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Pizza can be eaten by hand or with the right cutlery. And, according to a research team from the University of Maryland, the sharpest knives could soon be made of hardened wood. In the first instance the soft part within wood - lignin - is partially removed. The remaining part is then treated with pressure and heat to get...

When things get on top of us, we look for peace and serenity. A designer from France has created a chair specially aimed at preventing people within the Autism spectrum from experiencing sensory-overload. The cocoon-like chair is equipped with noise-absorbing, plain cushions which can be inflated at the touch of a button. The resulting pressure on the torso and...

Birds of a feather flock together. Role models and communities are important here - for women interested in coding games, for example. Now, MIT has launched an initiative aimed at improving gender representation in electrical engineering and information technology. Both fields play a significant role in the global economy, yet until now men have made up 75% of the...

Young minds are bright minds. Take this 14-year-old schoolboy, for example, or this 11-year-old girl. Now three teenagers from Malaysia have won an innovation competition with their affordable and sustainable air-conditioning system. First rainwater is collected in a container. A sensor monitors the room temperature at home, activating a water pump if it exceeds 30 degrees. This, in turn,...

Research shows that certain illnesses could be treated with natural remedies - even Parkinson’s. Take cold showers and ice baths, they’re good for our immune systems. But according to a research team at Geneva University, cold itself could help treat autoimmune disorders. In tests with mice, the team discovered that MS symptoms could be significantly reduced at room temperatures...

Combining a pair of new trousers with grandma’s or pop’s old jacket is in. Classic cars have never been out. Which is why a restaurateur from Finland has developed a new, human-powered vehicle in the style of an antique race car. A time-honoured concept relying on leg work with a vintage new look. A foldable hood makes getting in...