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26th of September 2017
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Show Media Mobile Café Sells Coffee and Advertising Space2017-09-26 11:38:13
As a leading digital media and advertising company, Show Media wants to create a mobile café that also functions as a vehicle that sells advert
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Futuristic Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) Can Haul Up to 3 U.S. Abrams Battle Tanks2017-09-26 07:21:43
Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) is a futuristic amphibious vehicle that sets new standards in amphibious vehicle category. The full-scale -
Eduard Locota’s Work of Art: La Falaise, Crete, and Wave2017-09-26 05:11:26
This year, Eduard Locota has released its latest collection, as always, each one has its own uniqueness, it’s like watching magical objects. For -
Gnomon : Sundial Inspired Watch by James Thurston2017-09-25 11:10:23
Gnomon, it’s a single-hand timepiece inspired by ancient Roman sundials with several interesting and remarkable design features. Gnomon is a con -
You Don’t Have To Be a Hipster to Love This Mason Jar Speaker and Amplifier2017-09-25 07:42:19
A cool mini speaker in a mason jar. You don’t have to be hipster to love this product, mason jars can bring back nostalgic or act as historical -
Survival Capsule to Survive from Tsunami2017-09-25 05:36:26
After witnessing tsunami devastation in Japan which killed more than 16,000 people, Julian Sharpe, CEO of Survival Capsule, knew that we need personal -
Audi Aicon: Futuristic Autonomous Concept Car for Door-to-Door Individual Transportation2017-09-22 11:17:43
Audi Aicon, a futuristic concept autonomous car without steering wheel or pedals. This car features four-door 2+2 boldly opens to showoff the exterior -
Little Sun Diamond: Solar Powered Portable Light with Built-in Stand2017-09-22 06:31:53
Gorgeous, compact little light in your pocket. Called Little Sun Diamond, this little light works just like a little sun that radiates sparkling glow, -
Hanger Blind Concept Cane Features Ergonomic Curved Handle and Right Angle Bottom Design2017-09-21 16:57:02
Crossing the road has always been dangerous to all sighted people, there’s going to be the risk of getting killed when you don’t do it pro -
Volvo Care Concept Car: Company’s Car to Support Employee’s Well Being2017-09-21 07:22:28
Maximilian Troicher has this grand idea where a company is really serious about their employees’ well being. Volvo Care concept car has been des -
“Enjoy the Ride” Bike Chain Coaster Set by Graham Bergh2017-09-21 05:17:20
“Enjoy the Ride” Bike Chain Coaster Set is a set of unique coasters that declare your love of biking. Each unit is crafted from reclaimed -
Nautilus Eco-Resort: Futuristic Biophilic Learning Center for Philippines2017-09-20 11:13:58
Zero emission, zero waste, and zero-poverty, this is what Nautilus Eco Resort project wants to achieve. It’s a conceptual Biophilic Learning Cen
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Self-driving cars could dramatically reduce the road toll2017-09-26 07:50:01
Removing humans from the "driving equation" would save lives and dramatically reduce the costs associated with car accidents, Swinburne's self-driv -
Driverless hover-taxi makes first 'concept' flight in Dubai2017-09-25 13:22:55
Dubai has edged closer to its goal of launching a pioneering hover-taxi service, with the authorities announcing a successful "concept" flight was m -
Semi-autonomous Cadillacs en route to dealerships2017-09-25 10:14:11
General Motors' Cadillac luxury brand is embarking on a cross-country drive to show off its version of a car that almost drives itself on the freeway -
Baidu announces $1.5 bln fund for autonomous driving2017-09-21 10:05:46
Chinese internet giant Baidu on Thursday announced a $1.5 billion investment in autonomous driving projects over the next three years, as it seeks to -
Some of the best parts of autonomous vehicles are already here2017-09-20 08:10:04
Fully automated cars are still many years away. Amid the government activity and potential for social benefits, it's important not to lose sight of s -
