An international group of inter-disciplinary scientists in oncology,
plasmonics, nano-fabrication, microfluids, and surface chemistry have
developed a detection device that can identify cancer in the blood long
before any detection device available now. Though many years and many
scientists have contributed to its development, the cancer detector and
tracker is deceptively simple-looking and fits on a chip that’s only a few square
centimeters in size.
Look Sofia, no batteries! After proving its all-electric, ultra-capacitor, no-batteries technology over seven years and 8 million kilometres in Shanghai, China, the innovative Chariot E-bus is bringing its talents to South Bea, er, make that Sofia, Bulgaria.
In the world of Web 2.0, while corporations have struggled with just how much social media their employees should
be allowed to engage in, opinions differ widely as to its usage. From
strict guidelines that prohibit using Facebook, Twitter, G+ or even
LinkedIn at all in the workplace, to companies like Zappos
that encourage their employees to become company advocates and engage
to their heart’s content, there a wide range . . .
The makers of oddly-named Japanese sports drink Pocari Sweat have committed themselves to achieving the goal, before 2015 is out, of landing a can on the moon.
We believe cat cafés were originally a Japanese concept;
at least the world press has given the Japanese credit for them.
According to reports, they are very popular in Tokyo, where a soul can
readily get a yen for cat cuddling in the anonymity of the city. So
too, the folks in New York City might want to get a little free love
during their coffee or tea breaks, but a tip may be required. Cat cafés will open in the U.S. this year, but the competition for the very first cat café is close…
While most of us were eagerly readying ourselves for Easter, NASA was hard at work on something completely different. A team from the space agency was in Nanaimo last week, collaborating with robotics firm Seamor Marine on a project which could just change the face of space exploration.
Good news, everyone! The Games for Change Festival today announced a partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival. Seen by many as the Sundance of gaming, the festival this year is both narrowing its focus and broadening its context in hopes of showing just how important games culture has become.
While the world is just becoming aware of the number of ‘digital wallets’ in the market today, even the early adopters
are hesitant as to which one of the myriad of options to choose one.
From PayPal to Google Wallet to Square Wallet to cryptographic currency
such as Bitcoins, at this stage of development, the percentage of usage
is very low.
Science’s ever-turning cogs have been at it again, and this time the cogs in question have been turning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more specifically within its team of plant breeders, led by John Mochon. Whilst many may look into their respective cereal bowls and see a bunch of simple oats, John and his team see the BetaGene, and the heathier future that their super oat can bring for us all.
Maybe your must have gadgets are all collecting dust right now, but there are always more ahead to look forward to… And, lo and behold, Edison Nation is always looking for the next one. This time those folks are looking for a must have gadget for a guy!
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