The promise of reusable sticky things, from Post-it Notes to Blu Tack, has never quite been fulfilled. They’re just never quite as sticky the second time around, or the third. But now, a team of engineers from University of Pennsylvania and Lehigh University thinks it has an answer, inspired by one of nature’s great stickers, the humble – and slimy […]

Michelin is partnering with General Motors to bring its airless tyre prototype to the roads, potentially saving 200 million punctured car tyres from the scrap heap annually. The two companies aim to develop Michelin‘s UPTIS (or Unique Puncture-proof Tire System), which promises to eliminate both the waste and the danger that comes from a flat or blown-out tyre, so that it […]

Michelin is partnering with General Motors to bring its airless tyre prototype to the roads, potentially saving 200 million punctured car tyres from the scrap heap annually. The two companies aim to develop Michelin‘s UPTIS (or Unique Puncture-proof Tire System), which promises to eliminate both the waste and the danger that comes from a flat or blown-out tyre, so that it […]

Leatherman has began building out its “Free” collection of magnetic multitools with a pair of cheaper, lighter and simplified offerings, the T2 and the T4. Both promise the same single-handed opening capabilities that could save a finger nail or two, but with a simpler design that seriously undercuts others in the range both in price and weight. Leatherman introduced its […]

The pen is mightier than the sword. I for one subscribe to this – a sentiment acknowledging the power of the written word. It holds less water if you want to use your pen as an actual weapon, though. Imagine bringing a pen to an actual sword fight – embarrassing! Enter Zerohour’s new Apex Bolt: a “premium writing instrument” meets […]

Three Miami-based brothers, Nick, Matthew and Mark Gunia, have joined forces to create a device that allows users to make their own soaps and detergents at home, with the goal of eliminating excess plastic waste. Dubbed Cleanyst, the compact household appliance that allows users to blend their own shampoo, shower gel, handwash, liquid detergent and dishwashing liquid by simply adding […]

When you see hardcore lake or ocean swimmers who are far from shore, you’ve gotta wonder – what happens if they get tired, or get a cramp? Well, there are flotation devices that they can use, although some of them are cumbersome. The Tekrapod, however, is designed not to be. Currently, open-water swimmers sometimes tow an inflated buoy behind them, […]

No-one likes to queue at airport check-in lines, it eats into your holiday time, and can be both boring and tiring. Now British Airways has signed up for ViewTags, reusable electronic baggage tags that can be attached to luggage before holiday-makers get to the airport. The idea for ViewTags came to company CEO Rick Warther when he was stuck in […]

Transgender men and non-binary people have a safer, more comfortable option for chest binding in the form of Breathe, a smart garment designed by Loughborough University student Miles Kilburn. The student designer created Breathe as his final year project in Loughborough‘s Industrial Design and Technology course. The product caters to people who practice chest binding, which involves flattening the breasts […]

  Modern studies have shown that certain types of sunscreen contain dangerous chemicals that are harmful to coral reefs. These chemicals prevent coral from defending themselves against stresses in the environment, which often leads to bleaching. Fortunately, there are reef-safe sunscreens that protect your skin from ultraviolet rays without harming the environment. When looking for reef-safe sunscreens, examining the ingredients […]