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Hand-cranked washing machine could help 5 billion people save a lot of time and effort
Student has invented a poverty-busting and time-saving manual washing machine so that women or children don’t have to spend 20 hours a week
Joseph Shavit
Nov 19, 2021


Computer scientists develop tool that protects your private data while you browse
Computer scientists have developed a tool that will increase protections for users’ private data while they browse the web.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 19, 2021


Israeli researchers invent electrode stickers that can tell when you’re lying
Researchers caught liars at an unprecedented accuracy of 73% by measuring the movements of facial muscles with groundbreaking electrode tech
Joseph Shavit
Nov 19, 2021


This technology can improve the eyesight of the visually impaired. Here’s how
Gene-editing technology was tested on seven volunteers to see if it could treat severe visual impairment and enabling them to see colours.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 18, 2021


Dutch students build a spectacular, solar-powered, zero-emission mobile home
Students at a Dutch university have developed a solar-powered zero-emission mobile home called 'Stella Vita' that can travel on solar energy
Joseph Shavit
Nov 18, 2021


Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts
More than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 15, 2021


Robotic 'smart clothing' contains fibers that monitor and regulate your breathing
“Robotic” textiles could help performers and athletes train their breathing, and help patients recovering from postsurgery breathing changes
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2021


Major breakthrough in sustainable, cost-effective, large-scale energy storage
Researchers have synthesized a molecular compound that enables a stable flow battery that retains 99.98% capacity per cycle.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2021


Researchers produce clean drinking water from air in polluted cities
In a first-of-its-kind study conducted at Tel Aviv University, researchers found that water generated from the air in the heart of a city.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2021


Robotic third eye helps wearers to navigate the world
Industrial design student Minwook Paeng has created a robotic Third Eye that is fixed to the forehead and looks out for obstacles.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2021


A personalized exosuit for real-world walking
People rarely walk at a constant speed and a single incline. We change speed when rushing to the next appointment, or going for a stroll.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2021


New space telescope to peer back at the universe's first galaxies
Among other goals, James Webb will search the atmospheres of alien planets for what scientists call "biosignatures" -- the presence of life.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2021


Can electric cars help strengthen electrical grids?
Should electric vehicle (EV) owners be able to sell the surplus electricity they generate back to their local grids?
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021


Professor makes breakthrough achievement in quantum computing
Sutherland and his team set the world record for the most accurate entangling gate ever demonstrated without lasers.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021


Major endorsement for new space mission to find 'Earth 2.0'
A major new space telescope searching for 'Earth 2.0'—to Succeed Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope —is one step closer to reality.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021


Engineers turn ordinary clothing into biosensors
Huanan Zhang has developed a process that turns clothing fabric into biosensors which measure a muscle's electrical activity as it is worn.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021


First-ever GPS-free quantum-based navigation device unveiled
Quantum science—one of the Pentagon’s top research priorities—may be about to deliver on its longtime promise of an alternative to GPS.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021


Half the water flushing a toilet could power your home for days
Enapter says its electrolyser uses about 2.4 litres of water to generate enough hydrogen for a couple's home for several days.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021


Boxing governing body uses AI vetting of judges to restore trust in scoring
AIBA used an artificial intelligence system to analyze judges and referees before they could work at the current men's world championships.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021


Creating an artificial material that can sense, adapt to its environment
Researchers have developed an artificial material which can respond to its environment and make decisions not directed by a human being.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021
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