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20 years of Wikipedia. Curiosities about the most famous encyclopedia in the world
The world’s most famous encyclopedia turns 20. Let’s see how it has grown over the years
Letizia Giugliano
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The chip to recharge your smartphone with hot water
A team at the China Academy of Launch Veichle Technology is testing a chip that turns the heat of hot water into electricity to recharge smartphones or other small devices
Giovanni Sapere
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The innovation of Maserati in a storytelling between history, present and future
In the last period the Maserati brand, the Trident brand born in Bologna, whose logo was inspired by the city itself, has shown great adaptability and continuity of innovation, while celebrating with nostalgia and great strength its past, made up of important motorsport achievements and futuristic…
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Silk Leaf: the first artificial leaf that produces oxygen
Engineer Julian Melchiorri has designed an artificial biological leaf that can produce oxygen through chlorophyll photosynthesis.
Giovanni Sapere
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Poland, inaugurated the record pool: it is 45 meters deep
With 45.5 meters of vertical extension Deepspot is the deepest swimming pool in the world: it is located in Poland and will be used for diving exercises.
Giovanni Sapere
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Did you have too much drinks and want to sober up quickly? Try ClearMate
Researchers at the University Health Network have patented ClearMate a device to get rid of drunkenness quickly thanks to hyperventilation.
Giovanni Sapere
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Elon Mask: the anti-Covid mask inspired by the tycoon of Tesla
The Scottish company LeaserFetcher invented the “Elon Mask”, a high-tech anti-Covid mask inspired by the visionary founder of Tesla.
Giovanni Sapere
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Tent-desk to “isolate yourself from noise” during smart working
A Japanese company has designed a special desk-tent that allows you to isolate yourself from confusion and find concentration in smart-working.
Giovanni Sapere
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GLC, the life saving module for the sea
The vehicle is unmanned and can help the recovery of bathers in extreme weather situations without endangering the rescuers
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
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The hair dryer, history of the haircare instrument par excellence
It’s in the drawer of every family, every hotel and beauty salon. We are talking about the hair dryer, the classic of the tools that we are used to have and maybe to buy a little impulse but have we ever stopped to think about its invention? Or how we would have done without drying
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Braille can be read thanks to a “touchable” hologram
An ultrasound system transforms Braille alphabet into stimuli for the hands of the blind making it possible to read the text without directly touching a surface Braille is a tactile relief reading and writing system for the blind and visually impaired. It is often used in public places as fixed…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
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Graffiti paint turns any surfaces into sensors
The technology allows to transform walls, tables, sofas and many other surfaces into sensors through the application of several layers of paint Art and design are increasingly influenced by technology and electronics. After the robot artist who paints the walls of the house, here is the painting…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
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An alternative to masks? From Berlin comes iSphere
Two designers from Berlin have created an imaginative alternative to masks: iSphere is an inflatable plastic sphere designed especially for the Coronavirus emergency.
Giovanni Sapere
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From Pisa the robot for disinfection of environments against COVID-19
A mobile robot for the disinfection of environments, capable of sterilizing even outdoor non-healthy environments. This is the project of Robotica REstart, which aims to realize these robots and test them in Pisa, at the Fondazione Monasterio and at the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana. The…
Fabio Casciabanca
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Coronavirus, the artificial intelligence for immediate diagnosis
The big online trading company has developed an artificial intelligence algorithm to diagnose the infection of the new coronavirus in just 20 seconds A new means to help hospital facilities during the Coronavirus emergency comes from China. The Alibaba group is a world colossus, famous for…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
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The new robotic arm is inspired by octopuses
For the first time an arm has been designed that combines the rolling and adhesion properties of octopus tentacles Nature is once again a source of inspiration for new and interesting technologies. The field of robotics is among those that benefit the most. In this case, the animal taken as an…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
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From today, esophageal cancer can be detected with a breath test
The test, alternative to endoscopy, reacts to certain volatile organic compounds closely related to the risk of developing esophageal cancer Esophageal cancer is a very difficult tumor to detect in the early stages. The diagnosis often comes only when the disease is at an advanced stage and…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
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Eliminating blind spots in the car: the idea of a 14-year-old girl
An American student won a $25,000 prize for designing a system that eliminates the blind spots in the car thanks to a webcam based system
Giovanni Sapere