InfoNIAC News

Hormones in the Pill Cause Hair Loss

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:29:34 -0700

Birth control pills have a number of side effects, including hair loss, Australian specialists say.

Niko - LEGO Robot Equipped With Nokia N900 Phone and Controlled via Twitter

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:14:27 -0700

During the PUSH N900 competition, initiated by Nokia in the United States, teams where asked to develop new ways of using the Maemo smartphone.

Dutch Artist Creates 3D Printed Shoes

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:12:40 -0700

Metamorphosis is the name of a project developed by Pauline Van Dongen, student from ArtEZ Institute of Arts in Arnhem, The Netherlands, who came up with the idea of creating a line of 3D printed high heels.

Smart Camera from DARPA - One Step Closer to Creating Intelligent Robots

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:10:12 -0700

The latest invention of engineers and researchers from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is called The Mind's Eye, which represents a camera that boasts visual intelligence.

Ferrari World - the Largest Indoor Theme Park in the World

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:08:21 -0700

Later this year Abu Dhabi will witness the opening of the Ferrari World, a huge theme park where visitors will have the possibility to ride a monster Ferrari GT Rollercoaster.

All-Electric Batmobile-Style Bus With 16 Gull-Wing Doors

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:06:25 -0700

Students from the University of Technology in Delft, the Netherlands, decided to create an all-electric Batmobile-like vehicle made using a carbon-fiber shell, low chassis and 16 gull-wing doors.

Audi E/0 - Eco-Friendly Vehicle for Fashionable Ladies

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:44:20 -0700

This all-electric concept car was designed by Constantine Taranov for women who love fashion. He entitled his eco-friendly vehicle Audi E/0.

Wrist Charger That Refills Your Portable Gadgets

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:15:58 -0700

The Universal Gadget Wrist Charger is a very useful device that solves one of the main problems linked with portable gadgets - low battery power.

One of the World's Largest Solar Thermal Plants to Be Built in Australia

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:49:29 -0700

Spanish company that specializes in energy and water distribution networks has recently announced its $1 billion plan to build one of the largest solar-powered plants in the world.

Latest Invention: High-Speed Scanner Scans 200-Page Book in 1 Minute

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:47:46 -0700

Scientists from Japan recently unveiled an ultra-fast scanner that allows scanning a 200-page book in about a minute, eliminating the need of breaking up or flattening the book.

Sex During Pregnancy is Important, Study Shows

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:08:04 -0700

Women enjoy sex as much during pregnancy as they did before getting pregnant, a new study revealed.

Fresh Code - Smart Barcode That Shows Product's Freshness

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:39:05 -0700

A team of designers decided to design an intelligent barcode entitled Fresh Code, which shows the level of freshness of fruits and vegetables.

Latest Invention: DNA Suit - Powerful Weapon Against Counterfeiting

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:17:02 -0700

A company based in Slaithwaite, a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England, came up with, what it claims to be the world's first DNA suit.

System That Uses Augmented Reality to Keep Drivers Informed and Ensure a Safer Ride

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:14:41 -0700

General Motors teamed up with Carnegie-Mellon and the University of Southern California to create a system that makes use of augmented reality to offer drivers a more informative and safer ride in rough conditions.

Latest Invention: Solar Road Panels as an Alternative to Asphalt Roads

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:12:03 -0700

A company called Solar Roadways managed to come up with a prototype of its Solar Road Panel, a device that generates electricity by making use of solar energy.

New-Gen Contact Lens Brings Augmented Reality Into Your Eye

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:09:19 -0700

Augmented reality is becoming more popular and is continuously being implemented in a variety of applications.

Baldness Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:37:19 -0700

Men, who experience hair loss at an early age, have lower chances to develop prostate cancer later on.

Hornet - Eco-Friendly Electric Monocycle

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:07:33 -0700

This superbike was designed by Liam Ferguson, and it is the winner of a prestigious VACC competition.

G182 - Smart Robotic Vacuum Cleaner with IP Wi-Fi-Enabled Camera

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:20:44 -0700

The G182 is a revolutionary robotic vacuum cleaner that features IP Wi-Fi-enabled camera and a microphone, allowing the user to stay connected with people from any part of the world.

Sanyo Builds Solar-Powered Parking Lots for Electric Hybrid Bikes

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:18:23 -0700

Recently the Japanese tech company Sanyo has finished its two solar parking lot charging stations for the company's hybrid electric bicycle called Eneloop.