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#future

Visualizing the Devastating Sea Level Rise due to Climate Change in Various Locations Around the WorldFrançois Hollande, the former president of France once said, "We have a single mission: to protect and hand on the planet to the next generation."The video shows snapshots from the future which shows a catastrophic sea level if we remain in denial of climate change. If nations today keep their current ways which are harmful to the environment, the planet’s temperature will soon rise about 3 degrees Celsius, but if pollution is cut in half by 2030, global warming could be stopped after rising about 1.5 degrees Celsius.The comparison between the scientific projections of the sea levels, depending on the path that will be taken by nations, shows how small actions lead to big results. In this case, the future of our environment now depends on our hands. Ask yourself about the environment where the future generation will live, and act upon that vision. Video credit: Climate Central #SeaLevel #ClimateChange #World #Future #Environment #GlobalWarming

Skin Displays: The Ultra-Thin Future of Wearable Devices“I believe skin displays can get us to a future of technologies that are gentle, kind, and spread warmth, not just information.”These are just some of the words of Takao Someya, a University of Tokyo professor that envisions a “future of electronic devices that not only transmit data but also feelings.” While smartwatches and other wearable devices are already available in the market, some people still find them clunky and impractical to use given their small display.Professor Takao, along with his group and Dai Nippon Printing Co, aims to resolve this by working on a 46mm square, 2mm thin display capable of sticking to one’s skin and other surfaces. This is made possible by using micro-LEDs attached to a stretched silicon substrate connected via silver wiring. This silver wiring comes in the form of a paste that is conductive even as it is stretched and molded into the curvature of one’s hand. The silicone material also acts as a natural adhesive, making attachment easy.  Apart from the obvious health monitoring benefits, skin displays also make accessing information easier and can be very useful in situations where both hands are preoccupied. The flexible design also makes it viable for contact sports, where traditional devices may easily break when struck.  While this design is surely promising, it is not without room for improvement. Professor Takao notes improving power sources, pixel density, and striking a balance between comfort and durability. He and his team are aiming to bring skin displays into consumer’s hands within the next three years. Image: University of Tokyo | Yoshiaki Tsutsui #wearable #display #future #technology #electronics #sports #wellness #microLED #medicaldevice