TECH & INNOVATION

Facial motion capture helps bring VR documentary to life

CAMERA, the University of Bath's motion capture research centre, has collaborated with the Interactive arm of Aardman on a BBC virtual reality documentary about the story of twin sisters whose lives were torn apart by a terrible accident.

Obtaining Water From Thin Air

Everything from Nothing Did you know that palatable water can be collected from thin air? No, it's not magic, it's science! Everyday, people all over the world search for new ways to maximize renewable resources, and pulling water from seemingly nothing is one of the groundbreaking methods we have come up with.

Money: Creation and Manufacturing Explained

There's not a single pulp of wood in the US dollar. Whether we choose to admit it or not, money is the single most important element in life. Without money you couldn't eat, you would have no home, no clothes and sadly, very few friends.

Miyake's Tenji Tiles Reaches 52 Years in Use

52 years ago, Miyake invented the Tenji tile which has been helping the blind find their way. (Photo : Free-Photos) On Monday, March 18, 2019, Seiichi Miyake graced the Google Doodle as his invention reaches its 52nd year in use.

Cryptocurrency: Regulations and Policies Are Being Written

Japan drafts cryptocurrency regulations. Today cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have become a global phenomenon known to most people. While still somehow geeky and not understood by the majority of the population, banks, governments and many companies are aware of its importance.

Nanotechnology: Extending Battery Life

Nanotechnology provides more time between charges. Low battery indications are probably the most annoying aspect in today's gadget-driven world. The use of nanotechnology could possibly lessen the immediate stress of temporarily being cut off from the cyber universe that has become such an intricate part of our daily routine or even give battery driven cars an increase in mileage.

Apple is found guilty of infringing on at least three Qualcomm patents

Qualcomm has won the battle against Apple who was found guilty of infringing their patents. Qualcomm has won an important legal battle against Apple: The Cupertino consumer electronics giant was found to have violated three Qualcomm patents and they were required to pay the first $31 million in damages.

Kevlar: A Revolutionary Plastic

Here's the science behind one of the world's strongest plastics. Contrary to popular belief, Kevlar has not been around for very long. Stephanie Kwolek who worked for DuPont made Kevlar.
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