Astronauts working on the International Space Station (ISS) could soon get another personal assistant device to help them during long extravehicular activities (EVA). The high-tech gloves are outfitted with sensors that will help spacewalkers improve their hand coordination, and also boost their sensitivity.The vibra... |
16 August 2011
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The gloves that astronauts use during spacewalks are extremely difficult to operate, and they can lead to hand-related injuries. Now, experts look at new designs to improve these essential components.At this point, in order for astronauts to survive in space, they need to wear a special pressurized suit, which also f... |
13 October 2010
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As part of NASA's Centennial Challenges Competition, the American space agency is offering more than $400,000 to the team that can design the most dexterous, strongest and most durable astronaut glove, in the Astronaut Glove Challenge. This is the second edition of the competition, through which the agency is se... |
20 November 2009
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Last autumn, the idea of being elegant, trendy and comfortable without having at least two pairs of gloves seemed almost impossible. The same will still go for this spring as well, with the minor difference that, while gloves continue to be some of the most hip accessories, they will also be more versatile. The oddes... |
2 April 2009
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Learning to play the piano is no easy task, as most of the world's musicians will tell you. It requires an extensive amount of time for would-be musicians to learn how to correctly position their fingers on the instrument, and even more time until their muscles adapt to the rigors of playing the heavy keyboards.... |
12 February 2009
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Your hands may have an impeccable manicure, their skin may be as soft as it can get, but you still can’t shake off the feeling that there’s something still missing. Perhaps what you’re looking for is a brand new and colorful pair of gloves. For the fall 2008 - winter 2009 season, designers have... |
28 November 2008
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If you have a new girlfriend and you plan a ski trip or just want to go trekking in the mountains, here's a gadget that will save you from the embarrassment of stinky feet (or stinkfoot, as Zappa put it). No matter if you have an odor problem or not, walking in the snow will get your feet wet and eventually stin... |
11 May 2007
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