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Clothing made from human hair
February 1, 2022
…woven fabric. Industrious knitters have been spinning dog and cat hair into yarn for many years. But what about human hair? Amsterdam-based designer Zsofia Kollar had asked that same question…
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Optimizing awnings
February 1, 2022
…make good design decisions when it comes to buildings and energy,” he says. The Energy Cost Calculator incorporates several web apps that Gronbeck has developed over the years to analyze…
The shape of safety
February 1, 2022
…fields were entirely left out of the design equation—and consequently were put at risk. Now, thanks to the dedicated efforts of innovative designers, that is no longer the case. Same…
Minimally obtrusive sensing with smart textiles
February 1, 2022
…diagnostics in a minimally obtrusive connection between the human body and the digital world. The integration into leggings of sensors for EMG monitoring of muscle fatigue eliminates the need for…
Oeko-Tex Association releases annual updates
January 10, 2022
…to international agreements for human rights and environmental protection. Oeko-Tex aims to support companies in fulfilling due diligence obligations within their own operations and their global supply chains. Responsible Business…
Good gossip
January 1, 2022
…Custom cushions created by Patricia Wallace of Bear Paw Custom Design contribute to the warm, relaxing feel in the salon of this boat. Photo: Bear Paw Custom Design….
A new class of human-powered bioelectronics
January 1, 2022
…A team of bioengineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering has invented a novel, soft and flexible self-powered bioelectronic device. The technology converts human body motions, from…
Origami design creates a portable canoe
January 1, 2022
…The designers that launched MyCanoe nearly five years ago have been through several iterations of their packable canoe. The company’s most recent product is a lightweight, durable, foldable…
Providing your own power
January 1, 2022
…have the ability to convert mechanical energy into electrical power utilizing multiple sources, such as wind, rain and human footfall. The principles of triboelectrics can be traced back to 1757,…
IFAI offers webinar Dec. 15 on lowering employee turnover
December 14, 2021
…or to register, click or tap here. Speaker Wendy Christie is the owner of EmployerESource, a human resources consulting firm. She has more than 20 years’ experience in employee relations….