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Environment

The innovative protective nonwovens with addition of feathers

The new woven uses biocompatible materials and combines the characteristic of biodegradability with the ability to fertilize the soil after its dissolution Protective sheets are widely used in agriculture to protect the most delicate crops. The most commonly used materials are plastic and therefore…

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News

Patentable subject matter – a skill game

A court decision (Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited v Commissioner of Patents [2020] FCA 778) was just handed down from the Federal Court of Australia in June on subject matter eligibility of four Australian divisional innovation patents 2016101967, 2017101097, 2017101098, 2017101629…

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Health

New-Gen Faucet, the new touchless dispenser

The device delivers soap, hot air, water and allows you to keep track of quantities through an application The spread of the new coronavirus has highlighted some health needs. Among these, the implementation of sanitizing devices in public places. One of the problems to be solved is the limitation…

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Health

Will the biomedical sensors draw with pencils?

An invention proposed by the University of Missouri can make wearable sensors accessible to everyone Wearable sensor technology will be the new evolution of medicine. The technologies developed so far have proven to be very efficient and capable of covering a wide range of needs. However, the…

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Chemistry

Chemical reactor for reprocessing isotopes of nuclear fuels

Presented during the online edition of Euroinvent 2020 an innovative system for the treatment and reuse of nuclear fuel waste products The search for alternative energy sources to fossil fuels is always very active. Among the alternatives is nuclear energy. Nuclear power plants have now been in…

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AI

NASA needs your help to drive Curiosity on Mars

The rover is preparing for a 1.6 km trip and NASA allows anyone to modify the Artificial Intelligence program that will manage the robot’s autonomous guidance The Curiosity rover, one of the robots on the surface of Mars, is preparing for a new adventure. Curiosity landed on the red planet in…

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Chemistry

Samsung breaks semiconductor conception

Researchers produced a new material based on amorphous boron nitride consisting of a single layer of atoms that can revolutionize silicon semiconductor technology The Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) has worked recently on the development of crystalline 2D materials with a single…

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Crowdfunding

Nu Grip is the first 4 in 1 floating support

The tripod is compatible with all GoPro, DJI and smartphones and is the first one that floats and allows you to get incredible shots underwater Lovers of photography, here is a new gadget that opens new frontiers. Nu Grip is the world’s first floating camera mount. The tripod is at first glance…

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Chemistry

Invented the world’s lightest electromagnetic shielding

Empa Researchers developed an aerogel based on cellulose nanofibers capable of shielding electromagnetic fields over a wide frequency range Electrical devices, such as motors, generate electromagnetic fields that can interfere with other nearby magnetic components. The fields are usually shielded…

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Environment

The first wind farm in the Mediterranean will be born in Marsala

Copenhagen Offshore Partners announced an investment of 750 million of euro for the construction of a wind farm 35 km off the coast of Sicily The transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources is a long but steady process. Research and technological innovation has led to improvements in the…

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News

Patents of addition in India

According to the Indian Patent Law, patents are granted for inventions that meet the criteria of novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability However, the process of research and development is a continuous one and on several occasions, improvements or modifications to the main invention…

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Chemistry

A lattice mantle can protect buildings from earthquakes

Researchers at the University of Missouri have invented a new material for civil and military use capable of absorbing very intense and diverse forces Earthquakes are among the most devastating natural events. Buildings, even if they are miles away from the epicentre, can be severely damaged by…

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News

New partnership between The Patent and Unumbio

The new partner is the perfect match for companies who want to expand, improve, or build from scratch a collection of industrial properties content for a wide range of applications Unumbio is now a new partner of The Patent, Invention Magazine. The industry-leading data provider since 2009 creates…

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Events

INTARG 2020: the most interesting innovations

During the event held exceptionally online, medals were awarded to the exhibitors who presented the best inventions during the event The ITARG 2020 event, now in its 13th edition, was held online this year due to the current pandemic. This did not stop the organizers from rewarding the exhibitors…

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Biology

Here’s the new Kevlar-like hard and fireproof fiber

Harvard University created a new material as resistant as Kevlar but with a flame resistance 20 times higher Kevlar and Twaron are among the most famous materials for their mechanical strength combined with low weight. However, the increase in physical properties often leads to an unwanted increase…

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Crowdfunding

Taopatch, the sensor that improves mind and body

The Los Angeles-based company offers a small sensor that helps improve balance, posture, concentration and pain relief among all Sensors are developing ever smaller and more efficient devices. An example already described is Kailo, the innovative tool for pain relief. The evolution of the field is…

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Chemistry

A new hydrogel can replace knee cartilage

The material mimics the properties of natural cartilage and is a candidate for knee tissue replacement surgery Cartilage plays a key role in the joints, particularly the knee. Unfortunately, once damaged, it hardly heals. The medical solution is a replacement surgery but until now there were no…

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Chemistry

New intelligent sponge separates oils from water

The sponge absorbs fuel up to 30 times its weight, is magnetic and easily reusable and will help clean the seas The oil and fuel removal from the sea is a complicated and expensive process. Often the timescales are long and cause the death of many animals and long-term environmental damage. The…

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