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I’ve recently been on this self reflecting mode about the future of our education system for some time now and believe that coding is going to be a huge part of our students’ lives. I say this because, more than ever, the internet and technology has been a huge part of how we learn, gather […]
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Bicycle theft can put people off from investing in a stylish ride with lots of useful features. But now a collaboration between two Seattle-based firms has created a bike that’s handlebars can be used as a bike lock – so cyclists don’t have to lug a heavy lock around with them. The Denny bike not
It could finally let people who work on their feet sit down on the job. Swiss researchers have unveiled an almost invisible ‘chairless chair’. The exoskeleton can be locked in place, allowing the wearer to sit comfortably. When not in use, the chair remains attached and the wearer can walk and even run normally. The
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It seems phone batteries always die at the same moment you need to make an important call. But while shouting at your mobile in frustration might seem pointless, a new gadget could soon mean your screams won’t be in vain. Researchers in London have created a new technology that uses sound, such as chants at
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Inventions for a greener world, life-saving medical devices and soaring skyscrapers are often seen as the pinnacle of achievement for engineers, designers and inventors. But until now there has been no recognition for the people that created iconic guns or effective gas-guzzling machines that harm the environment. Now, The Dead Prize has set out to
Everyone is guilty of a bit of filter-action to make their photos look better. But while Hudson and Lo-Fi can get rid of those pimples, they can’t do much about height. Now a new app promises to change that by giving anyone supermodel legs with a simple touch of a button. Dubbed Spring, the app
Facebook’s quest to bring internet access to the entire planet has seen the company launch a new app that will allow users in Africa to access key services without any data charges. As part of the social network giant’s Internet.org initiative, which has the overall goal of getting the world’s entire population online, the Mark
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We could go on for days about all the reasons sleeping with your cell phone isn’t good for you (like how staring at a screen before bed makes it harder to fall asleep), but let’s be real: We all do it. Or we did, anyway, until we heard this teen’s crazy story. Ariel Tolfree, 13,
Despite claims made earlier this year that video games leave players morally immature, new research suggests the activity actually boosts morality. During tests, participants were asked to play violent video games that involved breaking moral codes, such as causing harm to others. Those who hurt a virtual character, or made them suffer an injustice in
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Confirming what music fans have thought since they got their first Walkman, it takes just seconds for headphones to tangle inside a bag or pocket. Using computer simulations, a team of physicists have unravelled exactly why the wires get so tangled, so quickly – and it’s all to do with coils. When shaken up, the
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