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WaterLight - Portable light that can be charged with salt water or urine
E-Dina is a Colombian start-up specializing in renewable energy that has developed a new wireless light called WaterLight.
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'Small but mighty' turbine generates energy from gentle winds
Shine 2.0 is an advanced portable wind turbine that can provide a solution for charging electronic devices anywhere, from outdoor camping trips.
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Photos change the view of history
Many historical photos are evidence that things that seemed to have only recently developed existed 80 - 100 years ago.
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Former SpaceX engineer's low-cost mobile nuclear reactor will launch in 2026
A team of former SpaceX engineers is developing the world's first portable, zero-emission power source that could bring electricity to remote lands.
History
Swedish Robot 17 short-range anti-ship missile - Hellfire 'portable' version
Robot 17 is a coastal defense missile system developed by Sweden based on the famous American AGM-114 Hellfire missile and was produced in the 80s.
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The mobile atomic clock is one trillionth of a second error
The US government is working on a project to develop a portable optical atomic clock that is 100 times more accurate than a microwave atomic clock.
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What's so special about the 'portable isolation hat' invented by 3 Vietnamese students?
Vihelm mobile 'isolation helmet' is a simple, easy-to-use protective accessory that has reached the standard for circulation in many regions of the world such as in the…
Life
The covered orchard is a solar cell
France is using mobile solar cells to generate electricity and create shade for orchards, helping plants cope with the heat.
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Vietnamese people invent cheap Covid-19 quick test machine
The domestic research team's mobile Covid-19 screening test machine costs 1/10 of the imported machines, giving results after more than 2 hours.
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Manufacture of handheld leather printers to handle severe burns
A team of researchers in Canada has successfully developed a handheld 3D skin printer to handle severe burns by 'printing' skin cells directly onto the wound.
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The anti-cold fireplace in the early 17th century
The Dutch placed a bowl of hot coal inside the stove, placed their feet on a perforated wooden top or slate of stone for heating.
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Trashpresso - A portable plastic recycling machine powered by solar energy
When do we have a Trashpresso patrol on the road every afternoon?
Health
Will mobile ultrasound detect a revolution?
This compact ultrasound device capable of displaying clear black-and-white images on smartphones is expected to revolutionize cancer diagnosis.
Health
Skull 'sprouting' spikes suspected by smartphone addiction
Using many smart phones and portable electronic devices makes small spines appear in the area behind the neck, near the skull.
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Ice breaker wears the body cool, beating the hot sun
This compact band is used as a 'portable air conditioner', which adjusts your skin temperature to an ideal level anywhere, regardless of the hot sun.