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Dining

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Packaging that changes colour when food spoils
A Brazilian company has partnered with universities in the U.S. and Brazil to create food packaging that will change color to alert you when it spoils. The package uses PH indicators to determine whether the food has spoiled. The first prototype of the technology was released last year. If successfully incorporated, it could help with problems of food waste and prevent consumers from navigating confusing labels. 
18 June 2017 by angel

Healthcare

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A tattoo that monitors your health
Researchers have developed a tattoo ink that could provide real-time updates on your body's health. You would have the ink tattooed onto your body and the tattoo would then change color according to the amount of the activating agent present. A tattoo using the ink designed to respond to glucose levels, for example, would change color from blue to brown your blood sugar level rises. https://futurism.com/color-changing-tattoos-could-help-millions-monitor-their-health-in-real-time/
15 June 2017 by angel

Healthcare

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A new online course that combats binge drinking
A new online course for schools called Climate Schools has been proven to halve the rate of kids binge drinking and delay drinking. My daughter did a project at school on binge drinking and found out that the way to help prevent it is to focus on negative reaction from peers rather than negative outcomes like headaches, or danger- a key reason I liked this approach. Binge drinking is a huge problem with kids today and needs a solution. More schools should subscribe to this course to help. www.Climateschools.com.au http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/four-personality-traits-that-predict-teen-drug-and-alcohol-problems-20170605-gwl4m1.html
14 June 2017 by angel

Dining

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A straw that prevents date rape
This straw has two strips on the end that can detect roofies (Rohypnol), GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid) and Ketamine, which are overwhelmingly the most common club drugs used on women. If even the smallest trace of drugs is present in a drink, the tip of the straw will turn blue. http://www.inspiremore.com/date-rape-straw/?
30 May 2017 by angel

Artistic

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An engagement on ice
Engagements are popular at one of the world?s most iconic landmark locations, The Rink at the Rockefeller Center in Manhattan NY. You can ask him or her to say ?Yes!? with three dazzling packages. Each offers exclusive ice time - when it?s just the two of you on the ice. https://therinkatrockcenter.com/engagement-on-ice
24 May 2017 by angel

Wellbeing

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Toys that teach kids about plastic pollution
Sea Shepherd has launched Pollutoys, a collection of plush toys created to teach kids about the plastic pollution issue. It's a collection of eight adorable plush toys that can show the effects of pollution. https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.dexigner.com/news/amp/29935
9 May 2017 by angel