Can cycling be safer if bikes are smarter and 'talk' to cars?2017-09-19 16:44:17
Jake Sigal wants to make biking safer. To do that, Sigal and his Detroit-area software company, Tome, plan to make bicycles, or their accessories, sma -
Self-driving Uber fleet returns to service following crash2017-09-19 14:21:06
Uber has resumed self-driving vehicle service in Pittsburgh following a crash. -
How VR is revolutionizing the way future doctors are learning about our bodies2017-09-19 07:36:57
Wearing virtual reality goggles, Jordan Holler was hard at work taking apart muscles inside of a body. -
'Car nation' Germany distrustful of driverless vehicles2017-09-19 03:10:15
German carmakers are showing off their self-driving cars at the IAA international auto show in Frankfurt, but most people in the car-mad country have -
Intel chips loaded in Waymo self-driving minivans2017-09-18 16:16:54
Intel on Monday announced its computing tech is being loaded into Waymo self-driving minivans as the chip giant seeks a leading position on the road t -
Sensors in your smartphone could make roads greener2017-09-14 08:41:33
By combining car sharing apps with a smartphone's ability to measure movement and vibration, researchers are hoping to make roads greener. -
Samsung steps up push into autonomous driving technology2017-09-14 03:06:32
Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it will invest 75 million euro ($89 million) in TTTech, a Vienna, Austria-based company that makes autonomous dr
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UiTM Students Win Gold At International Inventions Competition2017-09-26 10:50:21
Last update: 26/09/2017 By Azeman Ariffin JAKARTA, Sept 26 -- Three students of Malaysia's Universiti Teknologi Mara have brought fame to the country -
Americaa s engine is being slowed by complacency a " George Will2017-09-26 08:28:51
It was an epoch-defining decision to place in Westminster Abbey, among statues of monarchs, priests and poets, a large one of James Watt, inventor of -
Fields of pigs to be bred in Matrix-like bio-factories, then murdered ...2017-09-26 03:56:24
The latest horror story from the world of dangerous medicine and genetic engineering involves the mass breeding of pigs in bio-factories, to be murder -
The two Ghanaian brothers who have successfully made a three-passenger car2017-09-25 23:40:02
It is a story that may sound unbelievable but someway, somehow, Ghana could also now boast of having persons we can call our own innovators. For a cou -
Goodbye, login. Hello, heart scan.2017-09-25 21:29:08
Forget fingerprint computer identification or retinal scanning. A University at Buffalo-led team has developed a computer security system using the di -
Inventions pay off for local elementary schoolers2017-09-25 16:57:13
Huntington Elmentary fifth-grader Jude Wilson shows members of the Brunswick School Board how easy it can be to make a bed when they use his invention -
Korean VR Startup Introduces 360 Social Media Platform2017-09-25 16:57:12
With the aim to democratize VR, Next Aeon has developed an easy, affordable and fun way people can create and share VR content. i 1 2 photos anytime, -
The A.R.T. Breaks New Ground With The Dazzling 'WARHOLCAPOTE' - A Non-fiction Invention2017-09-25 14:38:27
In much the same way that Truman Capote essentially created a new literary form with his non-fiction novel "In Cold Blood," so also has Rob Roth cra -
Edison's Ohio hometown buries time capsule to mark 200 years2017-09-25 09:55:38
Residents of inventor Thomas Edison's Ohio hometown have marked its 200th anniversary by burying mementos in a time capsule that's intended to be op -
Plywood inventor Thomas Autzen's Dutch Colonial for sale2017-09-25 09:55:37
For a so-called starter home, the three-level Dutch Colonial-style built for an up-and-coming timber baron is sensational. And yet, it's not the best -
Where does science clash with ethics?2017-09-25 07:36:23
With the growth of modern innovation, the limits of scientific research are nearly endless. Modern scientific breakthroughs allow for the promotion of -
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Virtual reality technology is expected to become an important trend, attracting an increasingly mainstream audience, and not just as a form of enterta
