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UCAP Microfiber Pad Improves Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infection
by Marjorie Dorfman
Researchers in Jerusalem have developed an innovative microfiber pad that can greatly improve the diagnosis for urinary track infection by aiding in the collection ofsterile urine samples. Read on for more on this exciting medical innovation.
17 Anti-Valentine's Day Gifts For Cupid Haters
by Serena Dorman
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and soon people will be buying
stuffed animals the size of houses, giant boquets of flowers, and fancy
chocolates up the wazoo all in the name of love. But what about the
people who absolutely detest Valentine's Day?
Fairy Tale Fashion Exhibit: Once Upon An F.I.T Time
by M Dee Dubroff
The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology has created an imaginative, one-of-a-kind fashion exhibit based on 15 different fables that range from Alice in Wonderland to the Little Mermaid. Read on for more information and more than a little...fairydust.
For Tomorrow’s Diabetics: Can Human Skin Cells Make Insulin?
by M Dee Dubroff
Will the near future bring the reprogramming of human skin cells so that they can produce the hormone insulin? Read on for more information on this amazing new development.
DreamScreen Makes Your TV Totally Awesome
by Paul Fitzgerald
A team of inventors in Boca Raton, Florida, are changing the way everyone in the world watches their tube through unique LED lighting technology. Called DreamScreen, this technology creates an amazing home theater experience. Question is will this new technology hurt the sales on new flat screen TVs?
Pack More And Still Have A Full Camping Set With Sea To Summit Kitchen Camping Gear
by Samantha Pankey
When you're planning a camping trip, you have to conserve space in your
pack. The people at Sea to Summit, campers themselves, recognize this
and have designed camp kitchen products that collapse and will save you
space when packing your gear. Check out their kettle, pot, bowl and cup and kitchen set below.
Vegan Star Wars Shoes: Olsenhaus, The Force and The Jedi
by M Dee Dubroff
The Force, Luke Skywalker and the Jedi all live in the hearts and minds of Star Wars lovers. Learn more about a new shoe collection dedicated to the characters of this sci-fi classic and the mission behind their creation to forever eliminate cruelty to animals.
Invention Of The Week? Teslasuit Lets You Feel What You Play
by Paul Fitzgerald
A team of inventors in London, UK, are revolutionizing the future of virtual reality and gaming. The Teslasuit has just launched and it’s a full-body haptic suit that lets you feel the world of virtual reality you are experiencing. What VR world will you explore when you get your Teslasuit?
Tech Giants Fund GRAIL: New Early Detection Cancer Blood Test
by Marjorie Dorfman
Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos from Amazon.com have donated $1 million to fund Grail, a company that has developed a new blood test that will allow an even earlier detection of many kinds of cancer than that which is currently available. Read on for more information about this amazing boon to the health of all mankind.
Dumbell 1/2 Keeps You And Your Home Decor Looking Good
by Samantha Pankey
Sometimes, when buying a set of dumbbells for in home workouts, people don't consider that they'll have to find a place to store them when not in use. Dumbbells are fairly unattractive, so you want to keep them out of eyesight. With the Dumbbell1/2, not only will you get a functional, re-designed dumbbell, you'll get a piece of workout equipment that isn't an eyesore.
Fashion Designer J.W. Anderson: Far Out and Yet In
by M Dee Dubroff
Meet Irish-born, J.W. Anderson, one of fashion's most important and original fashion designers. His works are provoking and contradictory, far out and yet cemented in time. Read on for more about this fascinating young man and his work.
Motorcycle Seats With EMF Shields Designed For Thwarting Cancer
by Rebecca West
If you spend a lot of time on a motorcycle, then this is something you
definitely want to know about. Up until recently, nobody ever thought
twice about it, but there’s a chance your motorcycle is giving you cancer.
Infant Warmer 'Embrace Nest' Protects Low-Birth-Weight Babies
by Rebecca West
Here in the United States, we don’t have to worry about infant mortality on nearly the level that Third World countries do. Now, a company called Embrace has developed a low-cost and energy-efficient infant warmer for preemies and low-birth weight babies to help them survive.
VSSL Flashlights Will Give You More Than Just Light
by Samantha Pankey
Look in any camper's backpack and you'll find a flashlight. It's a staple of camping. Another staple of camping is the utility tool. As flashlights have become more powerful and smaller, VSSL has created flashlights that utilize the former battery hulls as storage canisters for various camping supplies. Check out their 6 flashlight units.
DIY 55-Watt Solar Light Bulb From An Ordinary Bottle Of Water
by Rebecca West
How to make a solar light equivalent to a 55-watt bulb in just three easy steps. You won't believe it's this simple!
Tsū Social Network Kicks Off First POWERBALL Office Pool For Users (Updated)
by Ron Callari
Office pools for lottery drawings have been around for almost 100 years. According to a Wikipedia entry: 'the betting pools'
concept was first introduced by Littlewoods, a retail and betting
commpany in England (1923) and was developed initially for football
matches.
Tiny Wearable Power Supercapacitor Packs High Density Charge
by M Dee Dubroff
Meet the micro-supercapacitor, which is a big word for a tiny wearable electronic device that packs a high density charge. Read on for more on this amazing new wearable power source that may make the standard battery a thing of the past.
Invention Of The Week? New Earthquake-Proof Bed Could Help Save Lives
by Paul Fitzgerald
Chinese inventor Wang Wenxi has developed a concept for an earthquake-proof bed that swallows you (and yours) up when it senses the ground shaking. That’s right when the ground starts moving you and your mattress are dropped into a sealed unit that is loaded full of supplies. The question is will this invention be a hit among the claustrophobic types?
Controlling The Weather With Lasers, Can It Be Done?
by Rebecca West
Scientists are talking about employing high-energy lasers for the
purpose of producing rain at will, but the question is should we?
Ultra Long Distance Wheelchair Is A Stylish, Lightweight Design That Will Go The Distance
by Samantha Pankey
Modern athletes have come to expect top-notch function in their athletic equipment. They also expect a bit of style, and often choose equipment, equal in function, based on personal style alone. However, disabled athletes have limited options when it comes to choosing their equipment. Designer Andrew Mitchell conceptualized the Ultra Long Distance Wheelchair with both function and style in mind.
