Power Through Pedalling
Posted on December 29, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Society, Technology
The mother of invention is necessity and what can be more necessary than trying to generate power in countries where normal electricity is not available. Not only is it environmentally friendly, it is a healthy alternative, when electricity is needed in small quantities. Read more…
Miracle Gecko Tape
Posted on December 21, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Promotion, Technology
The new Gecko Tape is about to revolutionize the world of adhesives, even though it is still in the experimental stages. With no regard to gravitational pool, or surface material, in the amazing world of geckos and other ceiling walking creatures, it is the thousands of tiny hairs, called setae, that cover their feet and [...]
World’s Lightest Material
Posted on December 21, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Promotion, Technology
Elated with one of their latest developments at UC Irvine, HRL Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology A team of researchers are excited about the results of micro lattice. It is so light it can sit on the head of a fluffy dandelion. It is being hailed as the Eiffel Tower of micro-architecture. Read [...]
Paraplegic Publicly Plays Violin
Posted on November 30, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Entertainment, Society, Technology
The Virtual Music Instrument gives therapeutic music a whole new meaning, even though music has been used as therapy as far back as World War II. The Virtual Music Instrument allows people to play music without having to hold, or manipulate, an actual instrument. It was originally designed as an interactive toy for youths. Read [...]
Meet The Next Steve Jobs
Posted on November 21, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Technology
An extremely confident-speaking twelve year old, 6th grader, is all set to become the next ‘Steve Jobs’. Thomas Suarez has already published two apps (computer games), has a start-up company and gave a compelling TED talk at the conference in Manhattan Beach. Read more…
Electronic Possessed Hand Device
Posted on November 14, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Art, Technology
The process of learning to master a musical instrument is a matter of getting the fingers to move to just the right position, or so some experts say. Now technology has come to the fore, with an electronic device that will assist ‘wantabe’ musicians. Strapped to the arm, the device takes over the fingers in [...]
Invisibility A Reality
Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin in Technology
Fiction writers have long toyed with the dream of the ‘invisible cloak’. Science has however, finally taken a step forward in making the impossible, possible. Read more…
The Computer That Thinks
Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin in Technology
You will no longer press the wrong key and the computer races on to do as it was told, but not what you wanted it to do. The next generation will act from your thoughts. Read more…
Fashion Air Bag Designed For Cyclists
Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin in Sport, Technology
Many cyclists won’t wear crash helmets because they don’t like the look of them. Now designers have come up with a fashion alternative, that can be worn around the neck. Read more…
Rare Spider Silk
Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin in Science, Society
The only large piece of natural spider silk in existence, after more than a million wild female golden orb spiders were used to create a rare silk textile, that is on display in the American Museum of Natural History, New York City. Read more of this amazing feat…
