Leka is a Special Robotic Toy Designed for Autistic Kids
If you have seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens, you must be aware of the important role of the rolling robot BB-8. There is still a debate going on whether we will see robots like…
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Kuvée Wants to Keep Your Opened Wine Tasting Fresh in Technologically Advanced Bottles
Wine has the property to react with air as soon as it is opened. It can only remain good for three to five days, and after that, people have to gulp down the tasteless liquid…
EPA Clean Power Plan Increases Reliability & Efficiency, Reduces CO2 Emissions
The mission of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is science for a healthy planet and safer world. A recent 38-page report (executive summary) by UCS reviews the eastern and mid-western US energy system, the…
Say What? This Retractable Sauna Will Literally Extend Out of Your Wall
German company Klafs created one of the greatest things I’ve seen this year… A retractable sauna, called the Sauna S1, which can extend out of your home or apartment wall. Featuring a heater, steam, air…
The PodRide is a Four-Wheeled Bicycle-Car Hybrid With a Cloth Exterior
Swedish engineer Mikael Kjellman loves riding bikes, but he also despises harsh Swedish winters. In an effort to resolve this conundrum, Kjellman developed the PodRide, a four-wheeled bicycle that looks like a car, equipped with…
Budweiser, Self-Proclaimed King of Beers, Will Now Be Referred to as America
That is correct. Budweiser has renamed its beer “America,” meaning you will no longer go to the gas station to purchase a case of Budweiser. Instead, you will buy 10 cases of America for your…
Fathom Neural Compute Stick: World’s First Deep Learning Acceleration Module
Neural networks are computer software and systems modeled on the human brain and nervous system. They are used for deeply structured learning which employs sets of algorithms to model high-level concepts normally abstracted from data…
Turning Biomass Into Fuel & Plastics Using Reverse Photosynthesis
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, led by Claus Felby, have developed a new method they call “reverse photosynthesis” that has the potential to revolutionize the production of chemicals and fuels used in…
Hypersonic Missiles Could Make Some US Defense Systems Obsolete
The US, Russia, and China are building ultra high-speed hypersonic missiles as part of a new strategic arms race focused on weapons that maneuver at speeds from 4,000 to 11,000 mph. Two basic designs include…
Nike’s Microclimate Chair From Greg Lynn Keeps Athlete’s Muscles at Optimal Temperature
Nike has collaborated with architect Greg Lynn to develop a microclimate chair for athletes to use during or after games. The sleek-looking microclimate chair utilizes 70 embedded Peltier thermoelectric pads, which heat up or cool…
