Category: Technology & Devices
Scientists develop kit to test for ricin poisoning
Singaporean defence scientists and their Australian counterparts have found a way to detect the highly poisonous chemical ricin in human beings. The breakthrough has resulted in the world’s first human test kit for ricin, just a few granules of which […]
New Chair Sounds Alarm If You are Sitting for too Long
Researchers have developed a new chair that has a sitting pad designed to set off an alarm if you have been sitting for too long. The chair designed by researchers at the Queensland University, is meant to prevent serious health […]
Now Smartphones can Sense Your Moods too
A new computer programme developed by scientists would enable smartphones to sense your moods, through mere speech with accuracy. Surprisingly, the programme doesn’t look at the meaning of the words. “We actually used recordings of actors reading out the date […]
2-in-1 Ornament and Charger in The Form of Bonsai Tree
An ornate little mock bonsai tree that doubles up both as an ornament and a charger for everyday electrical devices – without the need for any delicate pruning was created by a designer from France. The Electree+ – created by […]
Researchers Develop Electrically Spun Fabric That Offers Dual Defense Against Pregnancy and HIV
A versatile platform to simultaneously offer contraception and prevent HIV has been developed by researchers. The only way to protect against HIV and unintended pregnancy today is the condom, but even though it’s an effective technology, it is not appropriate […]
Japan mobile phone can monitor skin condition
TOKYO – A mobile phone that monitors the user’s skin condition, checking for blemishes and colour, was unveiled in beauty-conscious Japan on Thursday. The “Hada Memori” (skin memory) programme allows women to keep tabs on their complexion and track changes […]
Flu Forecast Method Developed by Researchers
A system to predict the timing and severity of seasonal influenza outbreaks has been developed by scientists. This system could one day help health officials and the general public better prepare for them. The system adapts techniques used in modern […]
Charge All Your Gadgets With A ‘Smartbag’
Recently a new ‘smartbag’ was developed that will not just carry your gadgets around, but will also charge them. A Kickstarter project is hoping to help with what they’re saying is the ‘world’s first smart bag,’ which stores and […]
Just 30 mins to check if you have dengue
SINGAPORE – A new test using only about three drops of blood will determine in just half an hour or less if you have dengue. That is the benefit of a new dengue diagnostic kit which produces rapid and reliable […]
Japan’s High-tech Toilet Lacks Overseas Presence
For a nation that claims globally recognised brand names such as Sony and Toyota, the Washlet’s relative lack of overseas presence comes as a surprise to many foreign visitors. Even if they’re initially baffled by its dizzying array of functions […]
