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Scientists use ultrasound waves to move objects hands-free
The research opens the door for using contactless manipulation in industries where devices wouldn’t need a built-in power source to move.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2022


Groundbreaking technology could put an end to camera 'notches' on smartphones
One potential application for the technology is integration of displays with different types of sensors and cameras (camera notches).
Joseph Shavit
Nov 20, 2022


Breakthrough in cancer-treating drug achieved by Stanford researchers
Researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound right in the lab.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 6, 2022


Building real buildings on the blockchain
Buildings that own and run themselves: this idea, from the think-tank Dezentrum, was put into action for the first time in a prototype.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2021


New technology can make manual labor 60 percent easier
EksoVests, a type of exoskeletons, can reduce muscle strain by 60 percent for workers in the industrial, logistics and construction sectors
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2021


Auto sector shifts gear towards recycling parts and batteries
The auto industry is revving up its recycling efforts as it faces pressure to reduce its colossal carbon footprint.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2021


Recycled concrete and COâ‚‚ from the air made into a new building material
A new kind of concrete could reduce emissions from the construction industry. Calcium carbonate concrete is made from waste concrete.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 8, 2021


This Cape Town ‘jack of all trades’ creates trendy sunglasses from old skateboards
Necessity being the mother of all invention saw ‘jack of all trades’ Dave de Witt create sunglasses from old skateboards.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2021


Cosmic concrete developed from space dust and astronaut blood
Researchers created a concrete-like material made of extra-terrestrial dust along with the blood, sweat and tears of astronauts.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 14, 2021


New LED innovation will enable refrigerators to identify food that is spoiling
Your smart device could soon be even smarter with a new infrared light emitting diode that is ‘tuneable’ to different wavelengths of light
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


Could devices that never wear out ever become a reality?
It has long been human’s dream to create long-lasting and durable devices. However, ubiquitous wear hugely limits the life of products.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


Two experiments to help humans "go farther / stay longer" in space
When the Space X23 rocket launches to resupply the International Space Station, it will carry two experiments designed to sustain humans
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021


World's first fossil-free steel manufactured in Sweden
Production of the material will begin from 2026 as Volvo plans to start production of prototype vehicles using green steel by end of year
Joseph Shavit
Aug 24, 2021


New technology reolutionizes the efficiency of producing important metals
Researchers have invented a cheaper, safer, and simpler technology that will allow a "stubborn" group of metals and metal oxides
Joshua Shavit
Aug 9, 2021


How lobsters can help make stronger 3D printed concrete
New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex
Joseph Shavit
Jan 26, 2021
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