Fishing kayak This kayak is a model of Principle 15 – Dynamics, serving as both a streamlined kayak and a stable fishing platform. It’s got stabilization pods that swing out from the hull, a handlebar that rises to help the occupant stand, and a little battery operated motor underneath. Why it caught my eye We…
Smoke alarms save lives “An estimated 890 lives could be saved each year if all homes had working smoke alarms.” National Fire Protection Association Working. And that means with a working battery. Wi-fi battery for smoke and CO alarms Roost, a household electronics company, sells a “smart battery” that occupies the 9V battery compartment that…
Diesel Diesel engines are renowned for fuel efficiency and torque. They use compression ignition, which means that as the piston squeezes the fuel and air mixture, it ignites without the need for a spark plug. Their advantages stem from the ability to burn with a very lean air-fuel mixture, and their large expansion ratio (valve…
Don’t you give up on me now! I’m not a doctor. I get woozy when I hear the theme from Scrubs. But this was too good an innovation not to share. Gravity fed intravenous (IV) dip is an important method of administering medications and fluids to patients. IV infusions are one of the most common…