Technology

Hong Kong’s “Smart Mob” Using Mesh Networks To Evade Chinese Censorship

The Chinese government is up to its old tricks again; promising something to the people, ie: political independence for Hong Kong, taking it away, then standing firm with heavy sticks ready to bludgeon a justifiably…

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New Tech Uses Plants, Bags to Eavesdrop

It is said that the walls have ears, but soon it may be possible to say this for everyday objects like a potato chip bag, a glass of water or a potted plant. A team of researchers…

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Smart Skin Gives Prosthetics Sense of Touch & Amputees More Independence

Smart prosthetic limbs enable amputees to be more independent. However, these smart prosthetics still lack the ability to feel. A prosthetic hand can hold a cup, but it can’t tell if it is steaming hot…

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Anu Aunty & The Engineering Anthem (Video)

We’ve all seen and heard about various cultures that push their kids into engineering or medical professions and the following video is a parody of the song Fancy by Iggy Azalea. The parody is based…

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Next-Gen Spacecraft Needs No Fuel

One of the major problems a rocket has is the weight of fuel a shuttle engine requires, which weighs more than the object it’s propelling. In simple words, the weight of fuel dwarfs the weight…

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2014 James Dyson Award Winner

The 2014 James Dyson award honor went to James Roberts, a 23 year old graduate of Loughsborough University in England. Roberts created a low cost incubator, MOM, to help one in ten babies worldwide born prematurely.…

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Star Explodes, Sends ‘Light Echoes’ Around Universe

NASA has released this incredible time-lapse video showing the enormous explosion of a red star called V838 Monocerotis, located some 20,000 light years away. In January 2002 the outer surface of V838 Mon suddenly increased…

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New Sensors Help Detect, Flush Out Criminals

The specter of suicide bombers in transportation systems in large cities has authorities everywhere up at night. Discovering suicide bombers is one of the most difficult challenges to the intelligence and police communities. Equally difficult…

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Only In Japan: A Taste Of Tokyo’s Urban Architecture

Japan is known for its unique art, rural and urban architecture, food and culture. Whether you’re in Tokyo, Nagasaki, Kyoto or Hokaido you’ll find something to delight your senses and imagination. Tokyo Urban Architecture The…

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“Golden Arches” Helping Cash Poor Youth Eat More With Can Currency

Killing Two Birds With One Stone Solving environmental problems while simultaneously providing social benefits is something the world needs more of and can truly be considered a win-win situation. That the idea and solution can…

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