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iPhone Geiger Counter Calls Out Concealed Radioactivity
by Steve Levenstein
The Geiger Fukushima iPhone was designed to be cheap yet effective in exposing radiation hotspots. It accomplishes these goals by working with the owner's iPhone and a dedicated app, thus reducing duplication of components. Bonus: it's made in Japan's hard-hit Fukushima prefecture!
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Add new comment What I learned from the Inventors at the Minnesota Inventors Congress
by productforprofit
I just came back from speaking at the Minnesota's Inventor's Congress
(MIC). For those of you who don't know, the Minnesota Inventors Congress
is one of the oldest and most established inventor trade shows in the
country. And I have to say, I learned more from the inventors who
attended MIC then I ever thought possible. It was so inspiring that I
felt compelled to write this article and share.
First Step Toward Invention Success - Ignore The Naysayers!
by productforprofit
As you begin your path toward bringing your invention to market, you
might become keenly aware of how many naysayers suddenly show up in your
life. And when I say naysayers I mean people who don't share your
vision, don't believe you can make things happen or let you know that
for some reason or another you cannot actualize your invention dreams.
2 comments Fishy Finding - Students Turn Fish Into Plastic
by Jamie Reygle
Three kids from Thailand have turned fish scales into plastic, and have earned $50,000 for their efforts.
Is That A PC In Your Pocket? - The PC That's The Size Of A Flash Drive
by Jamie Reygle
You will soon be able to buy a PC that fits in your pocket - for under $25!
You Go, Girl! - Girl Scouts Design Affordable Prosthetic
by Jamie Reygle
A team of six Girl Scouts has made an effective prosthetic hand from moldable plastic, comfort foam and Velcro.
The Flow: The Paint Brush That Transforms Your iPad Into A Digital Canvas
by Gadgetry Inc
The Flow is a special paint brush made with actual bristles for producing
beautiful strokes on your iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, or any other device
or tablet that has a touch screen, for that matter.
Warm Embrace - A Baby Wrap That Saves Lives
by Jamie Reygle
A simple new product could save the lives of thousands of babies in the developing world.
Douglas Engelbart: Inventor Of The Mouse
by Tech Light
Today, we're taking a look at Douglas Engelbart- one of the forefathers of modern computing. One of his most famous invention is a mouse. It's pretty clear to anyone who's used a computer what sort of influence that device had. Truth is, if it weren't for Engelbart, computers would likely have evolved in a very different direction.
STEM Sells Research - Selling Science To Kids
by Jamie Reygle
The USA Science & Engineering Festival wants you to help them make science cool.
Up Close With Birds 'N' All - A Hummingbird Feeder For Your Face
by Jamie Reygle
The best way to experience hummingbirds is in your face!
Calling All Inventors: Edison Nation Sets Up $25 Million Innovation Fund For Inventors
by Myra Per-Lee
Hoping to spur on some closet inventors in the U.S., Edison Nation,
the search agent for several large retail outfits, has set up a $25
million fund to help inventors with great ideas fund their development.
Nudge Nudge Link Link - Get Your Emails When You Need Them
by Jamie Reygle
Emails getting buried? NudgeMail puts them where you need them, when you need them.
That Blasted Roof! - Capturing Wind Energy On Your Roof
by Jamie Reygle
A cheap, unimposing wind turbine that attaches to the roof of your house could be on many horizons in the not-too-distant future.
O! That A Man Might Know - James May Wants Your Invention
by Jamie Reygle
James May wants to feature your invention on his TV show, Man Lab.
"I Know That Face"-Advanced Facial Recognition Software
by Tech Light
Computers that talk to us. Programs that recognize human emotions and respond accordingly. An electronic device that knows the face of its owner. Sound like science fiction?
Birmingham University researcher Lijun Yin wants to make it a reality.
Lemelson-MIT Awards RPI Student For New Bomb Detection Method
by Myra Per-Lee
A doctoral student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has won the 2011 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for developing a new technique for detecting hidden explosives, chemicals, and other dangerous materials from a safe distance.
Floor Plan Light Switch A Bright Idea For Homeowners
by Doug Bonderud
There's always that one switch in a house - you know, the one that makes you wonder "just what the hell does this do?" Now, from designer Taewon Hwang, comes the Floor Plan Light Switch - a great way to never be confused again.
Aydogan Ozcan's "Killer App": The Lens-free Cellphone Microscope
by Gadgetry Inc
People from all over the world use cellphones every day but what a lot of them don't really know is that it can also be used for a greater, more important, and life-saving purpose.
Big Brother Is Watching You, And You, And You... - Cameras That Know Who You Are
by Jamie Reygle
Now cameras can tell who and where you are better than ever before. Feeling secure?