Making a Lithium-Ion Battery Alternative Out of Crab Exoskeletons Products powered by lithium-ion batteries (like electric vehicles) are in high-demand, but sourcing and mining the element requires unsustainable amounts of water and energy. On top of that, it’s a scarce resource and acquiring it can be dangerous. To find an alternative, engineers from the University of Maryland created a battery using crabs whose exoskeletons are …
Crafted from premium materials in the UK by luxury leather goods brand Ettinger’s highly skilled artisans, the Capra Single Watch Roll offers a safe, secure and stylish way to stow a wristwatch while traveling. Inside, a timepiece wraps around a removable padded roll, and is further cushioned by a soft suede insert. It’s all securely snapped shut with one silver popper button.
In development by Canadian mobility startup TransPod to carry passengers and cargo, the FluxJet ultra-high-speed ground transportation system employs contactless power transmission, enabling it to reach speeds of 1000km/h. The FluxJet will travel along the TransPod Line, which is already under construction. Once it is in operation, “it will cost passengers approximately 44% less than a plane ticket to travel the corridor and help reduce …
