Scanadu Creates World’s First Star Trek-Style Medical Tricorder

Scanadu , a startup based at the NASA Ames Research Center , has made the science-fiction of Star Trek a reality by creating a non-invasive tricorder that, within 10 seconds, can gather medical information about a person and then relay it to their smartphone. The device, known as the Scanadu Scout , has been in development for over two years and can measure blood pressure, temperature, ECG, oximetry, heart rate and breathing rate. Read the rest of Scanadu Creates World’s First Star Trek-Style Medical Tricorder Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: medical device , medical diagnosis , medical tricorder , NASA Ames Research Center , scanadu , scanadu scout , star trek , tricorder , Yves Béhar        

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He’s Back! World’s Largest Rubber Duck Floats Again After Springing a Leak in Hong Kong

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James Corner Unveils New Design Scheme for Overhaul of Chicago’s Navy Pier

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Solar Impulse Departs for Dallas on Second Leg of Sun-Powered Flight Across America

The Solar Impulse just successfully completed the first leg of its cross-US journey, traveling from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix. The solar-powered giant continues its record-breaking flight today at 5 a.m. departing from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport to Dallas in the team’s attempt to be the first to fly across the the country without using a single drop of fuel. Read the rest of Solar Impulse Departs for Dallas on Second Leg of Sun-Powered Flight Across America Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Andre Borscberg , Andre Borscberg Solar Impulse , bertrand piccard , Bertrand Piccard Solar Impulse , energy efficient plane , fuel-free plane , lightweight airplane , renewable energy sources , solar impulse , Solar Impulse Cross America 2013 , solar panels , Solar Power , solar powered aircraft , solar powered plane        

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Scientists See a Negative Outlook Despite a Recent Stabilization in Global Warming

When it comes to global warming, things may not be quite as bad as we thought. According to a recent study in Nature Geoscience , global warming seems to have leveled off over the past decade, meaning that some of the most dire climate change predictions could be a thing of the past. But while the news is good, it doesn’t mean that we are out of the danger zone. Global warming is still changing life on the planet as we know it. Read the rest of Scientists See a Negative Outlook Despite a Recent Stabilization in Global Warming Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: carbon atmospheric levels , carbon dioxide levels , climate change news , climate change study , CO2 levels , global warming , global warming leveling off , global warming levels , global warming stabilizing , global warming tapering off , global warming temperatures , oceans absorbing heat , understanding climate change        

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Minnesota Lakes Are Contaminated with Cocaine and Antidepressants

Photo via Shutterstock Lake Superior and other bodies of water around Minnesota have been found to contain a disturbing amount of chemicals , including prescription drugs and even cocaine. A recent study by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has found that local lakes and rivers are chock full of DEET, BPA , prescription and even illegal drugs. The 10-year study examined surface waters from the Minnesota area, finding contaminants even along untouched shorelines. Read the rest of Minnesota Lakes Are Contaminated with Cocaine and Antidepressants Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: cocaine in Minnesota Lakes , eco design , green design , Minnesota Pollution Control Agency , sustainable design , water pollution USA        

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ONDU Wooden Pinhole Cameras Bring Craftsmanship Back to Photography

Digital cameras have revolutionized the art of photography. Gone are hours in a darkroom, film, and treasured cameras passed down from one shutterbug to another. Slovenian industrial designer and artist Elvis Halilovi? has created a series of six wooden pinhole cameras in an attempt to bring photography back to its roots. Working to create a simple, attractive, and affordable camera, Halilovi? recently launched a  Kickstarter campaign  to raise funds for the production of his  ONDU Pinhole camera. Read the rest of ONDU Wooden Pinhole Cameras Bring Craftsmanship Back to Photography Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: digital camera , elivs halilovic , Film , heirloom , kickstarter , Leica , magnets , ondu , Photography , pinhole camera , Slovenia , Wood        

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Tûranor PlanetSolar: World’s Largest Solar-Powered Boat Sets Transatlantic Speed Record

MS Tûranor PlanetSolar , the world’s largest solar boat, set a new record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by a vessel powered entirely by solar energy, smashing its own 2010 record by four days. The 115-foot Swiss catamaran traveled 2,867 miles (5,310 kilometers) across the Atlantic Ocean in 22 days, conducting experiments along the Gulf Stream as part of the PlanetSolar DeepWater expedition. Read the rest of Tûranor PlanetSolar: World’s Largest Solar-Powered Boat Sets Transatlantic Speed Record Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “energy efficiency” , “solar energy” , green transportation , Guinness World Records , marine expedition Tûranor , MS Tûranor PlanetSolar , PlanetSolar , PlanetSolar’s Tûranor , solar boat , solar catamaran , solar design , Solar Power , solar powered boat , Swiss solar boat , transatlantic crossing record , TURANOR , World speed record boat        

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Huge 200mph Tornado Devastates Oklahoma City Suburb, Find Out How You Can Help

A huge tornado more than one mile wide touched down in Oklahoma Monday afternoon, flattening a community of 41,000 south of Oklahoma City and killing roughly 91 people. Eye witnesses report that the tornado, which has received a preliminary rating of four out of five on the Enhanced Fujita Scale and reached wind speeds of up to 200mph, tossed around cars during its 20 mile journey, crushed homes and ripped apart buildings – including two schools. Twenty children are among the dead and scores more were rushed to various hospitals with injuries. This tornado is the worst to hit the suburb since 1999 and officials from the National Weather Service warn that more could be on their way. Meanwhile, hundreds of people have lost their homes and many are looking for loved ones. Hit the jump to find out what you can do to help. Read the rest of Huge 200mph Tornado Devastates Oklahoma City Suburb, Find Out How You Can Help Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Environment , environmental destruction , how to help Oklahoma tornado victims , locate Oklahoma tornado pets , locate Oklahoma tornado victims , natural disasters , News , Oklahoma tornado destruction , Oklahoma tornado relief , photos of Oklahoma tornado        

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Huge 200mph Tornado Devastates Oklahoma City Suburb, Find Out How You Can Help

A huge tornado more than one mile wide touched down in Oklahoma Monday afternoon, flattening a community of 41,000 south of Oklahoma City and killing roughly 91 people. Eye witnesses report that the tornado, which has received a preliminary rating of four out of five on the Enhanced Fujita Scale and reached wind speeds of up to 200mph, tossed around cars during its 20 mile journey, crushed homes and ripped apart buildings – including two schools. Twenty children are among the dead and scores more were rushed to various hospitals with injuries. This tornado is the worst to hit the suburb since 1999 and officials from the National Weather Service warn that more could be on their way. Meanwhile, hundreds of people have lost their homes and many are looking for loved ones. Hit the jump to find out what you can do to help. Read the rest of Huge 200mph Tornado Devastates Oklahoma City Suburb, Find Out How You Can Help Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Environment , environmental destruction , how to help Oklahoma tornado victims , locate Oklahoma tornado pets , locate Oklahoma tornado victims , natural disasters , News , Oklahoma tornado destruction , Oklahoma tornado relief , photos of Oklahoma tornado        

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