June 2015 Archive

Surfers become citizen scientists with the Smartphin

Design Frontiers • 2 Jun 15

The Smartphin enables surfers to collect vital information about the changing condition of the oceans in the hostile near-shore zone. >
How the bindi is saving lives in India

Design Frontiers • 9 Jun 15

Iodine deficiency is one of India’s most dangerous nutritional problems, but this life-saving bindi may change that. >
Bistro In Vitro serves up lab-grown meat

Design Frontiers • 16 Jun 15

Virtual restaurant Bistro In Vitro serves up lab-grown flesh dishes in order to investigate the future of the meat industry. >
A cap to halt hair loss in cancer patients

Design Frontiers • 23 Jun 15

The Embracing Life scalp-cooling cap helps maintain the quality of life for cancer patients facing chemo-induced hair loss. >
Timorous Beasties’ moth design takes to the skies

Design Frontiers • 23 Jun 15

Multi-award winning wallpaper designers tackle a new challenge: the tail-wrap for a new jet. >
Smart Specs offers a visual aid to the legally blind

Design Frontiers • 30 Jun 15

Smart Specs are new augmented reality smart glasses designed by Oxford University research fellow Dr Stephen Hicks. >

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