This week scientists mix technology and nature with a computer powered by algae and a portable wind turbine to charge electronics with wind. Also to be discovered an AI that identifies lung cancer and a choker that analyzes mental health through voice.
INNOVATION
Scientists create algae computer powered by photosynthesis by theverge.com
Scientists have used algae to power a low-energy computer chip for six months. Read more
DESIGN
A portable wind turbine that fits in your backpack? Yes please by fastcompany.com
Humans have been harnessing the wind for centuries, but Shine is a radical departure from large-scale projects like windmills or wind farms. Read more
SCIENCE
University at Buffalo researchers identify key drivers of lung cancer using AI by actuia.com
A team from the University of Buffalo sought to understand why these factors had different consequences depending on where the patients lived. Read more
SCIENCE
Vietnam has just opened the world’s longest glass-bottomed suspension bridge by luxurylaunches.com
Like a summer/spring fashion show attracting hoards of humans, these glass-bottomed bridges have visitors flocking to strut their stuff on the transparent runway. Read more
UNUSUAL
This choker analyzes the mental health of its wearer thanks to his voice by teamxkalibur.com
To allay your fears, adopt the radical solution developed by Maria Rybina. This Russian design student recently presented a very original concept of connected clothing. Read more
