Neuroscientists reveal how the brain can enhance connections Newly identified mechanism allows the brain to strengthen links between neurons. When the brain forms memories or learns a new task, it encodes the new information by tuning connections between neurons. MIT neuroscientists have discovered a novel mechanism that contributes to the strengthening of these connections, also called synapses. At each synapse, a presynaptic neuron sends chemical signals to one or more postsynaptic receiv...

Snoozeless Rug Alarm Clock Won’t Stop Until You Step On It With Both Feet Designed by Winson Tam and a team of entrepreneurs based in Vancouver and Hong Kong, the “Ruggie” is a pressure sensitive alarm-clock that forces you to get out of bed. The alarm, which has no snooze option, requires that you stand on it with both feet for three seconds. Winson Tam invented the Ruggie because of his own experience of “over snoozing.” Every morning was a struggle: the warm comfy bed, the cold floors, th...

Smart Toybox is a WiFi connected toy box that teaches children tidiness by playing games while they tidy up toys. It sings, giggles, calls kids to feed it with toys and makes funny sounds when toys are put inside it. Parents can use a mobile application to customize its behavior, record and download new fun sounds and keep it exciting for a long time. Smart Toybox knows how much toys it currently holds. Knows its orientation, and detects when orientation has changed. Talks to other Smart...

Insta360 Spherical Video Camera can take 360-degree spherical videos and photos in 4K UHD quality.720-degree spherical camera, 360-degree spherical. Dual 230° Fisheye Lenses -Dual Sony 8MP CMOS Sensors -Create 360 x 360° Video Images -Output Resolution of 4096 x 2048 -Real-Time Stitching and Preview -Wi-Fi Connectivity -App for Monitoring / Remote Operation -Playback with VR Goggles / Mobile Device -Virtual Panning with Smartphone -VR Goggles Head-Tracking Support. The Insta360 Records v...

BLIPS is an ultra portable and very affordable set of mini lenses which turn your devices into photo digital microscopes in seconds! The BLIPS (patent pending technology) is a set of two, extremely thin elements made of composite, multilayered structures So slim that you can keep BLIPS on your device, even in your pocket, without worrying to lose it. BLIPS works on all models of smartphones and tablets. The unique set of mini-objectives for smartphones allowing you to see deep inside the ...

AgIC pushes the boundaries of printed electronics. Embed electronics into everything on the planet with printed electronics technology. AgIC transforms a home printer into a circuit board manufacturing equipment. The fastest and cheapest way to print circuits. The conductive ink, is a set of special paper and circuit draw marker. "For the corresponding paper" This marker is usually not normally conductive expression on paper, you can be used only in the glossy photo paper for special paper...

iPhone DJ Mixeris a small carry-around-anywhere gadget that lets you mix up and transform music from two sources. The mixer can be used with iPhones, iPods and mp3 players. Once you hook two of your sources, you can select the music you want and combine them to make them sound even better than before. Similarly, djay transforms your iPhone into a full–featured DJ system. Seamlessly integrated with both your music library and Spotify, djay gives you direct access to all your favorite songs and...

KISS proximity technology enables devices to connect to WiFi by coming in close contact with akisslink router. WiFi Passwords are not required. Modern homes are like small enterprises these days. We each have numerous devices that we rely on every day to connect us with the priorities in our lives. An average household nowadays can easily exceed more than 15 WiFi-compatible devices and appliances. Reliable WiFi connectivity is at the center of it all by enabling these devices to do their j...

Foaster: A Toaster Shaped iPhone Charger. The Foaster is a toaster like device that you can stick up to two iPhones into and will charge them. foaster features: Clean, minimal design that looks great in the kitchen, living room, office, or bedroom. Built-in power supply that charges four devices at up to 2.4A each. A single cord to plug into your wall outlet. Micro-suction technology allows 1-handed docking and undocking. https://youtu.be/KfdJ9sk9MNw   At Covena Design set ou...

Flens - The first flashlight booster for smartphones. It makes your smartphone's LED light useful. Turns your phone into a tight-focused flashlight, to see better and farther in total Boosts your smartphone's flash and turns it into a real, powerful flashlight. Enhances low-light shots With Flens, you can shoot photos and videos in complete darkness, up to 10 meters away. It's so small that it doesn't interfere with the field of view of most devices' cameras. Flens is compatible wit...

Zcan Wireless is a 2-in-1 productivity tool. Just by few swipes, users can scan texts, tables or even images; and EDIT them right away in Microsoft Word, Excel or other applications. Zcan Wireless supports 199 OCR languages that allow users to translate in Google Translate right after scanning. Users can also share their scanned images instantly on Facebook, Twitter and other add-on applications. With Zcan Wireless, users are no longer bounded by electric wires and can scan whatever and wherever...

This 3-gallon fish tank is a closed-loop, self-cleaning ecosystem. Using the science of aquaponics, the fish waste naturally fertilizes the plants above and, in turn, the plants clean the water for the fish. Great for small pet fish and growing fresh, organic herbs. The Water Garden includes: *Fish tank and gravel *Organic seeds and grow stones *Natural fertilizer *Coupon for a Betta fish *Fish food *Silent, submersible water pump Designed and manufactured in the USA. The Self-cleaning...

Researchers at Clemson University have been working for several years on the relationship between the number of bites you take and caloric intake. They designed and have run extensive studies with a bite-counting wristband that they now sell as a separate business. https://youtu.be/G8BfxRz-J8I The Bite Counter is a watch that also counts bites based on pattern recognition of wrist movements. The Bite Counter comes with PC software for configuring the device and connects via a micro USB por...

