Shark Stop wetsuit designed to thwart great whites

Back in 2019, we heard how scientists at Australia's Flinders University were developing a lightweight material that might someday be used in shark-bite-resistant wetsuits. Well, that day has arrived, and such a suit is now on Kickstarter.

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Autonomous drones may be the ultimate scarecrows … for pigeons

Much as we may like pigeons, they can make quite a mess of buildings and other structures, potentially posing a health hazard. According to new research, autonomous drones may be ideal for harmlessly chasing the birds away.

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Walkable rooftops interconnect family home on a slope in Ecuador

Ecuadorian architectural firm El Sindicato has created a unique family home built into a slope. The home features three distinct structures that are joined via walkable rooftops, interior glass corridors and a series of intertwining private gardens.

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Oddball backless Pak-Jak half-jacket sheds heat on the trail

Designed for backpacking and other activities that often involve shedding layers only to quickly re-add them, the Pak-Jak includes a removable back panel. This feature lets its wearer shed heat immediately, while remaining insulated around the core.

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Dexter tech gives regular lawnmowers the autonomous treatment

Partially due to labor shortages, autonomous lawnmowers are becoming increasingly popular. The Dexter robotic system offers an alternative to buying a whole new "smart" mower, as it can be added to existing mowers in order to make them autonomous.

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Roadie Coach designed to be your personal guitar teacher

Learning to play an instrument is hard, but technology can help. We've seen a number of inventive solutions over the years, and the latest is the Roadie Coach, an audio recorder, music learning system and MIDI controller rolled into one.

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