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Environment

Wood gives concrete a second life

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a recycling method for concrete through the addition of waste wood which produces a new construction material Concrete is one of the most widespread materials on the planet. It is used for the construction of structures such as skyscrapers,…

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Eureka!

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…

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Fashion

Skyscrape automatically becomes warmer when the temperature drops

The fabric of this new jacket is transformed in response to the change in temperature, when the temperature drops the fabric is transformed again providing greater insulation Innovation involves all fields, including fashion and clothing. Some examples are a super durable shoes or an ecological…

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Health

Invented a sensor that advise heart failure

The self-adhesive bandage accurately predicts a worsening of the heart health of repeat offenders several days before the most obvious symptoms appear Heart failure has a big impact on our health. In the United States, for example, 6.2 million people suffer from heart failure and the associated…

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Gadget

Tozuda invents a helmet sensor that saves athletes from hidden trauma

The Philadelphia-based company has developed a sensor that changes colour when it registers an impact, alerting athletes to possible head trauma, even if asymptomatically Sports such as American football or hockey generate a lot of physical stress in athletes. Among the most serious consequences…

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Chemistry

Rechargeable Lithium metal batteries soon available thanks to ultrasounds

Researchers in San Diego have developed an ultrasonic device that applied to lithium metal batteries increases their life, charge and capacity The development of batteries is a very lively field, whose importance was recognized by the award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019. The most…

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Environment

Odd.Bot removes weeds and replaces herbicides

The Dutch company has invented a robot that recognizes weeds and removes them from the ground automatically, eliminating the use of chemicals Robotics is influencing all aspects of everyday life. Technological development is making autonomous devices widely present in several fields of work and…

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Health

This artificial bandage helps the healing of cardiac tissues

The conductive material provides a basic structure where new heart cells can form inside and mimics the properties of cardiac tissue Polyester-based polymers are known to be bio compatible and are commonly used in medicine. However, the material is not strong enough to withstand the constant…

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Chemistry

The super thin touchscreen printable like a newspaper

A group of Australian researchers invented a new method to produce thin, transparent and foldable layers of conductive materials that can be used as newspaper sheets Take an old material and radically transform it to obtain completely new properties. The way of reinventing is another path to make…

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Crowdfunding

castAway case adds a second touchscreen to your smartphone

The gadget doubles the screen area of both our android and iOS devices and applies through a simple magnet system Innovations on smartphones are really varied, such as Samsung’s SelfieType which projects a virtual keyboard on any surface. Recently the market is offering foldable smartphones but the…

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Crowdfunding

Kailo, the innovative tool for pain relief

The company based in Sandy, Utah, USA, promises to revolutionize the way we deal with muscle pain Pain is something that all people have in common. Sooner or later we all experience it, young, old and athletes. Pain is a constant in life but until today we could only rely on a few solutions, from

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Crowdfunding

HUNU, the foldable coffee cup that fits in your pocket

The portable cup with modern design is made of silicone and bamboo, folds up to 2cm, can fit in any pocket and is environmentally friendly 165 million disposable cups are used for hot drinks every day around the world. Most of these end up in oceans and water reserves, generating a huge negative…

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Crowdfunding

Problems with snoring? The solution is called Snore Circle

The small device is applied under the chin and, through small electrical impulses, relaxes the muscles making sleep much quieter and more pleasant Technology tends to find new ways to increase the quality of everyday life. But the night? There are already several gadgets that help to monitor sleep…

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Crowdfunding

Air Pix, the self-contained pocket autonomous selfie drone

Small, lightweight and easy to use, Air Pix allows you to make perfect selfie without having your hands busy, giving a new perspectives Crowdfunding is an inexhaustible source of new ideas and products. Sites such as kickstarter and indiegogo collect lots of ideas and help inventors raise enough…

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Chemistry

Created a new material that extracts water from the air

A research team created a metal-organic structure that is able to condense humidity in the air to produce drinking water in record quantities Water is a precious resource, especially in underdeveloped countries, where there is a high need for drinking water sources or methods to purify it. Water is…

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Events

Samsung AirDresser, a magical laundry cabinet for cleaning laundry

Similar to a tall, narrow fridge, AirDresser uses a combination of air and steam to clean some clothes and then get rid of things like sweat and smoke odors Samsung was one of the most active companies during CES 2020 in Las Vegas. One of the products presented is AirDress, an innovative wardrobe…

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