Israeli scientists 3D-print a heart from human tissue
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: A group of researchers at Tel Aviv University have used a 3D printer to create a cherry-sized heart out of human tissue. While 3D printers have replicated the structure of a heart in the past, this is the first time someone has successfully engineered and printed an…
Chinese video sharing site allows users to make money
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: The Chinese video sharing site Kuaishou is allowing users to monetise their videos by linking them to online stores. For example, a farmer may post a video about their farm, and then use the site to sell fresh farm products. Other users post funny dog videos that link to pet…
Mexican campaign creates beehives out of used straws
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MIT researchers use machine learning to grow better basil
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: Researchers from MIT are growing better basil, with no help from genetic modification. Instead, they used machine learning to determine optimum growing conditions (24-hour exposure to light helps). The plants were grown in modified shipping containers. The environmental factors – like temperature, light, humidity – were controlled…
French designer uses algorithm to create furniture
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Tech Explained: Green Nanotechnology
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); The term green nanotechnology is actually used to describe two separate processes — making nanotech itself less toxic, and using it to make existing products and processes safer and more sustainable. Let’s look at some applications of green nanotechnology and how it’s being developed to drive sustainability. Benefits…
UK and German startup building ‘digital hospital’
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: London and Berlin-based startup Medbelle is building what it calls the first “digital hospital.” The project allows patients to book their medical procedures through a web and app-based platform. After registering, a patient’s details are accessible via a web portal and app. The end goal is a platform…
Coca-Cola pilots new experience-focused marketing strategy
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Panasonic develops transparent, integrated television screen
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: Panasonic has created a transparent, integrated television screen. Designed in partnership with Swiss furniture company Vitra, Vitrine initially appears to be a clear sheet of glass. Set in a wood frame, the display transforms into a high-quality OLED (organic light emitting diode) screen. OLED technology uses organic films…
Thai supermarket wraps food in banana leaves instead of plastic
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: To cut the use of plastic, Rimping supermarket in Changmai, Thailand, has turned to wrapping some food products in banana leaves. The banana leaf packages are tied with a thin piece of bamboo. In Vietnam, The Ho Chi Minh City branch of Lotte Mart has begun wrapping vegetables…