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UL’s Dr Denise Croker on the biggest challenge in biopharma research2017-09-26 06:00:04
What is the biggest challenge facing biopharma researchers in Ireland today? Dr Denise Croker from UL has a few ideas. The post UL’s Dr Denise C -
Cork’s grand vision: UCC reveals €350m strategic investment plan2017-09-26 02:56:01
Cork’s prestigious university has its eyes on the future. The post Cork’s grand vision: UCC reveals €350m strategic investment plan a -
‘Moon Village’ could be a thriving colony of 1,000 by 20502017-09-25 06:06:52
Plans for a self-sustaining ‘Moon Village’ are progressing at a rapid pace, with a 1,000-strong colony possibly up and running by 2050. Th -
What is biotech anyway?2017-09-25 04:22:37
It’s European Biotech Week – but what does that mean? Here’s your guide to biotech, its history and its modern-day significance. The -
Weekend takeaway: STEM enables tomorrow’s superheroes2017-09-22 11:39:16
The future of science, education smartphones, currencies, start-ups and more. All your essential sci-tech reading for the weekend. The post Weekend ta -
2017 BT Young Scientist winner flies to Tallinn for EU Young Scientist competition2017-09-22 06:20:44
Shane Curran flies out today to Estonian capital, Tallinn, to represent Ireland at the EU Young Scientist competition. The post 2017 BT Young Scientis -
Heavily modified antibody attacks 99pc of HIV strains, preventing infection2017-09-22 05:15:55
A major breakthrough has been achieved in HIV treatment with a new antibody that attacks nearly every known strain. The post Heavily modified antibody -
Why do the leaves change colour in autumn?2017-09-22 05:00:47
Ever wonder why the leaves turn from a lush green to a golden amber? It’s all down to chemistry. The post Why do the leaves change colour in aut -
Your ultimate guide to sci-tech fun on Culture Night in Dublin2017-09-21 18:17:25
As the clock ticks down to another Culture Night across Ireland, we take a look at a terrific 30 Dublin events that piqued our interest. The post Your -
With €43m in SFI funding, 96 researchers get backing for 26 projects2017-09-21 05:06:52
In a major win for Irish research, €43m has been allocated by SFI to support 96 researchers undertaking 26 major projects. The post With €43 -
DCU strategic plan seeks to tackle global challenges2017-09-20 12:54:04
Dublin City University’s new five-year strategic plan puts the focus on creativity, lifelong learning and sustainability. Claire O’Connell -
Minor surgeries could become deadly without new antibiotics, WHO warns2017-09-20 10:09:24
If new antibiotics are not created in the very near future, thousands of common operations in hospitals could soon be rendered too dangerous to perfor
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Eligo Bioscience raises $20 million to target the microbiome more precisely2017-09-26 09:02:42
French startup Eligo Bioscience just raised $20 million to develop next-gen biotherapeutics. Khosla Ventures is leading the round. This is also -
ProsperWorks raises $53M for its G Suite-centric CRM service2017-09-26 07:30:37
ProsperWorks, a service that offers a set of Google-centric CRM tools, today announced that it has raised a $53 million Series C round led by No -
Lively raises $4.2M as it adds investment capabilities for health savings accounts2017-09-26 06:00:32
Lively co-founder Shobin Uralil likes to describe the health savings account as the “401(k) for healthcare” — but that it&rsqu -
Transit raises another $5M from Accel to become a hub for public transportation2017-09-26 05:00:19
Transit started off as a slick app that helped you get in a complex metro area with public transportation, but now CEO Jake Sion has higher ambi -
AI startup Appier hires Sean Chu from Microsoft to head its Asia growth strategy2017-09-26 02:34:06
Appier, the artificial intelligence startup that recently raised a $33 million Series C from three of Asia’s biggest Internet companies, h -
Package delivery startup Doorman is shutting down2017-09-25 21:22:47
Doorman, a startup delivering packages when you schedule them will be no more after October 6th, 2017. The startup sent a letter over the weeken -
