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How Technology Can Help Cities Make Better Use Of Storm Water
More than half the world’s population lives in metropolitan centres. The built environment of a city is very different from that of rural and natural areas. When it rains over a rural landscape, much of the rainwater sinks into the ground or is evaporated or transpirated by trees, crops and other plants.
3D-Printing Oddly Shaped Pills Can Change How Fast They're Absorbed
Medicine is one of the more exciting fields that 3D printing promises to radically innovate. Doctors have already used the technology to help repair damaged airways in children with a 3D-printed splint, but researchers in the pharmaceutical field have instead been dabbling with custom-shaped pills optimised for every patient’s treatment needs.
Here's How Much Energy We Waste On Cat GIFs And Twitterbooks
Are you sitting comfortably? Good, because you’re about to get a good old-fashioned dose of guilt. The folks at SciShow have put together a video examining how much energy we waste on running the internet, and the number is embarrassingly large.
Samsung's Next Smartwatch Will Pack A Round Screen And Rotating Bezel
Amidst all the Apple Watch hype, it’s easy to forget that Samsung’s aleady worked its way through two generations of smartwatch, and is prepping to launch a third. And according to a new Samsung software development kit, the next Gear will have a circular display, and rotating bezel to control it with. Digital crown what now?
In The Dystopian Home Of The Future, Robots Have The Search Warrants
Although this image was captured during police and armed forces exercises in Sweden, it contains a strong message about our common future. The machine is an explosive ordnance disposal robot — and it’s searching a mockup home.
This Simulator's Steering Wheel Is Strong Enough To Break Your Wrists
So how realistic do you like your simulators? Some racing fans are willing to spend thousands of dollars on displays, controls, and seats that move and shake to enhance their virtual driving experience. But a company called CXC Simulations is taking things to a whole new level with a new force feedback steering wheel that’s actually strong enough to injure the driver.
Things I Learned From Driving A $750,000 Rolls Royce
Tuesday was my birthday. As a present to myself, I took yesterday off and borrowed a Rolls Royce Ghost II. I spent the day driving around in utter luxury, catching up with friends, showing off to family, and generally enjoying myself. This is what I learned.
Rdio Launches $4 Service For Budget Streaming
Jay-Z’s TIDAL made big, messy waves the other month when it launched a $23.99-a-month streaming service. The accepted monthly rate for this kind of streaming service has normalised around $10 — which is why Rdio’s is hoping to undercut the competition with a new $4 tier.
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