While exposure to some sunlight is necessary for the body to produce Vitamin D, we all know that getting too much sun is not a good idea – among other things, it can cause sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. With that in mind, a cheap new paper wristband has been designed to let us know when […]
UV Detecting Wristband
A.I Driven Diagnostic Tool Reveals More Than Expected
AI-driven diagnostic tools are undeniably on the precipice of revolutionizing how doctors treat and manage patients. The ability for machine-learning algorithms to crunch immense volumes of patient data and find patterns not visible to the eyes of human clinicians is revealing new ways to predict everything from breast cancer risk to a person’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a […]
Chernobyl’s Solar Power Plant
More than 30 years after the worst nuclear disaster in history, the Chernobyl area is once again producing power. From the (somewhat literal) ashes of the Nuclear Power Plant springs the Chernobyl Solar Power Plant, which was officially launched with an opening ceremony on Friday. The Solar Chernobyl project is headed up by the Ukranian energy company Rodina and Enerparc […]
Don’t Leave Your Kids In Cars Again
Cameras, radar, and lidar make up the holy trinity of sensors enabling advanced driver aids and autonomous driving, but Vayyar Imaging wants to narrow that trio down to a duo. The Israeli company known for 3D-imaging chips claims to have developed a sensor kit combining the functions of radar and lidar, and even doing things neither technology has been used […]
What Are The Best Rewards Credit Cards Of 2018?
Finding the best rewards cards for 2018 that you are eligible for will take some work. The work is generally part science and part art mixed together. There is no single “best” credit card across all different categories. Some credit cards might be better for some people over others. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when […]
Lighter But Tougher Wheelchair?
The “Superstar” is a next-generation wheelchair which uses a futuristic material to create a frame that weighs just 3.3 pounds — making it a massive 30 percent lighter than classic carbon wheelchairs. That’s not all, though. Despite being substantially lighter than its rivals, the wheelchair is also an impressive 20 percent tougher than its compatriots. How does it manage this? Simple (well, […]
Portable Writing Device For The Easily Distracted
If you’re a writer who tends to be easily distracted, the Freewrite Traveler may be just what you need. The device is a better looking, more compact version of the Freewrite machine that launched a couple of years ago, and aims to divert you from your procrastination method of choice so that you can focus on the writing task in hand. At […]
Japan’s Next Generation Of Bullet Train
Japan’s bullet trains feature some of the coolest train designs in the world, those sleek front cars maximizing their efficiency as they hurtle between the nation’s major cities. Each new generation of Shinkansen brings with it a design even more dazzling than the one that went before, and the so-called Alfa-X, which stands for “Advanced Labs for Frontline Activity in […]
Brain To Brain Social Networking
The internet has made it easy for groups to collaborate from pretty much anywhere, but this experimental brain-to-brain “social network” could be the beginning of a whole new ballgame. The new system, dubbed BrainNet, was tested by wiring three test subjects up to machines that let them send messages to each other using just their brainwaves. Our brains have been […]
4 Undeniable Reasons Starting A Startup In College Is Perfect Timing
Starting a startup in college may seem like a daunting, somewhat impossible task, but it certainly is not. In fact, the college environment may be the perfect place to launch your entrepreneurial career. There are a number of successful startups that have gone from dorm room to Silicon Valley, like Facebook, Dropbox, and Snapchat to drop a few big names. […]