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(Video) Dutch Company Using Living Plants to Power Streetlights
[Tech]
2015/01/18 11:06
Plant Power: Dutch company harvests electricity from living plants to power streetlights, Wi-Fi, and cell phonesA Dutch company harnesses electricity from living plants, and then uses it to power cell phone chargers, Wi-Fi hotspots, and now over 300 LED streetlights in two sites in the Netherlands. Plant-e debuted its “Starry Sky” project in November 2014 at an old ammunition site called HAMb...
Audi Introduces Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headsets for Car Configuration
[Tech]
2015/01/18 11:04
Audi is using Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets at dealerships to help customers configure their cars. The Audi VR experience gives customers the opportunity to configure their preferred car at the dealership through virtual reality headsets and experience it in a unprecedentedly realistic way. The headset showcases the entire model portfolio of the four rings, including all possible equipme...
The No-Brainer Toilet Drainer
[Design]
2015/01/18 11:03
Cleanser is a multifunctional motorized cleaning tool designed to provide an effective way to unclog toilet bowls, sinks and drainage pipes efficiently. A total no-brainer for inexperienced users, the automated device features an easy-to-use extendable pipe for varying lengths depending on context as well as a roller mechanism for automatic extending and retracting the flexible wire back and fo...
(Infographic) The Future of Rare Earth Elements (REE)
[Tech]
2015/01/18 11:02
Here we have an infographic that takes a look at rare earth elements (REE) including information about what they are, what we use them for, who’s producing the World’s REEs and more.Infographic : http://www.buymetalonline.co.uk/images/rare-earth-elements.jpg[buymetalonline]
Oil Prices : What’s Behind the Drop ? Simple Economics
[Investing]
2015/01/15 14:56
The oil industry, with its history of booms and busts, appears to be in the early stages of its latest downturn.The price of oil has plunged by more than half sincesince June, reaching levels last seen during the depths of the 2009 recession.On Tuesday, the Brent global oil price traded around $46 a barrel, while the American benchmark remained near $45.Oil analysts predict that the price could...
Soup Du Jour - Soup Cleanses Are Heating Up
[Product]
2015/01/15 14:56
As the cold-pressed juice trend has reached the mainstream, there’s been much backlash about the health benefits it actually provides. While consumption of the “it” beverage has yet to show signs of slowing, a new wellness craze is emerging among those tired of drinking their veggies. “Souping” is poised to be the new juicing, with several companies now specializing in broth-based diets.So...
The Causes of Cancer
[Tech]
2015/01/15 14:55
A recent paper does not show that two-thirds of cancer cases are due to bad luck.WHAT could be more welcome in a season that demands fresh starts, abstinence and “detoxing” than to discover that you do not have to lift a finger to avoid cancer? A paper published last week in Science seemed to offer seasonal bingers every reason for ripping up their New Year’s resolutions. According to many r...
(PDF) Pew - Women and Leadership
[Consumer]
2015/01/15 14:55
According to the majority of Americans, women are every bit as capable of being good political leaders as men. The same can be said of their ability to dominate the corporate boardroom. And according to a new Pew Research Center survey on women and leadership, most Americans find women indistinguishable from men on key leadership traits such as intelligence and capacity for innovation, with man...
The 10 Social Video Trends to Look Out for in 2015
[Business]
2015/01/15 14:55
So 2014 was the year when 'trackvertising' boomed, native video ads evolved and viewability was on the tip of everyone's tongue. But what can we expect from video advertising in 2015? Oliver Smith, the Unruly EMEA managing director, reveals the ten top trends.1. Facebook wants to be the new YouTubeIn 2014 we saw Facebook challenge YouTube for audience views and advertiser dollars. The world’s...
Street Lamp Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Are A Bright Idea
[Tech]
2015/01/15 14:55
So many electric cars and so few charging stations. If only there were plentiful electrified power posts EV drivers could simply pull up to, park and plug into... hey, are you thinking what we're thinking? True, the hundreds of millions of electric street lights lining the roads in almost every city around the world aren't designed to be convenient electrical outlets for drivers but unlike othe...
(Video) Wearable Airbag Designed to Protect Seniors When They Fall
[Tech]
2015/01/15 14:54
The ActiveProtective airbag (pictured undeployed) reportedly reduces impact to the hip bones by 90 percent.For anyone who uses a car, collisions are an ever-present danger ? that's why vehicles are equipped with safety features such as airbags. For senior citizens, however, simply falling down can also result in life-changing injuries. With that in mind, Pennsylvania-based company ActiveProtect...
Go Go Green and Glam
[Design]
2015/01/15 14:54
INU is stylish, state-of-the-art personal transportation that aims to make commuting within the city a cinch! Green and portable, it’s a fantastic option as a primary urban vehicle and is complimentary to public transportation. With one voice command or even a simple hand gesture from your smartphone it will automatically fold on its own! All you have to do is worry about getting from points A...
