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by Rebecca West
Ever wish you had a tape that was worth more than one application? Well, someone has finally come out with a product that allows you to
apply it and then reposition it and then use it again and again.
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by Marjorie Dorfman
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have created a new test that can potentially aid those with compromised immune systems by quickly identifying dangerous and illusive pathogens. Read on for more on this amazing new test.
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by Rebecca West
A group in Sweden has come up with a product known as PeePoo, a disposable yet recyclable one-usage bag for human waste.
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by Paul Fitzgerald
The days of forgetting your combination code or keys are officially over, according to a team of inventors in Toronto, Canada. Pishon Lab has unveiled TAPP (also called Tapplock), which they claim is the world’s first padlock that allows user to unlock their valuables using their unique fingerprint. So, will this new technology be a hit on the market? And when you are getting one?
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by Ron Callari
A
'write-in candidate is a contender in an election whose name does not
appear on the ballot, but for whom U.S. voters have the right to vote
for nonetheless. To do so, all they need to do is write in his or
her name on a ballot. While these type of candidates rarely win, they
often attract sizable followings from groups or organizations they are
affiliated with.
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by Rebecca West
The lack of fresh, potable water in many areas of the world is increasing at an alarming rate. A U.K. business has the solution.
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by Paul Fitzgerald
If you are a home décor enthusiast or an aspiring inner-city graffiti artist, then SprayPrinter is new technology you'll want to get your hands on. SprayPrinter is simply a unique wireless device that converts digital designs into wall art from your trusty smartphone. So what kind of artwork do you fancy for your walls?
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by Rebecca West
One of the most prevalent problems in developing countries is sterilization. Thanks to a new solar-powered device called the “medical rucksack,” a lot of that could be about to change.
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by Paul Fitzgerald
Christopher Hawker, a popular inventor and entrepreneur in Columbus, Ohio, has developed a key for everything, but it doesn’t open any doors. It's a simple, no-rocket-science-invention. But how will it sell on the market?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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by Rebecca West
Thousands of people who have embraced the less-is-more attitude and those hoping to go green have discovered you can create your own DIY Internet connection a lot more easily than expected.
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by Marjorie Dorfman
Meet the team of MIT reserachers who developed an amazing smart bandage that may well revolutionize medical tech and fitness hardware by its ability to detct infection and dispense medication.
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by Rebecca West
The world of translation has just gotten smarter and faster. Now you can
have translations done on the spot instantly with a new wearable device
called ili that saves you time and trouble.
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by Rebecca West
Now, thanks to entrepreneur Mark Samuels and the company he started known as Nimbus Eco, you can begin by reducing your impact on deforestation by using tree-free toilet paper.
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by M Dee Dubroff
Meet Dutch avant-garde shoe designer, Marloes ten Bhomer, who has designed the blue panel steel high-heeled shoe. It's different and requires a bit more respect than just a request to not step on them, as was the case with their blue suede cousins of more than six decades past.