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A dual-valve system brings fresh air in and completely clears stale air out

Sports

Powerbreather is a sealed snorkel for swimmers

The Powerbreather lets you breath and swim more like a fish.

Bicycle accessory designer and manufacturer Copenhagen Parts has just announced a new range of magnetic bike lights that automatically turn on and off when fitted and removed from a steel bicycle frame

Urban Transport

Minimalist magnetic LED bike lights turn on automatically when fitted

Bicycle accessory designer and manufacturer Copenhagen Parts has just announced a new range of magnetic bike lights that automatically turn on and off when fitted and removed from a steel bicycle frame.

Scientists have created squid-inspired artificial muscles and cells, that could lead to camouflage clothing that is capable of instantly changing color (Photo: Dan Hershman)

Science

Squid-inspired tech could lead to color-changing smart materials

Scientists have created squid-inspired artificial muscles and cells, that could lead to camouflage clothing that is capable of instantly changing color.

Quimera Responsible Racing and Evelio Electric Supercars have created an all-electric drift car that's said to be capable of 150 miles per charge and is expected to have a top speed of 170 mph

Automotive

AEDC electric prototype has range of 150 miles, expected to achieve 170 mph

Quimera Responsible Racing and Evelio Electric Supercars have created an all-electric drift car that's said to be capable of 150 miles per charge and is expected to have a top speed of 170 mph.

Heliatek has set a world record efficiency with its latest organic solar technology

Environment

New world record claimed for organic solar cell efficiency

An new efficiency record of 10.7% has been set for organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells.

New paper strips detect Escherichia coli simply, cheaply and quickly

Wellness and Healthy Living

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.

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