Perfecting 3D-printed blood vessels with pores

From Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) 24/01/24 Due to the substantial clinical demand for artificial small-diameter vessels (SDVs), numerous commercial products have emerged. However, the majority of existing artificial SDVs lack an endothelial layer, leading to thrombosis. Fabricating artificial SDVs with a consistently uniform endothelial layer and adequate mechanical properties has proven exceptionally […]

Texas A&M team develops polymers that can kill bacteria

From Texas A&M University 04/01/24 Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become a rapidly growing threat to public health. Each year, they account for more than 2.8 million infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Without new antibiotics, even common injuries and infections harbor the potential to become lethal. Scientists are now one step […]

Bullseye! Cable-driven AI dartboard makes it easier to hit big

From Superinnovators 23/11/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information. More info https://www.tuwien.at/en/tu-wien/news/news-articles/news/die-dart-scheibe-bei-der-man-immer-ins-schwarze-trifft https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405896322025435?via%3Dihub https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/3/21/15011588/mark-rober-dartboard-automatic-tracking-bullseye-motor-motion-tracking https://nerdist.com/article/automatic-bullseye-dartboard-science-rober-nasa/ You may also be curious about:

NTU and Durapower develop cloud-based AI tech for safer and longer-lasting batteries

From Nanyang Technological University 22/11/23 Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Durapower Technology Singapore Pte Ltd have developed a cloud-based technology that can greatly enhance the lifespan and safety of lithium-ion batteries. As the global shift towards renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, the demand for efficient, safe and sustainable batteries […]

Using overhead lines to power and recharge freight trucks

From Superinnovators 10/11/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information. More info Siemens eHighway website USA demo Sweden demo German announcement on eWayBW https://ewaybw.de/ You may also be curious about:

Salto the bush baby-inspired robot leaps forward

From Superinnovators 07/11/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information. More info UC Berkeley article You may also be curious about:

Seawing kite could reduce shipping vessel emissions by 20 percent

Seawing system from Airseas at sea. Credit: Airseas

From Superinnovators 09/11/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information. More info Seawing website https://www.fastcompany.com/90710052/this-giant-kite-helps-power-cargo-ships-and-reduces-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-20 https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/30/travel/airseas-giant-kites-ships-slash-carbon-emissions-scn-climate-spc/index.html You may also be curious about:

Yamaha TurnT spins your smartphone into a vinyl record turntable

Yamaha TurnT makes your smartphone into a turntable. Credit: Yamaha

From Superinnovators 08/11/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information. More info Yamaha Design Music Tech news Thank you to social media influencer Sebastian Winkler for the tip You may also be curious about: