Cold Hub is a solar-powered walk-in refrigerator that farmers and fishermen can use to store their haul. It’s reducing food waste and boosting profits in Africa.
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Blue Door Recommends: Bureo
Bureo is a company that takes old fishing gear and re-purposes it into hats, sunglasses, skateboards, and more.
Black wind turbine blades can reduce bird deaths by 70%
One of the biggest problems with wind farms is that they can be deadly for birds. Black wind turbine blades could be the solution.
Meet the ‘SlothBot,’ a Robot That Takes its Time Monitoring Our Climate
A new robot designed by Georgia Tech proves that slow and steady wins the race. SlothBot will monitor the changing conditions of the climate and it’s built for the long haul.
Scientists Recruit Elephant Seals to Assist in Antarctic Study
Using a non-invasive tracking device attached to the seals back, scientists were able to collect data from parts of the ocean we have never observed.
Japanese Startup Invents Mask That Can Translate 8 Languages
A Japanese robotics company has invented a mask that can translate speech into eight different languages.
Lab-Grown Meat is Set to be the Next Big Thing
Lab-grown meat, also known as cultivated meat, has investors pouring in huge amounts of cash; and it’s not even available to the public yet.
Scientists 3D Print a Heart Pump that Beats on Its Own
After many failed attempts, researchers at the University of Minnesota have finally managed to 3D print a human heart pump that beats on its own.
Proteus: a Futuristic Underwater Research Facility
Proteus is an underwater facility set to become the world’s biggest underwater base for scientific research.
Largest 3D Printer in Europe Builds 2-Story House
The biggest 3D printer in Europe was recently used to design and build an entire 2-story house.
