Author Archives: Nigel Brown

BRCK: The internet backed up in a box

Could this be the most reliable way to connect to the internet anywhere in the world?

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A scientist in pursuit of sustainability

Michael Prior-Jones talks us through his career, from Antarctica, via Oxford, to the Seychelles. All, in the name of science.

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Pucs: Inventing rechargeable ice

Dave and Calvin Laituri have engineered the world’s first rechargeable ice cube.

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Inventing the cardboard bicycle

Inventor Izhar Gafni has created a bicycle made from cardboard.

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Win a paid internship at Sharp Laboratories of Europe

Do you have a great idea? #GetItDownOnPaper and you could win an internship at Sharp Labs.

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The 24/7 inventor: Building a robot lawnmower at home

We meet Mike Brownlow, a Sharp inventor who has dedicated his life to innovation.

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Inventing DualView: Displaying two images at the same time

We investigate the inventor’s story behind the screen that can show two simultaneous images.

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Pocket diagnosis: The express blood test tech of the future

Humans Invent explores the cutting edge blood test technology that could help save lives.

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The return of Tintype photography

Photographer Harry Taylor has taken up Tintype in a backlash against the digital age.

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4D printing: Making things that make themselves

Humans Invent explores the next generation of 3D printing – 4D printing.

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The man who put science into cycling

Humans Invent sit down with Team Garmin-Sharp’s Director of sports science Robby Ketchell.

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Light rider: Life-saving laser headlight tech

Cutting-edge laser headlight tech that can improve road safety and assist the future production of electric cars.

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Lifelog: Our daily health under the microscope

The act of lifelogging could go from being a gimmick to an everyday healthcare tool.

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It’s alive! The intelligent office of the future

Humans Invent analyses what exactly our “intelligent office” of the future will do.

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Filabot turns your recycling into 3D printer ink

Humans Invent investigates the latest sustainable tech that can turn your recycling into 3D printed objects.

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Graeme Obree tests the Beastie for the first time

We capture Graeme Obree testing his Beastie in a unique set of images by Camille McMillan.

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The story of Taiwan’s last sword maker

Step inside the life of Kuo Chang-hsi, Taiwan’s last traditional sword maker

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The smart camera that captures your every move

Explore the automated camera that captures your every waking moment.

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Handmade healthcare: Rebuilding the NHS with craft

The story of how a traditional craft has created a new technology to save lives on the NHS.

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The World in 2112 Workshop: Robotics

To celebrate Sharp’s 100th anniversary we challenged their brightest minds to discuss life in 2112. Today, it’s robotics.

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