel will open in […]
A 3D Printed Tumor Model Leads Cancer Patient to Recovery
A 3D printed tumour designed and fabricated by 3D LifePrints, a UK-based medical technology company, has aided surgeons in the removal of a cancerous mass in […]
The World’s Most-Profitable Hedge Fund Is Now a Climate Radical
“The hedge fund industry has no shortage of aggressive, in-your-face players, but few are as tough as Chris Hohn. The British billionaire takes the typical […]
Ambitious Zero Emission Tokyo plan wins praise, but begs for action
“Just days before the new year, Gov. Yuriko Koike revealed the Zero Emission Tokyo Strategy, the capital’s long-awaited plan to eliminate carbon emissions, transition to […]
The State of 3D Printing in Heavy Equipment
“In the aerospace industry, there are plenty of research dollars to be had and the slightest improvement in weight reduction to an aircraft part can […]
Electronics Giant Bosch Files Patent for a Digital Payment System Based on IOTA
“IOTA partner Bosch has filed a patent regarding, “Method and device for operating a digital payment system,” which also includes a device, a computer program, and a […]