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The armchair turned fitness trainer

2013-02-09 22:10:00 (читать в оригинале)

Researchers have created a prototype armchair designed to take care of the elderly by giving them health and fitness advice ... and even a workout. Developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) in Germany, the GEWOS (Gesund Wohnen Mit Stil or Healthy Living With Style) armchair looks like an ordinary, comfortable chair. The difference is that it contains sensors built into the seat cushions, backrest and armrest that measure the heartbeat and oxygen saturation of the seated person, along with an integrated rowing machine that can get you exercising on the spot... Continue Reading The armchair turned fitness trainer

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Fitness, Fraunhofer, Furniture, GEWOS, Medical, Seniors

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Electromagnetic Harvester claims to charge batteries with ambient energy

2013-02-09 22:10:00 (читать в оригинале)

We're surrounded by electromagnetic fields almost everywhere these days. Just because they're almost imperceptible doesn't mean they can't be used as a source of energy though. One student in Germany recently built the Electromagnetic Harvester, a small box that allegedly charges an AA battery using just the electromagnetic fields given off by the likes of power lines, vehicles and electronic gadgets. .. Continue Reading Electromagnetic Harvester claims to charge batteries with ambient energy

Section: Electronics

Tags: Battery Charger, Charging, Electromagnetic

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Microneedles used to deliver live dried vaccines through the skin

2013-02-09 22:10:00 (читать в оригинале)

While it’s vitally important to bring vaccines for diseases such as tuberculosis to developing nations, getting them there is only part of the challenge. Because these countries often have unreliable infrastructures, it’s entirely possible that the vaccines can’t consistently be kept as cold as is required. As a result, they could be rendered ineffective. Now, however, scientists from King’s College London have succeeded in containing a dried live vaccine in a microneedle array, that doesn’t need to be refrigerated... Continue Reading Microneedles used to deliver live dried vaccines through the skin

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Disease, Kings College, Medical, Medication, Microneedles, Vaccines

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Pakems: Comfy apres ski boots that fit in your pocket

2013-02-09 22:10:00 (читать в оригинале)

Outside of concrete mafia sneakers, ski boots are the stiffest, most uncomfortable footwear you can possibly torture your peds with. The minute you disengage your ski bindings, you want them off, but you typically have to slog across the base village back to your car or locker. Pakems are casual shoes designed to be carried while skiing so you can change into something more comfy on the spot. .. Continue Reading Pakems: Comfy apres ski boots that fit in your pocket

Section: Sports

Tags: Footwear, Shoes, Skiing

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Stockholm Design Week: it's more than flat-packed furniture

2013-02-09 22:10:00 (читать в оригинале)

New York, Paris and Milan have fashion weeks, but this year during a cold week in February, Stockholm hosts a design week where you can view the latest offerings from Scandinavian artists, designers and architects. The event showcases the latest design must-haves for the archetypal loft apartment, in addition to some impressive art installations, and proves that there is more to Swedish design than IKEA flat packs... Continue Reading Stockholm Design Week: it's more than flat-packed furniture

Section: Architecture

Tags: Architects, Designers, Exhibition, Furniture, Scandinavia

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