Nanocellulose used to remove microplastics from water
Nanocellulose can be used to sample water, or eliminate microplastics directly where they are produced.
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Not only roofs: the solar floor does its duty
The solar floor system makes both energy supply and car charging much more beautiful and convenient.
The Chinese firefighter drone and its possible uses
On various tech blogs I've read quite a bit of excitement about these firefighting drones being pioneered in China. I think about it. The test shown in the video below shows the firefighter drone extinguishing flammable material suspended outside the building on scaffolding. How does a real fire start in an apartment building? One plausible scenario: An overloaded power strip or faulty appliance produces a spark. The sparkle spreads on the carpet, on the furniture, on the curtains. Now we have many… Read more
A low cost respirator can make a difference against coronavirus
An MIT team works on the rapid implementation of an open source, low cost respirator, which can make a difference against the coronavirus.
Coronavirus predictions. Li Edelkoort: it will change the face of the planet
The megatrend expert is in self-quarantine in South Africa. Here are her predictions on the coronavirus and the profound transformation it will bring to our world.
Fuffee, the mug with thermal energy display for a more social coffee
An ingenious e-ink display that powers itself with heat accompanies Fuffee, a mug with a social vocation and a horrendous name.
50 social impact innovations that will save the world
In the world, the ants that we are never stop. Here is a small atlas of innovations that together will make the shape of the future.
Ancient cloned 3D printing tools save cultural heritage
Two instruments, one from the 3th century and one freshly made in XNUMXD printed plastic, have identical sound. The “cloned” instruments will preserve the legacy.
Sunshine Solar Charger, the charger that imitates a sunflower
A solar charger that winks at the environment, actually keeps them both open in search of sun. Gentlemen, here is the Sunshine Solar Charger.
Xenobots, created the first "living machines" with frog stem cells.
An algorithm reassembles a frog's cells and tissues into new living organisms designed to perform specific functions. The era of xenobots, living machines, has begun.
Candida auris, the lethal mushroom has become resistant to all drugs
Candida Auris is becoming resistant to all drugs. Its spread must be absolutely averted by any means possible.
2020, the year of the smartbrush: smart toothbrushes are arriving
It seems that even the teeth are not protected from technology. The smartbrush is about to invade the market and our homes. Here are the two top models.
10 daily things that will fade in the next 10 years
We have seen things disappear. What will the next 10 years bring? Here are 10 things that are likely to disappear by 2030.
Developed hydrogel that becomes more solid with increasing heat
A new hydrogel developed in Japan solidifies when exposed to heat: it can become a formidable protection from road and sports accidents.
Superbee, the wax packaging is more beautiful and does not pollute
SuperBee's beeswax acts as a natural antibacterial, while the addition of coconut oil and resin help the wrap maintain its shape as it conforms to food.
Copper beds kill 95% of bacteria: they can save millions of lives
In 2018 alone, hospital infections killed 49.000 people in Italy. lives that can be saved, says a study, with copper beds in hospitals
Developed industrial adhesive that melts with a magnetic field
A team at the University of Sussex has developed a special industrial adhesive that can dissolve when placed in a magnetic field. This allows objects otherwise destined for landfill to be easily disassembled and recycled at the end of their life. Currently, objects such as cell phones, microwave ovens and car dashboards are assembled using an industrial adhesive that is practically inseparable except with the use of toxic and highly caustic products. It's a fast and relatively cheap way to make products, but it creates problems in… Read more
Cellulose nanofibers, a jewel: in Japan they think of wooden cars
Cellulose nanofibers are light, resistant, printable and recyclable: what are we waiting for to make wooden cars? In Japan they are thinking about it.
A day face to face with Italy in 2050
Travel in time and experience a November day in Italy in 2050, from North to South. Here's what you'll see in one case or another.
Zero-waste miracles: France's poorest city turns green
“I think I don't do anything special. Zero-waste? I just recovered good practices that society has forgotten for 50 years."
Feel the peel, orange juice and 3D printed glasses from the skins
Feel the peel dispenses freshly squeezed orange juice using leftover peels as material to 3D print the recyclable glasses in which the juice is served.
