Scientists build mind-controlled robotic arm that works without a brain implant
Robotic arms and other robotic instruments may sound like a futuristic development, but they have been around for years, helping out surgeons and engineers alike. Less common, though, are prosthetic, robotic arms that allow people who have lost a limb to regain freedom of movement. Recently, Read More...
Rose-shaped gadget offers a revolutionary way of collecting and purifying water
Roses may traditionally symbolize love and romance, but who knew that the shape of this iconic flower would inspire a revolutionary new way of collecting and purifying water? The idea blossomed at the University of Texas in Austin, where a rose has inspired researchers to develop a new device Read More...
Wearable thermostat-like device can regulate your body temperature as you prefer
Scientists have successfully managed to create a smart skin patch that can cool down or warm up the wearer – and it could save people thousands of dollars in utility bills. The two-inch square device works like a personalized thermostat that can be utilized at home, work, or on the go. It’s a Read More...
Time to innovate? Get rid of the experts!
Solutions sometimes come from unexpected sources, as an American potato chip maker that wanted to launch a low-calorie chip knows. The problem was that the chips had a high fat content due to the way they were baked… but chips baked without oil taste like cardboard. The makers had to find a way Read More...
Yes and people"'Yes,and' people invent the airplane;'yes,but' people invent the parachute"
According to bestselling author Berthold Gunster, saying "yes, and" rather than "yes, but" is the key to creativity and innovation. HetkanWel | July/August 2010 “Picture this: You have a good idea and the only thing you hear are ‘yes, but’s. ‘Yes, but that didn’t work before Read More...
A new legacy for Watts
Serena Renner | April/May 2010 issue The wiry spires of the Watts Towers seem almost obtrusive on the working-class skyline of South Los Angeles. While the historic landmarks remind some of the artistic innovation of Italian architect Simon Rodia, who built the sculptures out of steel; mortar; and Read More...
Spray it, don’t say it
| April/May 2010 issue When the Sea Life London Aquarium re-opened after several months of refurbishments in April of last year, snorkelers—dressed in scuba diving gear—created some buzz by spraying the aquarium’s name on pavements, using only a stencil and some sea water. After about five Read More...