From precision fabrication to denim distressing, laser-cutting has seen its fair share of applications. Now, Tokyo-based professor and tinkerer Kentaro Fukuchi is turning to laser technology to alter the way we prepare (and experience) food. Using a laser-cutting machine, he’s able to accurately cook only the fatty sections of a piece of bacon, leaving the rest of the meat raw—creating two contrasting flavors. Watch Fukuchi …
The world’s first urine malaria test will soon be available in Nigeria, marking a major advancement in the battle against the disease. Like pregnancy tests, the malaria test uses a dipstick to detect the Plasmodium parasite inside a sample of urine. Because of its ease of use and quick diagnosis time (just 20 minutes), the test could be a huge boost in the fight against …
Until autonomous vehicles take over, the new Max 360 radar-detector from Escort will defend you from pesky speed traps. The super-precise warning system boasts dual antenna for constant scanning, GPS-powered AutoLearn technology to prevent false alarms and Digital Signal Processing for a rapid response time. And if that’s not enough to keep you ticket-free, Escort will pay for your first offense.