Although commuting by bicycle certainly is good for one’s self and the environment, there are days when it’s just too wet or too cold. It’s on just such days, though, that the four-wheeled, fully-enclosed, motor-assisted DryCycle is intended to really shine. Designed by British cyclist and entrepreneur Andy Murphy, the DryCycle is officially classified as an Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle. […]
DryCycle
Coronavirus Explained
As the new year kicked off, a never-before-seen virus began to spread across China. Raised on a steady diet of viral apocalyptic fiction, many in the West quickly jumped on social media to declare the end of the world. So what do we know so far about this mystery virus? And how dangerous is the looming epidemic? What is a […]
Pangaia Sustainable Jacket
Sustainable clothing brand Pangaia has launched its very first puffer jacket series that includes the use of dried flowers instead of traditional or synthetic downs. The Flwrdwn material has taken Pangaia scientists over 10 years to develop and the end result is a vegan, fully biodegradable filling made from natural wildflowers and an aerogel biopolymer. The material also promises to […]
Smart Headphones
Not only do many people walk around with their eyes glued to their smartphones, but a lot of them also wear headphones, making them oblivious to the sound of oncoming cars. With that in mind, scientists are developing headphones that warn their wearers when vehicles are approaching. First of all, there are already microphone-equipped devices that silence third-party headphones whenever […]
Motorised Fins Boosts Surfing
Surfers use up a lot of energy, both paddling out to the lineups where the waves roll in, and then paddling even harder to catch one of those waves. The Boost Surfing Fin is designed to help, by giving users … well, an electric boost. Developed by California-based Boost Surfing, the Fin non-permanently replaces a third-party board’s existing fin. It’s […]
Transparent Roofed Cabin
Italian architects Fabio Vignolo and Francesca Turnaturi have created a tiny housing module that takes four people just two hours to assemble. Dubbed Immerso, the striking transparent-roof cabin measures only 6 square meters (65 sq ft) and is currently being used as a unique glamping experience in the Italian Alps. Located 1,900 m (6,234 ft) above sea level in the […]
Compact Device Kills Bacteria & Germs
A team from China has created an environmentally-friendly household cleaning appliance that can sanitize and disinfect your home, and even fruit and vegetables, by using water and salt. Dubbed Egret, the easy-to-use home appliance is centered around a patented technology that creates electrolyzed water to combat germs, bacteria, odors and viruses. “Egret works by harnessing the awesome power of electrolyzed […]
Eco-Friendly Shoes With Zipper
While it’s nice to own multiple styles of shoes, each one of the things has a big rubber sole that will ultimately end up in the landfill. Made2Share shoes are different, in that they incorporate a single set of soles that accommodate various zip-on uppers. Developed by Italian startup ACBC, each Made2Share setup consists of one pair of the rubber […]
Smartphones Test For Urinary Tract Infections
Currently, in order to determine if someone has a urinary tract infection, a sample of their urine has to be sent off to a lab – it typically takes several days to get results. Now, however, scientists have created a smartphone-enabled system that works in less than 25 minutes. Developed by a team at Britain’s University of Bath, the setup […]
Dual Layer Nanoparticle Vaccine
It might seem like little more than a seasonal nuisance these days, but the flu is a massive and potentially deadly health problem for the world to deal with. The virus mutates quickly and unpredictably, making it hard to develop effective vaccines. Now, researchers at Georgia State University have combined two antigens to create a vaccine that protects mice against […]