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New invention turns seawater into fresh water using solar energy
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) have invented a cheap device that can turn seawater into drinking water using solar energy.
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New invention recycles cotton waste into new high-value fabrics
The new method converts waste cotton fabric into sugar, which can be used to make spandex, nylon or ethanol.
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Unique helmet design made from mycelium
A studio in the Netherlands has designed an eco-friendly bicycle helmet made from mycelium and hemp.
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A group of students successfully made edible adhesive tape used to stick rolls
The student-made Tastee Tape helps secure the fillings in the rolls so they don't fall out while cooking and eating.
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The poleless tent inflates itself in 3 minutes
The American company developed a tent with a built-in battery-powered pump, with the push of a button to automatically inflate the tent frame, at a rate of 20 liters per…
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Japanese scientists successfully created self-healing plastic
Japanese scientists have found a way to make plastic that can heal itself at room temperature, which can be used to make smartphone screens and other products.
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The lamp distills seawater, recharges with salt and solar energy of the architecture student
In remote areas or in underdeveloped populations, providing safe and clean water for everyone is one of the most pressing public health issues.
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New inventions change people's lives
Technology is always evolving to meet the needs of life. Here are some new inventions.
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The world's first all-electric racing boat
The prototype RaceBird, an electric racing boat weighing about 800 kg with a top speed of more than 90 km/h, was tested on the river for the first time.
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Take inspiration from polar bears to create a one-of-a-kind shelter
Students at the Royal Danish Academy drew inspiration from polar bears to design a shelter to help people in distress cope with the harsh snow and ice conditions.
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New paper made from pollen can be printed and erased many times
Singapore researchers have designed a new paper that can be printed and erased up to eight times without sacrificing paper or print quality.
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New invention: Headphones prevent air pollution
The company Dyson combines earphones with air purifiers to help people in cities deal with air and noise pollution.
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New type of bed net can paralyze mosquitoes
According to a study published in The Lancet, bed nets treated with a new insecticide helped reduce malaria cases in children by nearly half in a large trial in Tanzania.
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Developing a 'breathing pillow' that helps huggers reduce stress
Holders tend to slow their breathing to synchronize with the breathing of the pillow, thereby feeling more relaxed.
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9x Vietnamese inventor makes fabric from seafood shells
A young Vietnamese-born inventor, Uyen Tran, found a way to reuse shrimp shell by-products and combine coffee grounds into a substitute for leather.