Scientists develop conductive cotton
“Researchers led by Cornell University assistant professor Juan Hinestroza say the technology might some day allow your T-shirt to cool you on a hot day, analyze your perspiration or monitor your heart rate. Your pillow will be able to monitor your brain waves and a dress might be able to charge an iPod.”
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Shocking scam: fraudster pretending to be from BC Hydro attempts to extort business
VANCOUVER - 'I've gotta give him very high marks for being a good scammer,' says almost-fooled business owner
It's an old scam with a new twist.
Fraudsters pretending to be BC Hydro representatives are threatening to disconnect small business owners' power unless they send in cash cards, prepaid credit cards or even bitcoin right away.
Colin Mackintosh, owner of Trans National Art in Langley, B.C., said he almost was fooled by one such scammer.
It was just before quitting time on Thursday at his shop when he got an unpleasant phone call.
"The phone rings. My partner hands me the phone and this fellow says to me that he's outside, he works with…
