Jumping robot leaps to new heights
A robot has been created that has smashed records to become the highest jumper to date, engineered or biological. The lightweight and aerodynamic machine can reach heights of around 100 feet (30 meters), being able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph or nine meters per second. The study, published in Read More...
These hiking boots are made from ocean plastic and recycled rubber
Need some new hiking boots that will help keep your feet warm and supported in the winter months? If so, you should check out the Weekend Boot from Canadian footwear company Alice + Whittles. The Weekend Boot is a sturdy ankle boot that is entirely vegan, with no animal products used in the glue Read More...
Scientists created a rubber material that can be recycled over and over
Big news from the building industry. Scientists in Australia have created a new kind of rubber material that can be recycled in an almost endless loop, which could lead to a whole array of new sustainable building materials. The rubber polymer is made of sulfur and canola oil, and it has a unique Read More...