British team on Friday said it was preparing to launch the world's first ever 3D printed human-sized rocket. It's highly complex shapes that simply weren't practical to do any other way  then to leverage 3d printer to build it. EXASOL AG, the provider of EXASolution the world’s most powerful engine for analytic and data warehousing is today announced as the lead sponsor of the Low Orbit Helium Assisted Navigator (LOHAN) Mission; an audacious plan to launch a 3D printed rocket-powered spacepla...

At MIT Media lab study to explores the possibility of embedding sensors in Google Glass to robustly measure physiological signals of the wearer.     BioGlass: What if you could see what calms you down or increases your stress as you go through your day? What if you could see clearly what is causing these changes for your child or another loved one? People could become better at accurately interpreting and communicating their feelings, and better at understanding the...

Buoyant Wind Turbine (BAT) is a new innovation to generate energy in sky as it works at a thousand feet above the ground. The energy-creating innovation has been in development for a couple of years by the Altaeros Energies Company in the US and testing of the latest incarnation is currently underway. If successful, the idea could prove to be an invaluable way of generating electricity in areas of dire need, such as locations affected natural disasters where power lines might have been destro...

The self-balancing electric skateboard is an eye-catching innovation that embraces the spirit of a hoverboard, but delivers it in a device that you can buy now and could become the next must-have means of getting around. Onewheel electric skateboard can speeds at 12 miles per hour and uses EMS gyros and accelerometers, which are the similar to those that allow you to play games and suchlike on your handset or tablet computer. The Onewheel can be controlled using body movements, much like a...

The 3D printer that can build a house in 24 hours The University of Southern California is testing a giant 3D printer that could be used to build a whole house in under 24 hours. Contour Crafting could slash the cost of home-owning, making it possible for millions of displaced people to get on the property ladder. It could even be used in disaster relief areas to build emergency and replacement housing. The Contour Crafting system is a robot that by automates age-old tools normally used...

This year’s Nobel Laureates are rewarded for having invented a new energy-efficient and environment-friendly light source – the blue light-emitting diode (LED). In the spirit of Alfred Nobel the Prize rewards an invention of greatest benefit to mankind; using blue LEDs, white light can be created in a new way. With the advent of LED lamps we now have more long-lasting and more efficient alternatives to older light sources. When Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura produced bright blu...

Eric Betzig, Stefan W. Hell and William E. Moerner won the Nobel Prize in chemistry this year for their work on optical microscopy that has opened up our understanding of molecules by allowing us to see how they work close up. Back in 1873, science believed it had reached a limit in how much more of a detailed picture a microscope could provide. At the time, microscopist Ernst Abbe said the maximum resolution had been attained. This year's winners proved that contention wrong. "Due to their a...

According to a new study released by PLoS, a group of scientists have successfully sent a message between two brains, without actually implanting anything in either person. Yes, this was all achieved across a normal skull without any wires being inserted. Simply put, one person was shown an image, which was picked up by an external set of sensors which measure brain activity (known as an electroencephalogram or EEG), and then this activity was sent over the internet to a robot-assisted, image-g...

An 18-year-old from Canada has invented a way to clean up the toxic waste produced from extracting oil from tar sands. Hayley Todesco used knowledge gained from fifth grade science to come up with a filtration system using sand and bacteria to quickly break down the waste. This waste is usually stored in tailings ponds, where it will take centuries to break down. In 2010, tailings ponds took up about 68 square miles (176 square kilometers), but by 2020 that area is expected to grow to 96.5 sq...

3D printers have been used to make everything from human stem cells to food to full-size cars, and now researchers are using the technology to build models of rocks to study how fluid seeps underground. Geologists are reproducing the microscopic, intricate porenetworks of rocks in scaled up3D-printed models. Franek Hasiuk, a professor of geological and atmospheric sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, is printing replicas of the tiny holes at huge magnifications to get a better look at h...

A biologically inspired smart suit that fits under clothing and could help soldiers walk farther, tire less easily, and carry heavy loads more safely is being designed by engineers at Harvard . The lightweight Soft Exosuit overcomes the drawbacks of traditional, heavier exoskeleton systems, such as power-hungry battery packs and rigid components that can interfere with natural joint movement. It is made of soft, functional textiles woven into a piece of smart clothing that is pulled on like a...

Real life is getting closer to being like a comic book, as U.S. researchers are working on an implant that could give people the same healing powers possessed by some of the world's most popular superheroes. The device is being designed to keep track of organs in the body and heal them whenever they become infected or injured, according to The Financial Express. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will develop the device under a program called Electrical Prescriptions (Elect...

Scientists at Princeton and Tufts are working on a superthin tooth sensor (a kind of temporary tattoo) that sends an alert when it detects bacteria associated with plaque buildup, cavities or infection. It could also notify your dentist, adding an extra layer of social pressure to make an appointment. The sensor may have wide-ranging use: the researchers have already used it to identify bacteria in saliva associated with stomach ulcers and cancers. While the sensor won’t last long on the surface...

