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Scientists Create 3D-Printed Living Human Skin

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in 3D printing

Apr 29
2017

This is what 3D-printed living skin looks like.

Kingii Flotation Bracelet

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in futurism

Apr 29
2017

This wrist strap has revolutionized water safety.

This genius wrist strap has just revolutionised water safety forever 👏 👏👏.

Interesting Futurism Animation 38

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in futurism

Apr 29
2017

Language Rewires Our Brain

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in neuroscience

Apr 29
2017

Google Maps can now tell you where you parked your car

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in mobile phones, transportation

Apr 29
2017

A new Google Maps feature to find your parked car just went live on Android and iOS.

It’s Official. In 2025, NASA and the ESA Will Land on Europa to Look For Alien Life

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in alien life

Apr 29
2017

Two space agencies are teaming up to explore new worlds.

Holographic Snake

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in augmented reality, entertainment

Apr 29
2017

This AR game puts a new twist on the classic game of ‘Snake’.

Dubai Aims to Be a City Built on Blockchain

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in bitcoin, business

Apr 29
2017

The emirate believes using the technology to conduct its business will make it more efficient and burnish its business-friendly image.

Pocket Doctor

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in biotech/medical

Apr 29
2017

A doctor in your pocket.

Firefighters can see through smoke with new thermal mask

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in futurism

Apr 29
2017

Story highlights

Smoke can hide unconscious victims from firefighters
Firefighters have used thermal cameras to locate victims
New device projects thermal image into firefighters’ masks

What’s the most dangerous thing in a fire?

If you think it’s the flames or the heat, that’s understandable: those are dangerous, too. But both from a victim’s and a firefighter’s perspective, the deadliest enemy is smoke.