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Sometimes there are things that defy easy categorization, but that are simply good ideas. Here is where you'll find them.
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Worms raised on seaweed could be a more sustainable salmon feed
August 12, 2022While the farming of salmon does help take pressure off wild stocks, the feed used to raise the fish still isn't entirely sustainably sourced. That may change, however, thanks to nutrient-rich worms that eat readily available seaweed. -
Win-win REALM tech grows microalgae which purifies greenhouse runoff
August 03, 2022While greenhouses produce wastewater, microalgae-growing operations require a source of water – which is scarce in many regions. A new project aims to address both problems, by growing water-purifying algae in readily available greenhouse runoff. -
E-one multi-tool keeps a bit in a pop-open compartment
August 02, 2022The multi-tools continue to come thick and fast on Kickstarter, which means that if one is going to stand out, it has to be different in some way. Made by Hong Kong-based AntDesign, the E-one distinguishes itself with a bit-carrying "autodoor." -
FastDry module takes an energy-efficient approach to drying wet walls
August 02, 2022Ordinarily, when interior walls become wet due to leaky roofs, burst pipes or flooding, fans or radiant heaters are used to dry them. The new FastDry module, however, is claimed to offer a significantly more energy-efficient alternative. -
Single Delta board delivers personalized flight info to multiple passengers
June 09, 2022Back in 2020, Delta Air Lines previewed a passenger information system where a number of travelers looking at the same screen would each be served up different views. Now that Parallel Reality technology is flying into Detroit later this month. -
Could candy sprinkles thwart pharmaceutical counterfeiters?
May 09, 2022Candy sprinkles may make desserts more interesting, but a scientist has developed what could be a much more valuable use for them. His CandyCode system might one day be utilized to confirm that supposedly authentic pills aren't actually counterfeits. -
Fraunhofer "smart" screws transmit a warning when they're loosening
May 02, 2022It's easy to forget that structures such as bridges, wind turbines and scaffolding are held together by screws which could loosen – with catastrophic results. The new Smart Screw Connection system is designed to warn authorities before that happens. -
Filterless portable device uses electricity to make seawater drinkable
April 28, 2022Although there are already portable systems that create drinking water by desalinating and purifying seawater, they typically utilize filters that have to be replaced. A new MIT setup, however, just requires a small amount of electricity. -
The game-changing Buck 110 Folding Hunter knife
April 17, 2022In 1964, the Buck Knives company marketed its 110 Folding Hunter knife, which changed the knife-making industry forever by introducing a revolutionary folding blade that locked into place so strongly it performed like a fixed-blade sheath knife. -
Drivr2L carabiner multi-tool carries and drives multiple bits
April 14, 2022It was just last week that we heard about the Octo, a carabiner multi-toll with an integrated bit driver, but no way of carrying any extra bits. Well, the Drivr2L has room for four of the things, plus it packs various other features. -
Tiny, modular multitool capsule stacks up for everyday prep
April 12, 2022A multitool isn't very handy if it's not there when you need it. The new Wyn Multi-Tool Capsule is all but guaranteed to be there. It's small enough to carry anywhere and everywhere, keeping driving, cutting and prying power at one's fingertips. -
Maze-like material keeps even the smallest insects from reaching crops
April 08, 2022Instead of using insecticides, farmers will sometimes cover their plants with a mesh fabric. A new such material has now been developed, which keeps out a wider range of bugs while still allowing crops to get enough sunlight and water. -
Sun-powered water filter excels at killing pathogens
April 07, 2022There are many parts of the world in which fresh water may be plentiful, but it's also full of harmful microbes. An experimental new filter is able to purify such water for drinking, and it's powered solely by sunlight. -
Squid skin inspires versatile new "tunable" insulating material
March 29, 2022The color-changing skin of the squid has inspired a new type of infrared-reflecting, metalized polymer film with tunable heat-management properties that could make it useful in everything from coffee cups to shipping containers. -
Low-cost student-designed filter removes lead from tap water
March 23, 2022Lead-contaminated tap water is still a problem in much of the world, where conventional lead removal filters may be too expensive for most households. An inexpensive new filter could help – and it was designed by a group of high school students.
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