The Royal Derby Hospital is the first hospital in the UK to introduce disposable and sterile headscarves for their workers to put on when they’re in the operating theatres. Farah Roslan, Junior doctor who’s also a Muslim, came up with the idea while receiving training at this hospital. She was […]
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Innovative Engineering: Experts Make a Breathable & Waterproof Cast that can Replace Plaster Ones
If you’ve ever had to wear a plaster cast, you definitely know what discomfort is. These plasters are heavy, they’re not waterproof and you therefore need to cover them with something when you shower, and when taken out, they cause such an unpleasant smell. However, with this innovation by a […]
Farmers Use Flame-Throwing Tractors to Remove Pests & Weeds
This new innovation in the farming world has caught the internet’s eye-tractors with flame throwers used by farmers for the removal of pests and weeds. Indeed, modern farmers have had a difficult time growing sufficient amounts of food with the constant attack from chemicals and pesticides so this method may […]
Hemp-Based Batteries Could Change the Way We Store Energy Forever
After decades of bans on its cultivation, hemp is making its comeback in the US and according to scientists, its fibers can contain as much energy and power as graphene which has long been the model material for supercapacitators. Though hemp and marijuana come from similar plant species, they’re distinct […]
Malawain Teenager Builds a Windmill from Trash to Power His Village
A Malawian teenager William Kamkwamba taught himself how to make electric windmills from trash and gained worldwide acceptance. He has been praised by climate change advocates like Al Gore, as well as business leaders worldwide. His achievements are indeed remarkable and against-all-odds as he needed to quit school at the […]
Poland Unveils Glow-In-The-Dark Bicycle Path That Is Charged By The Sun
Did you know that there is a solar-powered lane in Poland which is not just created to be beautiful, but to be safer for cyclers? If you want to find out how it feels to glide over a river of bioluminescent and blue algae, ask the cyclists in Lidzbark Warminski, […]