Technology Archives - Intelligent Living

New Capsule Has Been Developed That Could Deliver Oral Insulin

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 23, 2019February 23, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 23, 2019February 23, 2019022

Almost one hundred years ago, in 1922, a person received an injection of insulin to treat life-threatening diabetes for the first time. Shortly after this lucky 14-year-old boy in Toronto, Canada got his shot, researchers

These Artificial Leaves Can Absorb 10 Times More CO2 From The Air Than Real Leaves

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 22, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 22, 20190407

Plants possess a natural ability to purify the air and produce energy while doing so. The ability is called photosynthesis and it is the process whereby plants use water and carbon dioxide from the air

Health Science Technology

Neuroengineers Have Translated Brain Signals (Thoughts) Directly Into Audible Speech

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 15, 2019February 18, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 15, 2019February 18, 20190691

There has been another scientific breakthrough first, brought to us by Colombia neuroengineers. They have harnessed the power of speech synthesizers and artificial intelligence with the idea that it could lead to new ways for computers

Innovation Technology

Morphing Aerial Drones Are The Future Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 13, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 13, 20190212

Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have risen in popularity in recent years thanks to their usefulness. They have come in handy for things such as bridge inspections and construction surveys, to agricultural monitoring and real-estate

Innovation Technology

This 3D Printed Electric Motorcycle Even Has Airless 3D Printed Tires

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 13, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 13, 20190338

NOWlab, the innovation arm of German additive manufacturing company BigRep, designed a fully 3D-printed motorbike called Nera. Every single piece of the Nera electric motorbike (excluding the electrical components) have been 3D-printed. That includes the

Environment Sustainability Technology

Ducati CEO Confirms “The Future Is Electric” Responding to Growing Demand

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 13, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 13, 20190329

Due to the effects of climate change becoming increasingly apparent around the world, there is a pressing need to transition away from burning fossil fuels and towards more environmentally-friendly vehicles. Because of this, the market

Environment Innovation Sustainability Technology

This Airplane Will Fly Into The Stratosphere On SunPower Without Using A Drop Of Fossil Fuels

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 12, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 12, 20190879

SunPower is one of the world’s most innovative and sustainable energy companies, with more than 30 years of proven experience. Their headquarters are in Silicon Valley, California but they have customers across the globe and

Innovation Technology

The World’s First Battery-Free Bluetooth Sensor Tag

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 10, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 10, 20190588

Earlier this month Wiliot, the semiconductor pioneer and innovator, had a successful demonstration of the first-ever sticker-sized Bluetooth sensor tag. The sensor works by incorporating an ARM processor powered solely by scavenging energy from ambient

Health Innovation Technology

Patient Successfully Receives First Ever 3D-Printed Rib Implant

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 5, 2019February 5, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 5, 2019February 5, 201901047

Cardiac surgeons at the Tokuda Hospital in Sofia, Bulgaria performed an innovative surgery – they implanted a rib in the human body that was made on a 3DGence 3D printer. This type of surgery is

Innovation Technology

VR Gloves That Are Unbelievably Realistic and Ultra-Lightweight

Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 31, 2019February 15, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 31, 2019February 15, 20190180

In the field of virtual reality, engineers and software developers aspire to find new ways that will increase the realism and maximize the immersion of a users experience to the fullest. They seek to break