Israeli medical device maker Brainsway has developed a helmet-like device that uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) to treat a variety of brain-related disorders. Deep TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. The pulses are sent through an electromagnetic coil (H-coil) placed near the patient's scalp in the area a therapist wants to treat for 20 minutes at a time. According to the company, the treatment has no side effects. P...

Google’s DeepMind is initiating a new research project to aid doctors spot the early signs of sight-threatening diseases. The team uses machine learning to analyze more than a million eye scans and thereby creating algorithms that can detect early symptoms that humans might miss. The research project is DeepMind’s second collaboration with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). https://youtu.be/d58_mb95oVY Moorfields Eye Hospital in London will partner with Google and DeepMind for a fi...

Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that allows computer programs to learn when exposed to new data without being programmed. Now, researchers in The Netherlands have coupled machine learning methods with a special MRI technique that measures the perfusion, or tissue absorption rate, of blood throughout the brain to detect early forms of dementia, such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. “MRI can help with t...

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a surprising discovery: the immune system directly impacts – and even controls – creatures’ social behavior, such as, for instance, their inclination to interact with others. The researchers' findings suggest that immune system problems could potentially contribute to the inability to have normal social interactions, a fact that could have important implications for neurological disorders like schizophrenia. The brain and ...

Dolfi is a novel cleaning technology which cleans clothes with power of ultrasound without any damage. Users simply put their clothes in waterproof container, add water, detergent and Dolfi. Once the device is turned on, it will start glowing blue as it cleans your clothes. The blue light indicates ultrasound vibrations in the water. After 30 to 40 min, clothes are fresh and clean. They just need to be rinsed and dried.   Developed by MPI Ultrasonics, a Swiss company, Dolfi uti...

According to a study from Monash University, there may be more than 100 million people with diabetes than was previously thought. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2015 stated an estimate of the number of people with diabetes to be 415 million. The actual number, however, could be as high as 520 million; diabetes’ prevalence is underestimated by at least 25 percent. Researchers claimed that the organizations on which public health policy makers rely on, including the IDF, ...

    A team from Oxford and the University of São Paulo in Brazil, found the earliest archaeological examples of monkey tool use outside of Africa. The research raises questions as to the origins and spread of tool use in New World monkeys and whether early human behaviour was influenced by observing monkeys using stones as tools. The researchers observed groups of modern capuchins at Serra da Capivara National Park in northeast Brazil, and combined this with archaeological...

    A study from Wageningen University in the Netherlands demonstrates real-time data of the brain, the stomach, and individual’s emotions simultaneously; not only is the research's approach novel, but the results showed that a simple change, drinking water, can change messages sent from the stomach that are interpreted as fullness by the brain. Stomach MRI images were combined with functional, fMRI, images of the brain. The research team used data from 19 participants in tw...

The bacteria in your gut don’t just break down food. According to Dr. Veena Taneja, an immunologist at Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine, they can also can predict susceptibility for rheumatoid arthritis. Over 1.5 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakenly attacks itself. The body breaks down tissues around joints, causing painful swelling in the joints. At present, scientists have a limited understanding of the processe...

Airing is designed to be the world’s first maskless, hoseless, cordless micro-CPAP device to combat obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is usually caused by a blockage of the airway in which soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses during sleep. If OSA is untreated, it has the potential to lead to serious health problems from high blood pressure to cardiovascular disease to memory impairment. Typically, OSA is treated with “Continuous Positive Airway Pressure,” o...

Cramps plague women around the world; Livia, an instant pain relief solution, is a device which has the potential to end them. The “off switch” for your cramps, Livia is a drug-free solution for menstrual pain. With a single touch, the wearable device closes the "pain gates" by stimulating the nerves and blocking the pain from passing to the brain. The technology itself relies on the “Gate Control Theory.” Livia transmits a pulse that keeps the nerves “busy” so they are unable to transmit ...

Kevoâ€TMs Touch-to-Open technology you can simply leave your smartphone in your pocket or purse upon entering; no more fumbling for your keys. Just touch the lock to open for the ultimate convenience. No smartphone? No problem. Enjoy the same touch to open convenience with the included fob. You can send an electronic key (eKey) to family, friends, or visitors who have a compatible Smartphone so they can use their phone as a key too. Receive notifications of lock activity and manage the lock and ...

Live smarter by knowing more about the place you care about most. With Eve, see your home at a glance, right on your iPhone and iPad. The Eve family of HomeKit accessories gathers data on air quality, temperature, humidity, air pressure, energy consumption and more. Gain insights that help you improve your comfort, and make your home a smarter place.   https://youtu.be/CEHBGoG60mU   With Eve Room, Eve senses indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity. Eve Room is...

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS or TNS) is the use of electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes. TENS, by definition, covers the complete range of transcutaneously applied currents used for nerve excitation although the term is often used with a more restrictive intent, namely to describe the kind of pulses produced by portable stimulators used to treat pain. The unit is usually connected to the skin using two or more electrodes. ...

Tiny bacteria could potentially charge your cell phone, according to a recent study conducted by Oxford University researchers. A group of scientists from Oxford University collaborated on a project demonstrating how the bacterial movement could be harnessed to assemble and power microscopic 'windfarms'. Published in the journal Science Advances, the study utilizes computer simulations to show how the chaotic swarming effect of bacteria, a type of dense active matter can provide a reliabl...

Tiny1 is the smallest, and arguably one of the smartest and most social astronomy cameras. Created by Grey Tan, Tiny1 allows you to capture the starry night sky and share photos in the palm of your hands.   The device includes an interactive star map to easily locate and shoot celestial objects. Augmented Reality Star Maps guide users to the stars and constellations. The map shows a user stars and constellations in real time and has a search function as well. Capture presets a...