Design

Zhejiang University Scientists Create Material That Can Fold Itself Into Complex Shapes

Scientists at Zhejiang University have developed a new smart material capable of folding itself into complex shapes, almost like autonomous origami. This polymer is remarkable because it represents the first time a material has been…

Full Article →

Bobbing Forest of Trees in Buoys to Add Nature to Rotterdam’s Industrial Waterfront

In March, Rotterdam’s industrial waterfront will receive a “bobbing forest” installation called Dobberend Bos, designed to bring a bit of nature to the city’s harbor. Dobberend Bos, which literally means bobbing forest in Dutch, will…

Full Article →

Hacking Brain Disorders Using Neural Implants

Indwelling Neural Implants, Prostheses Neuroengineering is in its infancy with researchers creating novel treatments for brain disorders and restoration of sensory and motor functions. Neurodegenerative and sensorimotor diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis (MS),…

Full Article →

Tapping Virtually Inexhaustible Biomass Power

In the beginning, humans used solids, especially wood and grass, as their main fuel sources. Over the centuries, industrialization has led to a variety of liquid fuels derived from oil, including kerosene, gasoline, and other…

Full Article →

Watch a Roman Candle Minigun Unleash 1,001 Shots in 45 Seconds

A couple of pyromaniacs recently decided it would be a good idea to make a roman candle minigun and then unleash its fiery fury into the sky while standing on a beach. The result is…

Full Article →

Building a Global Brand Isn’t for the Faint of Heart

In a recent Interbrand report, Apple and Google were named the top global brands. Thinking about how these companies operate and the products and services they provide goes a long way toward illustrating how global…

Full Article →

Rising Technology & Demographic Trends in the Developing World

For decades, even centuries, much of the developing world has had to deal with more than its share of poverty and a low quality of life. When doctors were available to help those in need,…

Full Article →

Rent This 160-Square-Foot Tiny House in the Massachusetts Woods For $99 a Night

The tiny house trend kind of took off last year and with it has come some interesting homes, designs, and ideas. Harvard Innovation Lab’s hospitality startup, called Getaway, is now offering tiny houses for rent,…

Full Article →

Neuromorphic Image Sensors Helping People & Machines See Better

Neuromorphic engineering is the use of very large scale integration (VLSI) systems that simulate neurobiological structures in the human nervous system, including the brain. IndustryTap has reported on the human brain project and how the world’s…

Full Article →

BMW’s New Next-Generation Motorcycle Helmet Features a Heads Up Display

BMW’s motorcycle division is unveiling a next-generation concept motorcycle helmet at this week’s CES, something the company says will be a real product “within the next few years.” That’s welcome news as it seems like…

Full Article →