When we face someone's irritability we usually say that the person got up on the wrong side of the bed. This condition is familiar to many people. And who is to blame? In most cases an alarm is to blame. The alarm clock came into our lives a long time ago. Most of modern people feel helpless without the alarm. But experts say that if a person cannot do without the alarm then he/she has a wrong sleep: there are problems with either the duration or quality of sleep. These...

Why not create an office desk which will allow users to burn calories while still working at their desk. The height of the desk will be easily adjustable, so it can be used standing, with a conventional chair, or with the trainer. A monitor on the elliptical machine will display information such as distance or calories burned, as well as providing the interface for electronically controlling the resistance of the pedals. The device will be designed to be operated at lower speeds,...

Using gold and silk it is possible to create edible indicators that will emit an electromagnetic signal when they sense food has gone bad. The sensors will be developed by embedding gold antenna in a film of purified silk substrate. The sensors will be able to detect the chemical change in spoiling food and send out an electromagnetic signal that can be read by an external reader. The sensors could be useful for managing prepared foods, providing more reliable spoilage...

Excessive consumption of sweets may not only adversely affect the body, but lower your self-esteem... Try to halve the amount of sweets you eat. Do not keep such products in full view. Better, buy enough to eat at one time. Psychologists advise to eat desserts in a relaxed atmosphere, sitting at the table. Do not eat them on the move. When making cakes, pies try to taste them less. Remember: food should be savored. Then you need less sweet to be full. Eat...

Why not create an 'intelligent bed' able to help prevent bedsores on bedridden patients by imitating the movements of a healthy person during sleep? The bed will keep track of the patient's movements as they sleep, monitoring whether they stay in one position too long. When the bed determines that the patient should change position, a special mattress made of 'smart materials' on a joint-less, flexible slatted frame will be able to gently move them, without the delay often caused...

The idea is to create an instant spritzer that will turn a fresh lime or lemon into a tidy spray of flavor. The serrated bottom of the spritzer will stab into the citrus, leaving the pump spray end sticking out from the fruit. The pump action will be strong enough to deliver a full spray of citrus for salads, marinades, or drinks, and the device will come apart for cleaning.

An electronic tongue is able to differentiate between different types of sparkling wine based on the amount of sugar added during production. The device uses mathematical processing combined with chemical measurement systems and an artificial neural network to identify the characteristics of different types of wines. The Electronic Tongue could also be used to detect defects during the wine making process.

Uncomfortable shoes are one of the major causes of foot blisters, the big toe distortions and further deformation of other toes, ingrown nails, feet injuries, etc. Shoes with high heels are better to be put on only when it is required by the case. Walk more; do not stay in the same position for a long time. Put on comfortable slippers when you are at home, provide your feet with a rest. If your profession is such that you have to work in the standing position, after coming home lie...

The idea is to create a small easy to use sensor that can be dipped into a drink to determine if it has been spiked with the date rape drugs GHB and ketamine. The sensor will be able to detect the colorless and odorless drug by the way it will change the optical properties of the drink. A 'signal change' caused by how light will move through the drugged drink will trigger an alarm, which could be a beeping noise or flashing light for use in loud, dark environments.

Do you often want to bring in your daily life a piece of something new, interesting and unusual? I suggest paying attention to the exotic, sometimes confusing cultures of the faraway lands. These cultures are often a source of great ideas which can be applied for different interior styles creation. The Japanese interior is the most popular today. Many modern cafes, offices, houses or rooms are designed in the Japanese style. But sometimes it is enough to use some Japanese interior...