They say a reader does not steal and a thief does not read. In the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, that’s definitely true.
So cool.
Extraordinary contra-rotating floating wind turbines to begin testing
A wildly innovative turbine that could halve the cost of offshore wind is set to go into testing in Norway. The 19-m (62-ft), 30-kW, contra-rotating vertical-axis turbine is a prototype of a design that could scale to unprecedented size and power.
Source: Extraordinary contra-rotating floating wind turbines to begin testing
Very interesting…
He thought his parents’ wedding rings were lost forever. Then, he got a message.
Gary Guadagno had lost hope of finding his parents’ wedding rings until the new owners of his childhood home messaged him on Facebook, saying they’d found them.
Source: He thought his parents’ wedding rings were lost forever. Then, he got a message.
Very cool.
Experimental spinal cord implant helps Parkinson’s patient walk in new study | CNN
Marc Gauthier can now step into an elevator without his body stiffening and freezing in place. He can take a 3-mile lakeside stroll without stopping. He can stand up out of a chair with ease. For Gauthier, 63, who has been living with Parkinson’s disease for almost three decades, these everyday activities were a challenge — until now.
Source: Experimental spinal cord implant helps Parkinson’s patient walk in new study | CNN
Such a cool advancement.
Tampon that tests for STIs created by British startup
Daye’s product doubles as PCR test for chlamydia, gonorrhoea and other common infections
Source: Tampon that tests for STIs created by British startup
Sounds like a great idea.
Watch As Humpback Whale Freed From Fishing Line And 136-Kilogram Crab Pot
“The turning point came when we were able to cut the rope that ran through the whale’s mouth and was wrapped around its tail.”
Source: Watch As Humpback Whale Freed From Fishing Line And 136-Kilogram Crab Pot
Well done, all!
Abandoned golf courses are being reclaimed by nature | CNN
Despite occupying large green spaces, golf courses are not necessarily good for the environment. Conservationists are reclaiming and rewildling the spaces in an effort to boost biodiversity.
Source: Abandoned golf courses are being reclaimed by nature | CNN
Nice.
Man Helps Bedbound Wife Dress Up as Wicked Witch of the East for Halloween
This is so clever!
Source: Man Helps Bedbound Wife Dress Up as Wicked Witch of the East for Halloween
This is amazing on so many levels. I’ve been following PhysicsGirl for a long time, and to watch her deal with long COVID has been both heartbreaking and inspiring. Her husband has been absolutely amazing throughout.
‘Super melanin’ heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns
Synthetic cream also protects skin from sun damage
Source: ‘Super melanin’ heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns
Snake oil salesmen have been promising this for years. This one’s legit.
Indian schoolboy invents affordable smart spoon for trembling hands
A 17-year-old with a passion for robotics has produced a cheaper utensil that uses sensors to cancel out hand tremors
Source: Indian schoolboy invents affordable smart spoon for trembling hands
How cool!