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New paper strips detect Escherichia coli simply, cheaply and quickly

New paper strip test detects E. coli quickly, cheaply and simply

Researchers at McMaster University have developed a paper strip test that is cheap to produce, extremely portable, simple to use, and detects E. coli in water in 30 minutes.

Marine

Bellyak puts you face to face with raging river

Part kayak, part river board, the Bellyak is all fun and excitement.

iTapemeasure pairs a physical tape with an app

Good Thinking

iTapemeasure - a go-everywhere digital tape measure iPhone case

The iTapemeasure is a combination app and case that attaches a digital tape measure to your iPhone, so you always have one at hand.

A Texas Instruments Stellaris microcontroller which includes an older ARM Cortex-M processor (Photo: John R. Southern)

Electronics

Cheap, energy-efficient ARM Cortex-M0+ may usher in the Internet of Things

The newest entry in ARM's Cortex line, the Cortex-M0+ is claimed to be the world's most energy-efficient processor, delivering 32-bit performance on around one third of the typical energy requirements of an 8- or 16-bit processor.

A wealthy Australian businessman has announced plans to build a cruise ship modeled after the infamous Titanic, but with modern upgrades

Marine

Australian billionaire constructing life-sized replica of the Titanic

A wealthy Australian businessman has announced plans to build a cruise ship modeled after the infamous Titanic, but with modern upgrades.

Infiniski's sustainable house designs are up to 80-percent comprised of reused, recycled and non-polluting materials like shipping containers, railway tracks, forklift paletts and even old bottles

Architecture

Infiniski adapts its shipping container houses to suit local conditions and resources

Infiniski's sustainable house designs are up to 80-percent comprised of reused, recycled and non-polluting materials like shipping containers, railway tracks, forklift paletts and even old bottles.

Microsoft's HomeOS provide a central hub through which various household devices can be controlled

Around The Home

Microsoft tests "smart home" waters with HomeOS

Microsoft Research is looking to unify electrical appliances within the home with the development of HomeOS, a lightweight "smart home" operating system.

Mobile Technology

Jawbone upsizes with BIG JAMBOX

Jawbone is looking to please more of the crowd with a new, larger version of the JAMBOX portable Bluetooth speaker.

A new study has shown that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can prevent migraines from occurring (Image: Shutterstock)

Chronic Pain

Mild electrical current found to prevent migraine attacks

researchers have shown that applying a mild electrical current to the brain via electrodes attached to the scalp can prevent migraines from occurring.

Aston Martin showed three "Year of the Dragon" special editions in Beijing

Automotive

Aston Martin gets personal in Beijing

Aston Martin used Auto China 2012 to showcase its personalization capabilities by unveiling three "Year of the Dragon" special editions.

Triggertrap Mobile requires a dongle and cable to connect your iOS5 device to a DSLR

Photography

Triggertrap Mobile app turns your iPhone into a smart DSLR trigger

Triggertrap Mobile is an iOS app which aims to help you capture that elusive shot by turning your iPhone or iPad into a smart camera trigger capable of making your camera take a photo at exactly the right moment.

The Helio has a foot pump, carry case, water holder and 7-foot (2.1-m) shower hose

Outdoors

Nemo's Helio outdoor shower delivers pressurized hot water all over the outdoors

The Nemo Helio Pressure Shower is a light, packable presurized shower for the outdoors.

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