See Leaked Toyota Prius 2015 Redesign
The iconic hybrid Toyota Prius, after seven years with no design changes, now has a new look. The new 2015 Toyota Prius has a restyled front end, a newly designed cabin that is slightly bigger,…
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In a Remarkable Breakthrough, Scientists Reprogrammed Cancer Cells Back to Normal
Despite some rapid advancements in medical science in recent years, there are still many incurable diseases whose causes are unknown. Cancer is one such disease. It kills about 8.2 million people worldwide every year. This…
As Rain Forests Go, So Goes Humanity
We all rely on tropical rain forests for fresh water, clean air, and a stable climate. Unfortunately, due to globalization, urbanization, and a global economy that creates unsustainable amounts of pollution and garbage, rain forests…
Solar Powered Trains Helping India Reduce Energy Costs
The United States has the world’s largest network of railway lines with a total of 139,679 miles (224,792 km) followed by China at 69,593 miles (112,000 km), Russia at 53,437 miles (86,000 km) and India…
Peek Retina Eye Exam Kit to Dramatically Reduce Global Rate of Blindness
According to Andrew Bastawrous in his TED presentation “Get Your Next Eye Exam on a Smartphone” (see video below), there are currently 39 million people in the world who are blind with 80% living in…
MIT SOFT Rockers: Solar-Powered Loungers That Charge Your Gadgets While You Relax
Architecture students at MIT, led by professor Sheila Kennedy, have designed solar charging stations disguised as wood rockers. Dubbed as “SOFT Rockers,” these smart, clean-energy charging stations allow you to recharge yourself and your electronics…
3D Printed Food Could Transform the Way We Eat, Forever!
3D printing technology is not a new thing, and IndustryTap has written a lot about how 3D printing has already started to change the world. But 3D printed food is a first. 3D Printed Food is…
Boeing Patents an Amphibious Drone
A plane that turns into a submarine sounds like a gadget straight from a James Bond movie. But recently, Boeing received a patent for an amphibious drone that can become a submarine at the click of…
Hitting Robot Football Dummies Resulting in Safer Dartmouth Practices
Concussions are a major talking point at the moment, especially when it comes to the violent sport of American football. A movie called Concussion is coming out soon starring Will Smith where he takes on…
Star Trek Like Tractor Beams To Remotely Adjust Position of Micro-Satellites
Arx Pax of Hendo Hoverboard fame has just announced a partnership with NASA under the Space Act Agreement (SAA) to design and manufacture devices that will create a magnetic “force field” between microsatellites, keeping them…
