Not seen by the naked eye

Bioengineers have created a brain-like tissue that is three-dimensional, and is very close to the real thing! It functions in much the same way and can be kept alive in the lab for more than two months.  This is going to be an incredible advancement in the study and healing of brain trauma cases and disorders…

We’re seeing more and more innovative ways inventors are finding to charge our battery-operated devices. Creative charging methods include a pedal-powered table, a charging handbag or a USB-equipped urban bicycle! News from Kenya reports an entrepreneur has now developed a tiny chip inserted in the sole of a shoe that can charge the wearer’s cell…

We still have a few months to go before putting our RVs in storage for the winter, right?  I always enjoy hearing from friends and family about tips for “roughing it” in the woods. (Me, I prefer a condo getaway!)  That’s why when I came across this innovative design, I wanted to share it. It’s…

A new app has Italian shoppers using the cloud to help keep their refrigerators and pantries stocked. The app is called Rosie, and it learns users’ purchase routines to deliver items when they run out. After entering details about their household, such as number of residents, their age and regular buying habits, shoppers can then…

I often peruse Springwise for its innovative news headlines, and caught this interesting piece the other day. It shows me how far robotics have come and where we are going to help those needing the use of their hands. Check out this fully-functional robot hand, which is 3D-printed and relatively inexpensive! It’s part of the…