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Seymour Chwast set to launch Kickstarter campaign to publish new anti-war book
Prolific designer Seymour Chwast plans to crowdfund his illustrative epic, “At War with War”.
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Tiny flexible film designed to combat pancreatic cancer
MIT’s latest advancement is a tiny, flexible roll of film designed for localised cancer treatment.
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Zero-maintenance, low-cost water filtration bucket
The ProCleanse Water Filtration system is designed for the people who have no access to clean water.
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Livia: A high tech solution to menstrual pain
A US-based company launched a campaign to crowdfund a high tech off-switch for menstrual pain.
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Allan Amato explores the naked form in SLIP: Naked In Your Own Words
The nude form inspires awe, lust, empathy, envy, anger says photographer Allan Amato.
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Microbots absorb pollutants from industrial wastewater
New nanotechnology innovation addresses heavy metal contamination of natural water sources.
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NeuroLife: A chip that gives movement back to the paralysed
Researchers have created a prototype for a medical device that allows a paralysed person to perform basic tasks.
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Innovative origami material paves the way for shape-shifting architecture
Foldable material designed by Harvard engineers can change its shape, size, and volume.
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Standing wheelchair developed to improve the reach and mobility of a paraplegic person
Rehabilitation team designs an adjustable wheelchair to help paraplegic people be more productive in daily activities.
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Smart thermometer crowdsources info for real-time health tracking
Kinsa’s Smart Thermometer is able to help individuals and communities map diseases before they spread.
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3D-printed robots are able to move immediately after printing
MIT researchers developed a way to print both liquids and solids, building a robot faster and with immediate results.
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Artist invites humans to bond with worms
Amy Youngs’ exhibition educates people about the benefits of worm composting at home.
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Smart tampons could be the future of home diagnostics
Researchers are creating a tampon testing system that helps women monitor their own health and fertility.
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Cyborg beetles designed for search and rescue
University team develops a remote-controlled beetle that could replace mechanical drones.
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A mobile sterilisation box for safe surgeries in rural areas
A sterile pod built into a modified container may be suitable for maternal and neonatal care, oral health care and post-disaster relief.
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Go-getters of the digital art movement
Digital design duo Reed + Rader talk VR, AR and breaking down the barrier between real and simulated worlds.
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Talking umbrella keeps people out of the rain
The Oombrella uses sensor technology to tell users when it is about to rain.
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Iwan Baan: Looking at architecture through a photographer's lens
Architectural photographer, Iwan Baan talks about a trip to Chicago and how he goes about capturing the essence and energy of the city and its architecture.
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Cubetto: A coding tutor for kids as young as three
Cubetto by Primo Toys is a kid-friendly, wooden robot that teaches kids to code in a way they can see and touch.
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Nature already has a solution to water contamination
Researchers look into an ancient Native American method of purifying water with cactus goo.
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Portable water purification for developing nations
LifeStraw is a portable and affordable water purification tool for people in developing countries.
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A faster, cheaper way to filter water using graphene
Scientists have created a graphene-based water filter that could be a solution to the water crisis.
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Virtual reality used for drug rehabilitation
Programme at the University of Houston treats drug and alcohol addiction with immersive VR scenarios.
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A tiny, smart patch could replace insulin shots for diabetes sufferers
A painless patch could mean that millions of diabetes sufferers no longer have to inject themselves to correct their insulin levels.
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