Innovation - Page 257

November 3, 2015

Top wearable tech of 2014

Wearables define a wide array of devices including smartwatches, health monitors and activity trackers. Which are considered notable in 2014? Here are five worth considering. 

November 3, 2015

German firm developing maglev elevators that go up, down, AND sideways

The humble elevator has been going up and down, and up and down only, since its invention 160 years ago. To make it more efficient, and to make better use of space in the buildings of tomorrow, a German firm has come up with a revolutionary design. 

November 3, 2015

Who talks more, men or women? A new app has the answer

A new mobile app aimed at raising gender equality awareness is helping folks figure out who talks the most: men or women.

November 3, 2015

Poop-powered bus hits British roads

The U.K.'s first poop-powered bus went into service on Thursday as part of an effort to reduce air pollution (they remove the smelly impurities). The vehicle, which is powered by biomethane gas from human and food waste, can travel 184 miles on a single tank. 

November 3, 2015

Google inks deal with NASA to use massive Moffett Airfield for research projects

Google has inked a deal with NASA giving the Mountain View company control of the massive Moffett Airfield in Silicon Valley. The site is expected to be used for projects linked to space exploration, aviation, and robotics. 

November 3, 2015

Dutch solar bike lane generates enough energy to power three homes

The Dutch installed a 230-feet bike lane that has solar panels built into the concrete. That small segment of bike path generates enough energy to power three homes, but it sure is expensive. 

November 3, 2015

Newest Fire Scout drone preps for sea testing

The latest version of Navy’s Fire Scout reconnaissance drone is being readied for actual takeoff and landing from the deck of a Navy ship at sea, Northrop Grumman announced following recent test takeoffs and landings using a sloped platform at Naval Base Ventura County at Point Mugu, California.

November 3, 2015

Apple-1 computer sold at auction for $905,000

One of the first Apple-1 computers has been sold at auction for $905,000, making it the most expensive Apple computer ever.

November 3, 2015

Snake robots! Slithering machines could aid search-and-rescue efforts

One snake's ability to shimmy up slippery sand dunes could inspire new technologies for robots that could perform search and rescue missions, carry out inspections of hazardous wastes and even explore ancient pyramids.

November 3, 2015

Underwater robots could sniff out smuggled drugs, weapons

A warning to all smugglers: A new underwater robot could be used to sniff out contraband including weapons and drugs hidden aboard ships