Video Of The Week - Fancy A Ride On A Motorized Suitcase?
A Chinese farmer is making headlines all over the world thanks to his unusual mode of transport - a motorized suitcase! The steerable scooter-suitcase that weighs 15lbs when empty, is powered by a...
View ArticleCalifornia Company Sells 'Superior' Ice Cubes
For those of us who believe that all ice cubes are created equal, here is some enlightening news - They are not. At least that's what the folks at California's Gläce Luxury Ice Co, would like us to...
View ArticleCan 'Mini-Farms' Help Solve World Hunger?
Data gathered by humanitarian organization, World Food Programme, indicates that every year over 847 million people worldwide, suffer from malnutrition and about 3.1 million children under the age of...
View ArticleCandy That Doesn't Cause Cavities? Sweet!
One of the biggest knocks against candy is that it causes cavities. Now some genius scientists from Berlin-based biotechnology firm, OrganoBalance, may have figured out a way to manufacture the sweet...
View ArticleFinally, An Invisibility "Cloak" That Can Be Available To All!
When J. K. Rowling conjured up the invisibility cloak to help her star wizard Harry Potter escape from sticky situations, she would have never guessed that scientists all over the world, would start...
View ArticleGoogle's Young Scientists Are Out To Change The World
Since 2011, Google has been challenging innovative teens aged 13-18 from all around the world, to use their technology and scientific know-how to transform the world into a better place. Contestants...
View ArticleSuper Crystal Could Allow Mere Mortals To Be "Aquaman" (Or Woman)!
Here is some good news for the fans of DC comics superhero "Aquaman" - Thanks to its namesake "Aquaman crystal" they too may soon be able to swim deep into the oceans without lugging around heavy air...
View Article"Smart" Spray On Bandage Reports Healing Progress By Lighting Up
Bandages are crucial for repairing skin wounds; they cover up areas of injury, prevent infection, provide protection and generally help speed up the healing process. But In this world of "smart"...
View ArticleLook, No Hands! Futuristic Driverless Cars Are All The Rage
In early January, Mercedes-Benz captured the world’s imagination by unveiling a futuristic self-driving car prototype at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to being...
View ArticleStick-On Nanowafers Could Mean An End To Messy Eye Drops
Those of you that have suffered from dry eyes, severe allergies or experienced an infection know how difficult it is to apply eye drops. The most annoying part is that even after you have managed to...
View ArticleFinally, A Smart Marker That Captures, Digitizes and Streams Whiteboard Notes!
While whiteboards are great tools for educators and other speakers to use when explaining a concept, they can be distracting. That's because instead of paying attention to the speaker, the audience is...
View ArticleHi-Tech Fabric Charges Devices On The Run - Literally!
Over the past few years, researchers have come up with many innovative ways to use human kinetic energy - from powering soccer fields to playgrounds and classroom lights. Now some scientists want to...
View ArticleEngineering Students Use Sound Waves To Extinguish Fires
Water, foam, sand, blankets, and even baking soda are well-known solutions to putting out flames. But sound waves? That has to be a first. But that is exactly what two young engineers from George...
View ArticleTo Boldly Brew Where No One’s Brewed Before! Astronauts Enjoy Espresso In Space
On November 24th, 2014, Samantha Cristoforetti became the first Italian woman astronaut to enter outer space. On May 3rd, the 38-year-old made history again - this time for brewing the first cup of...
View ArticleAvengers: Age Of Ultron Inspired Iron Man Glove Shoots Real Laser Beams
If Stark Industries were a real company, chances are Patrick Priebe would be Tony Stark's go-to man for all new gizmos. In fact, this young man's creations are so impressive that any superhero would...
View ArticleGerman Car Manufacturer Audi Creates Fuel From Air And Water
Creating a "green" or carbon neutral fuel to replace gasoline has been the holy grail for scientists for many years. However, while there has been some progress with inventions like electric batteries...
View ArticleIngenious Backpack Doubles Up As A Portable Laundry Machine
The biggest challenge faced by travelers especially those that like to disappear into the wilderness or on extensive backpacking trips is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now thanks to...
View ArticleTiny Origami Robot Runs, Climbs, Lifts Loads, And Even "Self-Destructs" Once...
Often the most incredible innovations come in the tiniest packages. That is certainly true for the origami robots created by some Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers. The microbots...
View ArticleMcity: A Town Built Just for Cars
At first sight, Mcity near Ann Arbor, Michigan, looks just like any other U.S. town or city. However, look closer and you will notice that the buildings are merely facades and the sidewalks, eerily...
View ArticleFacebook And Google Vie To Bring Internet Connectivity To All
For those living in developed countries, life without Internet connectivity is almost unimaginable. However, about 4 billion people across the world still have sketchy or no access to the massive...
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