Science-Technology

Making sodium-ion batteries that last By | February 19, 2017
A graphene-based anode material could help bring grid-scale sodium-ion batteries to the market
Virtual reality demonstrations showcase a technology with plenty of potential By | February 19, 2017
VR can be a heckuva lot of fun and should become even more fun - and maybe even quite useful in the real world - over the next years
Squishy supercapacitors bathed in green tea could power wearable electronics By | February 18, 2017
Wearable electronics could get more flexible with a durable, sponge-like supercapacitor to power them
What’s on Your Mind? By | February 12, 2017
Do we really need a new, "smart" fridge or neuroscientists that analyze our brain waves to tell us what to buy or eat?
Vapourizers offer handy portable and/or party performance - usually By | February 11, 2017
Arizer's Extreme Q vapourizer, G Pen Elite
LG makes a cool roll-up keyboard and a flexible cell phone By | February 5, 2017
It’s about Time… By | February 5, 2017
OPPO’s new UDP-203 adds 4K Ultra HD to its universal player line By | January 24, 2017
Oppo Digital is back with a new universal player and, in the company's grand tradition, it's a winner
Of routers and smart plugs and mice (oh, my!) By | January 13, 2017
TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-band Gigabit Router • Wi-Fi Smart Plug • Arc Touch Mouse
Audio-Technica cuts the cords on turntables By | January 7, 2017
Audio-Technica's AT-LP60-BT turntable may be the most flexible platter spinner I've ever seen
Electronic ‘hairy skin’ could give robots a more human sense of touch By | December 27, 2016
Scientists have boosted the sensitivity of electronic skin by adding "hair."
Why China likes this Israeli modular wastewater solution By | December 21, 2016
Novel membrane-aerated biofilm reactor technology reduces energy consumption by up to 90% and sludge by 50% compared to conventional method
What goes down the drain can sustain the whole building By | December 14, 2016
Epic CleanTec took an Israeli technology for clean, odor-free disposal of dog waste and is applying it to high-rise buildings, starting in San Francisco
Detecting potentially harmful mycotoxins in beer By | December 14, 2016
Detecting low levels of mycotoxins in beer could be easier with a new portable sensor.
Could a seawater battery help end our dependence on lithium? By | December 13, 2016
Scientists have developed a battery that uses seawater as the catholyte
How to ensure the safety of cosmetics By | December 10, 2016
With new restrictions on preservatives, making sure bacteria, fungi and mold don't grow in cosmetics is getting harder
Mimicking bug eyes could brighten reflective signs and clothes By | December 10, 2016
The structure of bug eyes (top) has inspired bright, vividly colored reflective materials (bottom)
Vapors from some flavored e-liquids contain high levels of aldehydes By | December 10, 2016
Vapors from some flavored e-liquids contain levels of potentially harmful aldehydes that exceed safety standards
Bluetooth speakers from LG and DreamWave bring good sound and portability to your tunes By | December 10, 2016
Any of these Bluetooth speaker systems can do the job for you, depending on what your needs
13 best Israeli gadgets for under $100 to give this holiday By | December 7, 2016
Great gifts for Hanukkah and Christmas for the technophobe and techie alike
Roku ups its offerings with new smart boxes By | December 1, 2016
Roku, obviously, is on the leading edge of streaming devices and will undoubtedly be there to help you stream mainstream TV when the time comes. In the meantime, it can give you a lot of content for the money, whether you're watching stuff in 480i
Best Buy amps up home theatres with a beer fridge and hot dog maker By | November 23, 2016
OPPO upgrades its Bluetooth speaker…, Hot doggin at home…
Solar smart window could offer privacy and light control on demand (video) By | November 19, 2016
Scientists have developed a solar smart window that could power itself and other devices
Vapourizers can offer a clean and unobtrusive way to ingest your special herbs By | November 11, 2016
They also figure that once the government has its fingers on the switch, controlling marijuana, it'll get screwed up royally
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Jerusalem’s Glide hatches first camera for Apple Watch By | November 9, 2016
Video messaging app maker worked with Apple to build CMRA, bringing game-changing functionality to wearables
Shadows reveal how insects walk on water (video) By | October 23, 2016
An insect's shadows yield new clues that help explain its ability to walk on water
Acer’s Switch Alpha 12 surfaces as an excellent laptop/tablet By | October 20, 2016
The Acer Switch Alpha 12 isn't meant to be a powerhouse for power users, but it's a very nice tablet/PC combo that works well and offers most of the features people want.
Final Fantasy XV show the way ahead for animated actors By | October 13, 2016
No Demonizing of Angels
Classical music comes to smart TV’s - at a price By | October 7, 2016
Berliner Philharmonker's Digital Concert Hall isn't just a great place to find classical music concerts; it also points the way to the future of television broadcasting
Molecular machines: The 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, explained (video) By | October 5, 2016
Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing synthetic molecular machines