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Animatronic horror reigns supreme in 'Five Nights at Freddy's' trailer
Animatronic horror reigns supreme in 'Five Nights at Freddy's' trailer
The Five Nights at Freddy's trailer is chock-full of "hell no" moments. Should down-on-his-luck Mike
2023-06-28 01:54
Nike honouring Latino Heritage Month with some of its most vibrant sneakers
Nike honouring Latino Heritage Month with some of its most vibrant sneakers
In what is thought to be one of its most vibrant designs, Nike is honouring Latino Heritage Month with special edition sneakers.
2023-08-25 18:24
Hollywood Studios, Actors to Resume Contract Talks on Tuesday
Hollywood Studios, Actors to Resume Contract Talks on Tuesday
Hollywood studios and the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union will resume negotiations on Tuesday, more than a week after suspending
2023-10-22 08:28
Toilet invented that is so slippy nothing can leave skid marks
Toilet invented that is so slippy nothing can leave skid marks
A 3-D-printed toilet has been invented and the surface is so slippery that nothing can leave a mark on it. Cleaning the toilet has to be one of the grimmest household chores, but thanks to new material, you may never have to scrub a loo again. The toilet is the invention of Yike Li at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China, who, alongside colleagues, invented a toilet whose surface is so slippery that nothing stains it and uses less water for each flush. The team created a prototype of the toilet around 10 times smaller than a real one. It was made using 3D printing technology, where particles of plastic and hydrophobic sand grains were fused together with lasers. The surface of the toilet was lubricated with a type of silicon oil that also penetrated the surface due to the complex structure of the material. The team tested the toilet with a variety of substances, including honey, yoghurt, muddy water as well as synthetic faeces. They found that none of the substances stuck to the toilet bowl. Amazingly, the toilet was just as slippery after having been rubbed with sandpaper over 1,000 times, which Li believes is due to the oil being able to penetrate the material of the toilet. Li believes the technology would be suited for settings in which a toilet gets a lot of use, such as on modes of transport and in public toilets. He explained: “The reduced flushing volume would result in less wasted water during transportation to the processing facilities, thereby saving transportation costs.” But, before that can happen, Li says the technology needs to be adapted for use on a full-sized toilet and also needs to be cheaper to make. You can see the toilet in action below courtesy of New Scientist. Nothing can stick to this 3D-printed slippery toilet youtu.be Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-22 20:24
Some iPhones are shutting down at night for no good reason
Some iPhones are shutting down at night for no good reason
We've come to rely on our phones for all sorts of daily tasks, including waking
2023-10-12 17:22
A Week In Seattle, WA, On A $120,000 Salary
A Week In Seattle, WA, On A $120,000 Salary
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.
2023-09-05 00:19
AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks
AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks
AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for quarterbacks who are deaf or hard of hearing
2023-10-05 22:59
Sound The Alarms: Mercury Retrograde Is Finally Over
Sound The Alarms: Mercury Retrograde Is Finally Over
Welp, we’ve done it again: survived a Mercury retrograde. The Planet of Communication’s backwards dance officially ends on May 14, ridding us of all the misunderstandings, travel chaos, and relationship woes (at least… it’s supposed to.) When Mercury turns direct, we’re in for quite the treat — but it’s still a period of time we must be prepared for.
2023-05-12 02:21
Maine governor expected to sign bill easing restrictions on abortions later in pregnancy
Maine governor expected to sign bill easing restrictions on abortions later in pregnancy
The Maine Senate has given final approval to a bill that would expand access to abortions later in pregnancy, sending the proposal to the governor for her signature
2023-07-07 07:22
Say Your Goodbyes: Microsoft Begins the Cortana for Windows Shutdown
Say Your Goodbyes: Microsoft Begins the Cortana for Windows Shutdown
So long, Cortana. Microsoft is retiring the voice assistant’s Windows app this month. The company
2023-08-04 23:58
The 8 best laptops under $500 that are actually worth buying
The 8 best laptops under $500 that are actually worth buying
When you're on the hunt for the best laptop under $500, there are two important
2023-10-04 17:48
Lose Your Landline: The Best VoIP Home Phone Services
Lose Your Landline: The Best VoIP Home Phone Services
VoIP stands for voice over IP, which means placing calls via the internet rather than
2023-06-07 00:29