Researchers at the MIT Media Laboratory and the University of California at Berkeley have developed a new display technology that automatically corrects for vision defects — no glasses (or contact lenses) required. The technique could lead to dashboard-mounted GPS displays that farsighted drivers can consult without putting their glasses on, or electronic readers that eliminate the need for reading glasses, among other applications. “The first spectacles were invented in the 13th century,”...

Mitochondria, often called the powerhouse of the cell, have been harnessed in a new battery-like device that could one day power small portable devices like mobile phones or laptops. Mitochondria convert fatty acids and pyruvate, formed from the digestion of sugars and fats, to adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's energy supply. Along the way a tiny electrical current is generated, and Shelley Minteer and coworkers from Saint Louis University in Missouri, US, have now harnessed those flow...

An interesting device known as the npowerpeg has been released. It uses kinetic energy to gain electrical power, and is a hybrid so almost all electronic devices can be charged. Using this  creative new concept, the npowerpeg is a great item to have in case of an emergency, as it can allow you to still use a phone you forgot to charge. For emergency situations, simply shake this device to give your phone enough battery for a quick call. This technology is truly innovative, as it allows you to ch...

  Stanford scientists develop water splitter that runs on ordinary AAA battery   Hongjie Dai and colleagues have developed a cheap, emissions-free device that uses a 1.5-volt battery to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen gas could be used to power fuel cells in zero-emissions vehicles. BY MARK SHWARTZ Mark Shwartz/Precourt Institute for EnergyStanford University Professor Hongjie Dai has developed an emissions-free electrolytic device that splits ...

Brain-Computer Interfacing (BCI) is a hot area of research. In the past year alone we’ve looked at a system to allow people to control a robotic arm and another that enables users to control an ASIMO robot with nothing but the power of thought. Such systems rely on the use of an electroencephalograph (EEG) to capture brain waves and translate them into commands to control a machine. Now researchers at the University of Southampton have used a similar technique to show it is possible to transmit ...

NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program   The supersonic bi-directional flying wing (SBiDir-FW) aircraft in high-speed configuration (Image: University of Miami)   Looking ahead to an exciting future, NASA is continuing to invest in concepts that may one day revolutionize how we live and work in space with the selection of five technology proposals for continued study under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program. NASA's Space Technology Mission Directo...

  There is something so attractive about sleeping in the trees; that is probably why theTreeHotel in Sweden is such a hit. Now you can get even closer to nature atWaldseilgarten in Bavaria, where you can hang out over the edge of a cliff or if you are a little bit nervous about sleeping with a mile of air under you, there are trees. Waldseilgarten/Promo image Portaledges were invented for rock-climbers doing multi-day climbs; they are not for people who toss and turn a lot. They ...

  Solar energy that doesn’t block the view A team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed a new type of solar concentrator that when placed over a window creates solar energy while allowing people to actually see through the window. It is called a transparent luminescent solar concentrator and can be used on buildings, cell phones and any other device that has a clear surface. And, according to Richard Lunt of MSU’s College of Engineering, the key word is “...

  The most compact folding bike in the world Imagine a folding bicycle with a weight of 7 kg, which fits conveniently in the airlines hand luggage size, is folded in less than 10 sec and still has 4,5 - 7,5 meters of development. Kwiggle®Bike is the only bicycle in the world featuring this unique combination of drivability, compactness and weight. Kwiggle®Bike is ideal for your next journey, perfect for commuters and everyone will find space for it in his flat or backpack. T...

Dryer blasts water off your entire BODY in less than 30 seconds     This is just like those Dyson Airblades that are used in public restrooms instead of paper towels, only much more ambitious. This dries the whole body. It’s only a little bit bigger than a scale, but the highly-compressed ionized air apparently gets delivered at all the key angles, whisking all the water off your skin in just about 30 seconds. Once the right amount of air has been collected into the pressuri...

Robotic vacuum cleaner that "sees" its environment   Dyson revolutionized the vacuum cleaner industry when it introduced its bagless vacuum cleaner. Now, the company hopes to do the same again, with the introduction of a robot that cleans without human assistance. The Dyson 360 Eye "sees" its environment and can be controlled using a mobile app. Dyson originally announced plans to launch a robot vacuum cleaner back in 2004 with its  DC06,but the project was eventually binned. I...

SmartSense Presence Sensor The SmartSense Presence sensor lets you receive updates about a person or pet coming and going. It works for objects, too, such as cars. And using SmartThings SmartApps lets you customize different actions to take place when these things come in and out of range of the SmartThings Hub. You Can: Receive push or text notifications when people and pets approach and leave a specified area, such as a home or office. Use SmartApps to trigger different actions to ...

  GPS-enabled smart sports shoes will be marketed under the name 'LeChal'. Now, an Indian high-tech startup is promising to do the same in real life with a new, GPS-enabled smart sports shoe that vibrates to give the wearer directions. The fiery red sneakers, which will also count the number of steps taken, distance travelled and calories burned, will go on sale in September under the name LeChal, which means "take me along" in Hindi. The shoes come with a detachable Bluetooth tra...