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Health

Nanox presents an X-ray bed inspired by Star Trek

The new device is much less expensive than conventional scans and uses artificial intelligence to process the data Medicine is becoming a luxury for the poor class of society. According to a WHO study, two-thirds of people do not have the possibility of an X-ray scan. Companies are therefore trying…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Chemistry

Combining crab shells and seaweed to produce sustainable fibre

The new yarn product is made from two renewable marine resources and is a promising material for advanced applications in textiles and medicine The ecological impact on the way we work and do research is also entering the field of yarn and fashion. Researchers from the University of Aalto, the…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

This new bandage stops the bleeding without adhering to the wound

Researchers at the ETH Zurich and the National University of Singapore have developed a new type of bandage that aids blood clotting and does not stick to the wound As is often the case in science, discoveries also come by chance and this is a classic example. Researchers at the ETH Zurich headed…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

A new guide to regenerate damaged nerves

From Pittsburgh comes a polymeric biodegradable nerve guide filled with protein to promote the growth of long sections of damaged nerves, avoiding the transplantation of stem cells or nerves of the donor Damage to the peripheral nervous system is one of the most common causes of disability. Nerves…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Crowdfunding

This little gadget turns any display into a gesture-controlled screen

Glamos is a small cube that projects a virtual touchscreen into the air, transforming normal devices into peripherals controlled by hand movements The virtualization of our devices is at a turning point. More and more technologies are trying to implement remote control in common devices such as…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

ESA announces first mission to remove garbage from the sky

In 2025, ClearSpace-1, the first space mission to clear the sky of thousands of objects left in orbit from previous missions and expeditions, will begin Around the Earth, in addition to working satellites, there are thousands of disused satellites and junk material orbiting, posing a danger to…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Crowdfunding

Juno, a reverse microwave to cool drinks in a few seconds

Presented at CES 2020 in Las Vegas by Matrix Industries, Juno allows you to cool a bottle of wine, sparkling wine or two 33 cl cans in seconds, all in an attractive and compact design. It must have happened to everyone to have sudden guests at home and want to offer a drink and then

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Chemistry

‘Frankeinstein’ concrete repairs and reproduces itself

The researchers created a form of concrete made of living beings that can repair itself, “reproduce” and could help us in the next missions to other planets. The field of engineered living materials is very thriving in recent times. The materials, in addition to the classical inorganic matrix,…

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Crowdfunding

TiGr Blue mini, the safest and lightest alternative to bicycle chains

The safety device, launched on Kickstarter, aims to replace the classic chains, heavy and not as safe as before, providing greater resistance to cutting and burglary Modern society has begun to take the environmental problem seriously and increasingly prefers alternatives to cars for travel, such…

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Health

Presented a wereable sensor for the control of our health

In the nearly future, an extremly sensitive wearable sensor able to monitor our health through the detection of different gas molecules could be sell Research on nanomaterials in the sensor field is having a great development because they have a great surface-volume ratio, which makes them highly…

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AI

Samsung presents SelfieType, the invisible keyboard designed for smartphones

At CES 2020, Samsung gave young companies the opportunity to showcase their technologies. A start-up linked to Samsung’s C-Lab programme presents virtual keyboard technology that could change the way we work. CES 2020 in Las Vegas is an inexhaustible source of innovative ideas and inventions. In…

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Chemistry

Invented an indestructible tissue that generates electricity

A combination of two 3D printed polymers generates a fabric that repairs itself and produces electricity through body heat. Technology and fashion are making progress in the production of smart fabrics and clothes. The goal is the production of multi-functional clothes, which integrate sensors to…

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Crowdfunding

Mantour X: the new light, portable and self-balancing electric scooter

Thanks to an algorithm, the closed scooter is able to advance even when closed in a vertical position, as if by magic, without tiring the user. One of the key words of the new decade is “environment“. One of the aspects of our everyday life that we can change concerns means of transport. The

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Crowdfunding

Fingerbot, the gadget to make your home smart

This small cube connects to the internet and allows you to manage the house tech from the smartphone, making your home smart without revolutionizing the system. Are you intrigued by the domotic but don’t want to revolutionize your home? Fingerbot is an excellent solution, small and cheap, to start…

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Crowdfunding

Heatbox, the stylish and portable self-heating lunchbox

A group of four Dutch boys launched a campaign on kickstarter with an immediate and surprising success Nowadays, the focus on good food is increasing and also involves lunches during working days. The healthiest option is to prepare lunch at home and take it to work or university. The several…

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