Bluesmart is the first smart suitcase that made it from crowdfunding to delivery. The suitcases have an integrated scale that measures the weight as well ...
3D printed objects can change their shape after being printed
Scientists at MIT have created a 3D printing technique that is capable of changing the polymers in an object after printing. This means objects can grow ...
A bike that fits into a carry-on bag
The German engineer Karsten Bettin has constructed a bike, called Kwiggle, that can be folded up and put under a subway seat, car trunk, airplane overhead ...
Ambulance alert system that lowers the music volume in cars
Students working at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm developed a system that interrupts a car’s music player to alert the driver of ...
World largest solar tower to be built in Israeli desert
The sunny and warm climate in Israel is ideal for solar thermal and photovoltaic power generation. Despite these environmental advantages, Israel is still ...
IKEA has designed an urban mobility improving new bike
IKEA has designed an innovative new chainless bike called Sladda. The bike is built especially for cities. Accessories such as an attachable saddle bag or ...
Alternative solar panels made from organic materials
Common solar panels that are made of silicon are energy-intensive to produce, heavy and inflexible. That is why researchers started designing cheaper and ...
First self-sufficient boat starts a six year journey around the world
The first self-sufficient boat will start a six-year trip around the world in spring. The boat, worth 5 million euros, is equipped with solar panels, wind ...
A machine that turns air into pure drinking water
A Chilean startup has built a machine that takes moisture out of the air and turns it into clean drinking water. The FreshWater machine pulls moisture out ...
Biodegradable bullets for the US Army
Common bullet shells contain metal and other chemicals that can rust and pollute soil and groundwater. Now the US Army plans to use biodegradable bullets ...
