Source: Gizmag
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Nanotech could painlessly replace torn ligaments in your knees
Tom Brady and numerous other athletes can surely attest to the fact that tearing your knee's anterior cruciate ligament really sucks. Not only can it not heal itself, there's a good chance that the...
Cyborg cockroaches could help save human lives
Controlling cockroaches with electrical 'backpacks' is one of those science experiments that's simultaneously quite cool and ethically grey. What might make you feel better, though, is the knowledge that those...
This wearable device collects health data from your ear
There are more options than ever if you're in the market for a wearable fitness tracker that will encourage you to get off the couch and get active. But what...
The PlexiDrone is a photographer's dream toy
If there was a list of features we wanted on a ready-to-fly drone, it might well read like PlexiDrone's spec-sheet. Unlike many off-the-shelf hobby quadcopters, this one comes in bits...
Darma smart cushion corrects your posture for you
If you’re the type that sits down all day at work, or most of the time, or play a lot of video games while sitting at the couch, let’s face...
Coca-Cola machines in South Africa will soon be Wi-Fi hotspots
Vending machines are great for selling your product in places where one can’t really set up a store. They’re easy to use and not too expensive to maintain. Internet access...
The US has approved trials for a wearable artificial kidney
The days of hemodialysis patients spending hours upon hours sitting in a hospital lounge while waiting for their blood to be cleaned could soon be a thing of the past,...
Intel's wireless charging bowl will be released by the end of the year
Earlier this year at CES 2014, Intel unveiled an interesting looking device which was a bowl that offered wireless charging. It was a unique idea since instead of finding an...
Nanobots could revolutionize drug delivery
Nanobots need the proper propulsion system if they're going to be used to deliver drugs to targeted areas. Take for example this teeny-tiny corkscrew-shaped propeller made out of silica and...
The iSwimband alerts you if your child is in danger of drowning
Some drowning incidents can be easily prevented, and a wearable device wants to keep tabs on submersion time while your kids are at the pool. The iSwimband is a Bluetooth-enabled...