Battery researchers place a lot of focus on making the devices safer, and scientists at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) are reporting a promising advance in this area. The team’s newly developed safety feature acts as a “spillway” in lithium metal batteries to stem the flow of electrons that takes place during a failure, preventing a rapid buildup […]
Modified Battery Separator
Wireless Sensors Tracks Prematures Baby
There is a large disparity between the survival rates of prematurely born babies in the developing world and those in the developed world, but scientists at Northwestern University are working on ways to bridge the gap. This has led to the development of new kind of wireless sensor that can be worn on the skin to track vital signs both […]
Hangzhou Olympic Centre Shape Borrowed From Lotus
Petal-like cladding wraps around this 80,000-seat stadium, which forms the centrepiece of NBBJ’s riverside Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in China. The 400,000-square-metre stadium is designed to evoke the lotus flowers found in the West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hangzhou that is celebrated for its gardens and temples. It is teamed with series of smaller sporting facilities in […]
Cartoonish Chairs Embodies Nordic Happiness
Finnish design brand Made by Choice has released a series of furniture and products that typifies its playful Nordic style, including a cabinet punctured by hundreds of holes and a collection of colourful wooden boxes. Made by Choice was one of the young brands to exhibit at the recent Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, where it unveiled additions to its […]
Demo Robotic Warehouse Of The Future
Boston Dynamics and OTTO Motors have teamed up for a demonstration of the warehouse of the future. In a newly released video, a Boston Dynamics Handle robot rushes about a storage area at speed as it picks boxes and builds pallets atop an OTTO Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) platform. Looking like a robotic version of some huge, prehistoric, flightless, meat-eating […]
Next Level Take-On Luggage
What’s the biggest hassle of travel? Some would say trying to plan the dates. Others will say that finding the perfect hotel or resort is almost impossible. But for many people it’s packing, and the key to packing is finding the ideal suitcase. There is nothing worse than the feeling of being weighed down by outdated luggage that really doesn’t […]
Why Outsourcing Custom Software Development Is A Key To Success During Epidemic In 2020
As Covid-19 originating from Wuhan China now spreads across the world, causing a pandemic worldwide. China has mitigated the spread to a significant extent and profiled people at risk by mustering resources at its disposal and deploying the latest technology. Countries are beginning to implement measures to reduce social contact with stay at home measures for office workers. Technology as […]
3D Printed Lamps From Plant Based Materials
Design studio Ammunition and light manufacturer Gantri have partnered to design 3D-printed wall sconces and lamps made from a corn-based material. Gantri and Ammunition‘s series comprises the Signal, Geo and Carve, which each include designs for wall fixtures, table lamps and floor lights that easily assemble and fit in any environment. The lights are made from plastic-like material polylactic acid, […]
100% Biodegradable Boot
Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta sent models down the catwalk in footwear made of sugarcane and coffee that the brand claims are fully biodegradable. The chunky boots, a hybrid of clogs and wellies, were sported by both male and female models during the brand’s Autumn Winter 2020 show at Milan Fashion Week. “The rubber is made with natural molecules including […]
Shapeshifting Morphoz Concept Cars
Renault has designed an all-electric concept car that can be physically expanded and have its range extended based on the needs of its user. Called Morphoz, the electric car has an extendable body that can be switched between a shorter, city-car form and a longer version for travel. In addition to a fully electric powertrain with a battery-sharing system, the […]