Zuck and Bezos back seed stage scout fund Village Global2017-09-25 20:12:15
Product Hunt’s first employee Erik Torenberg is ready to fund fresh new startups, not just reveal them to the world. Today is the soft lau -
Researchers find that Twitter bots can be used for good2017-09-25 13:17:30
According to Emilio Ferrara, a USC Information Sciences Institute researcher, not all Twitter bots are born bad. He should know. Ferrara created -
Mobile hardware lab Nanoport gets $7 million in seed funding2017-09-25 12:00:42
Held at Moscone Center in San Francisco earlier this month, Mobile World Congress Americas was a pretty uninspiring show, but a few interesting -
We talk about hoofed spiders with the founder of Outlier clothing2017-09-25 11:22:56
Outlier’s founder Abe Burmeister is a designer who joined the world of clothing manufacturing over five years ago. His clothing – cr -
Accelo hauls in $9 million to digitize operations for project-driven small businesses2017-09-25 08:00:21
Accelo, a six-year old startup, is trying to solve a big problem for project-driven small businesses like architects, accountants and designers. -
Marketing startup Synup gets $6M Series A to help brands manage their online reputation2017-09-25 06:44:06
Synup, a startup that helps marketers monitor where their brands are mentioned online, announced that it has raised $6 million in Series A fundi
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Cars with advanced safety systems yielding lower crash rates2017-09-24 08:04:27
Automated car safety systems such as blind spot warning and lane departure monitoring are helping to halt collisions, new studies find. -
How digital media fuels moral outrage – and what to do about it2017-09-22 20:29:59
If we don't want a handful of technology companies determining how the rest of us express morality in the public sphere, the economic model underpinn -
Google gets closer to launching its own line of smart devices2017-09-21 20:31:56
Google acquires the HTC engineering team it needs to expand its offerings to consumers and more directly compete with Amazon and Apple. -
Empathy games tread thin line between 'edutainment' and virtual voyeurism2017-09-20 21:36:34
In an era marked by ubiquitous technology, the idea of teaching empathy through video games holds a certain appeal. But can gaming really improve unde -
European leaders ask social media companies to censor extremist speech2017-09-20 21:36:34
British Prime Minister Theresa May wants to push social media companies to join the fight against extremist speech. Following a series of terror attac -
A new era of accountability: Facebook gets pulled into Russia investigation2017-09-19 11:38:21
Politicians and experts raise concerns over the social media giant's lack of accountability. The nature of the site has made it increasingly difficul -
Momentum is building for electric cars, but where will they recharge?2017-09-12 03:46:44
Rising government fuel economy standards and climate concerns have spurred the production of electric cars. But a lack of affordable and standardized -
Tech that opens eyes: How apps help connect the blind and seeing worlds2017-09-11 16:41:50
Single-purpose, assistive devices have given way to more accessible – and affordable – apps. Perhaps just as valuable is the glimpse -
New alliances signal strategic shift in autonomous car race2017-09-09 07:37:00
In an effort to accelerate production of the first self-driving cars, major car manufacturers are beginning to negotiate mergers and partnerships with -
Chinese chatbots go rogue on political matters2017-09-05 04:58:44
Two online conversational robots using artificial intelligence (AI) appeared to defame their mother country and were quickly re-educated, though veeri -
Bridging the skills gap, one solar panel at a time2017-08-31 20:47:15
A municipal program in the US capital aims to equip youths from underserved communities with the skills to build a career while bringing the cost savi -
Australia to tourists: come drive your electric car along the Great Barrier Reef2017-08-28 11:58:16
Australia unveils plans to build a superhighway that supports electric cars and will stretch 1,118 miles alongside the endangered natural wonder.
