Leeches may be creepy, but many people find hypodermic needles even creepier. That's one of the reasons why scientists have developed a new leech-inspired blood collection device, which draws blood samples without the need for a big jab.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: ETH Zurich, Blood, Biomimicry

Preparing for the rise of 8K movies in the home cinema, JVC Kenwood has announced new additions to its high-end D-ILA laser projector family, with the new models able to input and display 8K/60p visuals with boosted brightness and contrast.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, TechnologyTags: JVC, home theater, Cinema, Laser, Projectors, 4K...

Dubai already boasts the world's tallest skyscraper, with the world's tallest residential tower on the way too. Now local firm Urb envisions transforming its shores with the world's largest coastal regeneration project. The ambitious development would involve planting over 100 million mangrove trees, safeguarding the city from erosion and rising sea...

The "tough mutt" phenomenon is well known among dog owners. The thinking goes that a dog with one or more breeds mixed into its genetic recipe is going to be healthier and more able to fight off a range of health woes than purebred dogs, which sometimes have a more precious reputation.Continue ReadingCategory: Pets, LifestyleTags: Dogs, Texas A&M...

Shift Robotics began as a Carnegie Mellon spin-off, its first product was funded by Kickstarter so do not dismiss them as just another set of strap-on electric roller skates.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Moonwalker, Carnegie Mellon, Mobility, Walk, Assistive Technologies

You can stop skulking around labs trying to get bitten by radioactive spiders – a new breakthrough could make it easier than ever to get Spider-Man’s wall-crawling powers. Scientists in Singapore have created a strong and reusable adhesive out of a shape-memory polymer, sticking to and detaching from surfaces by changing the temperature.Continue ReadingCategory:...