HotDog Patient Warming is an air-free, water-free perioperative temperature management system that utilizes conductive polymer fabric in blankets and mattresses to efficiently warm patients from above and below simultaneously, while also serving as a return electrode for electrosurgical grounding.
Category: Technology
Spray-“On” shoes
The article discusses On’s innovative Cloudboom Strike LS running shoe, which features a robotic spray-on upper created using LightSpray technology. This process results in a seamless, lightweight design that reduces carbon emissions by 75% compared to traditional methods. The shoe debuted at the 2024 Paris Olympics, worn by elite runner Hellen Obiri. It became available to consumers in November 2024, priced at $330.
Deacidifying rivers with limestone to capture carbon
The article explores the potential of using oceans and rivers for carbon removal, highlighting innovative approaches like restoring ecosystems and using natural processes to capture carbon, while addressing the challenges and controversies surrounding these methods.