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Combat Sickle-Cell Disease in Style - The Oxygem
[Design]
2019/01/03 12:21
Almost 20%The latest in wearable tech, the Oxygem aims to enhance the lives of individuals with Sickle-cell disease and reduce the number of deaths caused by the condition. The design addresses the problem of low oxygen levels caused by red blood cells sticking together. Worn like a normal ring, the device’s built-in sensors detect and continuously monitor oxygen saturation. In the event of a...
(Infographic) How To Robot Proof Your Career
[Consumer]
2019/01/03 12:21
Almost 20% of what we do at work could become obsolete thanks to automation. In fact, automation is going to be taking over a lot of jobs, especially those that are repetitive and predictable. Learn how to robot-proof your career within this infographic from Online Bachelor Degrees.Infographic : https://infographicjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-To-Robot-Proof-Your-Career.jpg[infogra...
(PDF) Mckinsey - What can We Expect in China in 2019 ?
[Investing]
2019/01/02 12:19
The next stages of China’s transition away from economic equilibrium with the United States will likely create volatility in market growth and require conservatism in some areas and bold moves in others.The US–China economic equilibrium of the past 20 years has gone, and as we look into 2019, it is not yet clear when and where a new equilibrium will form. What level of economic separation wil...
The Most Exciting Medical Innovations in 2018
[Tech]
2019/01/02 12:19
The birth of the world's first CRISPR gene-edited baby cements 2018 as a major year in the history books chronicling the evolution of medical science.It has been an exciting year for medical science, a field generally not known for giant revolutionary breakthroughs, but rather incremental discoveries that build on existing knowledge to improve our health and well being. Alongside new discoverie...
(PDF) MIT Researchers are Now 3D-Printing Glass
[Tech]
2019/01/02 12:19
While the thought of a machine that can squirt out endless ropes of molten glass is a bit frightening, the folks at MIT have just about perfected the process. In a paper published in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, researchers Chikara Inamura, Michael Stern, Daniel Lizardo, Peter Houk and Neri Oxman describe a system for 3D printing glass that offers far more control over the hot materi...
(PDF) BCG - How Shifting Costs Are Altering the Math of Global Manufacturing
[Business]
2019/01/02 12:19
It has been a tumultuous year for global manufacturing. Tariff wars, renegotiations of decades-old trade treaties, and the prospect of Brexit—all of which threaten to disrupt long-established, well-oiled global supply chains—have dominated the headlines. But a less-noticed change in the global business environment also has important implications for where the world’s goods are produced: a si...
Organic Basics Invented Underwear You can Wear for Weeks Without Washing
[Product]
2019/01/02 12:19
Four Danish guys in their 20's have invented undergarment that only needs washing a couple of times per month. The special ingredient is silver – killing 99.9% of all bacteria.Yes, that's right — underpants you can wear for weeks without washing. But Organic Basics' mission as a company is not to advocate laziness amongst the younger generation, though it might seem the case.No; it's all abou...
(Video) Japan’s Latest Home Robot Isn’t Useful, It’s Designed to be Loved - Lovot
[Product]
2019/01/02 12:18
Lovot, created by Kaname Hayashi, a former developer of the humanoid robot Pepper, is a furry, foot-and-a-half-high creation that’s designed only to be loved.It’s not been a great year for home robots, with two high-profile projects — Jibo and Kuri — shuttering operations. But a new competitor from Japan is entering the market with a different approach. “This robot won’t do any of your wo...
Sasaki Masterplans Panda Reserve in China for One of the World's Fastest Growing Cities
[Design]
2019/01/02 12:18
Boston- and shanghai-based design firm sasaki has presented a masterplan for a panda reserve in chengdu, the capital of china’s sichuan province and one of the world’s fastest growing cities. The plan provides a framework for the protection of the species through an expansion plan focused on conservation, education, and research. the team says that more than 20 million people are expected to...