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Metro Shark Sitting/Standing Scooter2017-09-26 13:00:00
The innovative Metro Shark scooter can switch from standing to sitting mode in seconds. -
Venture Bike Lock Sounds the Alarm2017-09-26 01:00:00
The Venture lock from goLock will sound an alarm if tampered with. -
Suction-Equipped Robot Catches Rides on Sharks2017-09-25 19:00:00
A bio-inspired robot able to cling to a shark’s skin could offer a new way to study marine animals. -
Turbines Harvest Waves and Protect Shores2017-09-25 13:00:00
Shore-based turbines could harvest wave energy while also helping prevent coastline erosion. -
AirBuddy Tankless Diving System2017-09-25 01:00:00
The AirBuddy tankless driving system combines the ease of snorkeling with the thrill of diving. -
Molecular Robots Could Build New Drugs2017-09-24 19:00:00
A microscopic machine able to manipulate individual molecules could allow researchers to construct medications and other compounds from scratch. -
XOnano Smartfoam Detects Concussions with Precision2017-09-24 13:00:00
The sensor-laden XOnano smartfoam inserts can detect concussions and determine their severity in real time. -
Nuada Glove Enhances Grip2017-09-24 01:00:00
The sleek Nuada glove helps improve hand functioning via a mesh of artificial tendons. -
Pocket-Sized miniFumba Bike Tire Pump2017-09-23 19:00:00
The tiny miniFumba lets cyclists carry a pump in their pocket. -
CushCore Bike Tire Insert Offers a Smoother Ride2017-09-23 13:00:00
The CushCore insert fits inside a mountain bike tire, adding greater traction while also helping prevent flat tires. -
GrainSense Detects Crop Quality in the Field2017-09-23 01:00:00
The GrainSense handheld scanner lets farmers scan and analyze their crops at home, saving time and money. -
Conductive Fabric Could Lead to Safer Batteries2017-09-22 19:00:00
An innovative gel-soaked conductive fabric could lead to safer and more efficient batteries.
Futurism
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Ray Kurzweil Says Machines Won’t Take Over Our Jobs2017-09-26 15:33:19
Google's chief engineer and resident futurist Ray Kurzweil isn't worried about intelligent machines taking over jobs. As a man who's always looked -
In the Future, You Might Get Paid for the Data You Share Online2017-09-26 15:24:42
We share an enormous amount of data with companies which is often used to train machine learning systems and improve their performance. While the bene -
Nerve-Stimulating Implants May Be the Next Level in Virtual Reality2017-09-26 15:10:36
Palmer Luckey, a co-founder of Oculus, has recently expressed his desire to develop nerve-stimulating implants to make virtual reality experiences mor -
A 100-Square Mile Chunk of the Pine Island Glacier Just Broke Away2017-09-26 14:56:53
A 100 square mile chunk of ice has broken away from the Pine Island glacier in Western Antarctica. It's thought that the calving event was caused by -
Before We Can Send Humans to Mars, We Need to Address This Major Health Risk2017-09-26 14:34:36
If a study of radiation exposure in mice has any bearing on humans, going to Mars may be much more dangerous than anyone expected. The post Before We -
Here Are the U.S. Cities Least Affected by Climate Change2017-09-26 14:08:53
A team takes a look at a city's policy and politics, community organization, and infrastructure to see if it can survive climate change. The post He -
Russia Announcing Partnership with NASA to Build First Lunar Space Station Ever2017-09-26 13:33:31
NASA's Deep Space Gateway is a key component of the agency's long-term plan to send humans to Mars. This weekend, it's expected that Russia will an -
Bill Gates Says We Shouldn’t Panic About Artificial Intelligence2017-09-26 13:11:22
In a recent interview, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates told The Wall Street Journal he disagrees with Elon Musk's asse -
Microsoft Announces Its New Open Source Machine Learning Tools2017-09-26 12:13:26
Microsoft announced a new set of machine learning tools at this year's Ignite conference in Orlando. The new tools are compatible with open-source pl -
A Simple Outpatient Procedure Makes Varicose Veins Disappear Forever2017-09-26 12:00:47
Spider and varicose veins are finally able to be removed forever with simple outpatient procedure. The post A Simple Outpatient Procedure Makes Varico -
China is Getting the Largest Tesla Supercharger Station in the World2017-09-26 11:33:51
Tesla has begun construction of the world's largest Supercharger station in China. The station is a part of the company's plan to expand to 10,000 s -
This Latin American Country Could Adopt Bitcoin as an Official Currency2017-09-26 11:19:28
Venezuela is currently suffering from hyperinflation, which may force the country to shift to Bitcoin. The move would come after months of excessive p
