Gadgets & Gizmos

Clever coating for medical devices stops clots by imitating a blood vessel

When a patient’s blood flows through catheters, stents or other medical devices, there’s always a risk that harmful clots may form. An experimental new bio-inspired coating could keep that from happening, without the use of blood-thinning drugs.Continu…

Solar scooter uses the power of sunlight for an 18-mile boost in range

While many EVs use solar panels to extend their range, those panels often don’t look like they’d make much of a difference. Such is certainly not the case with the Lightfoot scooter, however, the sides of which are covered with panels that reportedly p…

Watch: Wheeled robodog goes all-terrain in breathtaking style

China’s DEEP Robotics is about to add a new quadruped to its kennel called the Lynx. But rather than go for walkies on pads, the mid-sized pup rolls on four wheels and is built for all-terrain shenanigans – as you can see in the pre-launch promo.Contin…

Smooth-riding commuter ebike sports mid-mount internal gearbox

South Korean startup Kosmos has made its Indiegogo debut with a tech-packed ebike named the Nova7. The PAS commuter features a mid-mount internal gearbox, rear-hub motor with responsive torque sensing, and a low-maintenance belt drive.Continue ReadingC…

Startup Exosonic goes from supersonic boom to bust

Another example of how the bleeding edge aerospace sector is going through a massive shakeup has surfaced as civilian supersonic startup Exosonic has announced that it is going out of business after being unable to raise needed funding.Continue Reading…

New painkiller precisely targets sites of chronic pain

Researchers have developed a non-addictive painkiller that remains inactive until it reaches sites of chronic pain. Instead of dulling the nerves that send the pain signals like other analgesics, this new pain pill directly addresses the underlying cau…

Water-spraying tower is a mobile forest-fire-fighting sprinkler system

When a raging forest fire is approaching a community, a good rainfall greatly reduces the chances of the flames actually reaching the buildings. But if rain isn’t in the forecast … well, that’s where the RainStream tower is designed to come in.Continue…

Groundbreaking: ‘Sleepy weed’ shown to significantly improve sleep

For the first time, there’s scientific evidence that a smaller, lesser known component of the cannabis plant – cannabinol – delivers better quality and longer sleep. It paves the way for finally having an effective sleep aid sourced from medical cannab…

Work on Saudi’s Line megacity accelerates, new details revealed

As work continues on Saudi Arabia’s futuristic mirrored megacity, the Line, new details have now been revealed. Government authorities have given an update on the progress so far and named the architects in charge of making this desert dream a reality….

170-mile cargo ebike aims to make hauling affordable

Phoenix-based ebike maker Lectric reckons that last year’s XPedition model went on to become the best-selling cargo ebike in the US. Now the company has launched its second generation – sporting “premium features typically found in $3,000+ models” but …

$35 lens turns any smartphone into a powerful microscope

Six years on from the first iMicro smartphone microscope, the team has unveiled its latest: the iMicro Q3p, a fingertip-sized, lightweight device that makes microscopy inexpensive, portable and accessible to anyone with a camera on their phone. What’s …

Smart patch buzzes, twists and presses the skin to deliver a sense of touch

Scientists have devised a clever new method of allowing people to feel sensations that are transmitted to their skin. Beyond its applications in fields such as gaming and telepresence, the technology could also be used to guide the blind.Continue Readi…

Cold-plunge tub chills water – and users – without ice or refrigerants

Although hot tubs may get all the glory, cold-plunge tubs are the ones that really help reduce muscle inflammation and soreness after exercise. The Snowcap tub makes that process more doable than ever, by chilling water without using any ice or refrige…

Traditional shepherd’s hut receives a modern tiny house twist

The S’Mouse City Model offers a modern tiny house take on the traditional shepherd’s hut. Featuring a very compact but comfortable interior layout, the towable dwelling also comes with optional off-the-grid upgrades.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny House…

The fascinating brain talk that triggers a wet dog to ‘shake it off’

Ever been caught in the crossfire of a wet dog firing droplets of water away from their fur with a mad shake? Well, they can’t help it. Scientists have discovered the underlying mechanism that drives dogs – and many other hairy mammals – to vigorously …