What next for the International Space Station?

What next for the International Space Station?: It's a challenging time for the International Space Station (ISS). The single most expensive engineering project in human history and one of the most complex pieces of machinery ever assembled, the future of the ISS remains uncertain after the ending of the Space Shuttle program and the grounding of Russia's Soyuz fleet following an accident last month.

Organic waste-powered 'Coffee Car' breaks speed record

Organic waste-powered 'Coffee Car' breaks speed record: Martin Bacon and his team of Teesdale Conservation Vounteers from Durham, England, must have drank copious amounts of coffee when developing this project. It was definitely a sacrifice worth making though.

Researchers install world’s highest webcam to provide a view of Everest

Researchers install world’s highest webcam to provide a view of Everest: After starting out producing security cameras, German-based Mobotix is now taking video surveillance to new heights - literally.

New material claimed to store more energy and cost less money than batteries

New material claimed to store more energy and cost less money than batteries: Researchers from the National University of Singapore's Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (NUSNNI) have created what they claim is the world's first energy-storage membrane.

Soundmatters upgrades foxLv2 portable Bluetooth speaker

Soundmatters upgrades foxLv2 portable Bluetooth speaker: Those not willing to compromise on sound quality when out and about have been enjoying the impressive sound and compact form factor of Soundmatters' foxLv2 and foxLv2 Bluetooth portable speakers for over a year.

New Nintendo 3DS accessory offers comfortable grip and twice the battery life

New Nintendo 3DS accessory offers comfortable grip and twice the battery life: Disappointing battery life was one of the flaws indicated in Gizmag's review of the Nintendo 3DS, back in June. Encased in a gamepad-shaped silicone housing, the Nintendo 3DS Deluxe Power Grip from New York-based manufacturer CTA Digital aims at overcoming the battery life issue by offering an extra power supply, while doubling as a stand.

Researchers reverse the aging process for human adult stem cells

Researchers reverse the aging process for human adult stem cells: By now, most people are probably aware of the therapeutic value of stem cells, as they can become any other type of cell in the human body. One of their main duties, in fact, is to replace those other cells as they degrade.

NASA to demonstrate largest-ever solar sail in space

NASA to demonstrate largest-ever solar sail in space: NASA's upcoming Technology Demonstration Missions are intended to "transform its space communications, deep space navigation and in-space propulsion capabilities."

Spanish scientists trial promising HIV vaccine

Spanish scientists trial promising HIV vaccine: The MVA-B vaccine first showed promising signs back in 2008 when clinical trials involving mice and macaque monkeys demonstrated a very high efficiency against Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV).

Panasonic to unveil new helper robots

Panasonic to unveil new helper robots: "With the aging of populations in many countries around the world, particularly Japan, there are ever increasing numbers of elderly to care for, but relatively fewer younger people to do the job."

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Acoustic Alarm clock replaces buzzer with strings

Acoustic Alarm clock replaces buzzer with strings: "We've heard about alarm clocks that jolt you awake with 113 decibels of sound while shaking your bed, that won't stop ringing until you've done your exercises, or that you have to chase across the room."

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Faster-than-light travel observed ... of neutrinos, maybe

Faster-than-light travel observed ... of neutrinos, maybe: "According to Einstein's restricted theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light in a vacuum. Up until today, that had pretty much seemed to be the case, too. Early this morning, however, researchers from the Geneva-based OPERA project announced that the results from one of their recent experiments indicate that neutrinos can in fact outrun light particles."

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Scientists reconstruct visual stimuli by reading brain activity

Scientists reconstruct visual stimuli by reading brain activity: "In the 1983 film Brainstorm, Christopher Walken played a scientist who was able to record movies of people's mental experiences, then play them back into the minds of other people. Pretty far-fetched, right?"

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NASA to demonstrate laser beam communications system

NASA to demonstrate laser beam communications system: "Since the dawn of the space age, NASA has been relying on radio communications technology to send and receive data to and from spacecraft."

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HTC Amaze 4G to land on T-Mobile, with 4.3-inch Super LCD and HSPA+ support

HTC Amaze 4G to land on T-Mobile, with 4.3-inch Super LCD and HSPA+ support: T-Mobile has announced that it will soon offer a highly spec'd smartphone with its 4G (HSPA+) network support in the U.S., in the form of the HTC Amaze 4G. Slated for an October 12th release, the Amaze features a 4.3-inch qHD (540x960) touchscreen, along with an 8-megapixel camera equipped with several features tailored for fans of smartphone photography.

Acoustic Alarm clock replaces buzzer with strings

Acoustic Alarm clock replaces buzzer with strings: We've heard about alarm clocks that jolt you awake with 113 decibels of sound while shaking your bed, that won't stop ringing until you've done your exercises, or that you have to chase across the room.

Gold nanowires used in promising new heart patches

Gold nanowires used in promising new heart patches: Around the world, scientists have been working on ways of replacing the heart tissue that dies when a heart attack occurs. These efforts have resulted in heart "patches" that are made from actual cardiomyocytes (heart muscle cells), or that encourage surrounding heart cells to grow into them

"180" - An award-winning documentary!

"180" - An award-winning documentary!

BMW Concept e electro-scooter looks the real deal

BMW Concept e electro-scooter looks the real deal: BMW looks set to become the first of the recognized motorcycle brands to begin leveraging the unique advantages of the motorcycle in addressing the quickly changing landscape of urban mobility.

Lamborghini's most outrageous Gallardo yet

Lamborghini's most outrageous Gallardo yet: The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is the most extreme V10 yet produced by Volkswagen's Italian supercar subsidiary. Only 150 of the four wheel drive 570 bhp carbon fiber projectiles, no doubt due to the extreme effort required to shave another 70 kilograms off the already anorexic Gallardo LP 560-4

Sixteen super-Earths among fifty new exoplanets discovered by HARPS

Sixteen super-Earths among fifty new exoplanets discovered by HARPS: The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has announced its exoplanet-hunting HARPS (High Accuracy Radial velocity Planet Searcher) has discovered 50 new exoplanets, making it the largest amount of exoplanets that has been announced at the one time.

Velella Research Project is raising fish in sea-drifting pods

Velella Research Project is raising fish in sea-drifting pods: "There are a number of reasons that many people are opposed to fish farming. "

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Tiny Panasonic EVOLTA robots set to take on Ironman Triathlon

Tiny Panasonic EVOLTA robots set to take on Ironman Triathlon: "While the Energizer Bunny may get all the fame, Panasonic's "Mr. Evolta" robot actually gets out and does things. In 2008, powered by two of the company's AA EVOLTA alkaline batteries, the 17 centimeter (6.69 inch)-tall robot climbed up a 1,640 foot (500 meter) rope suspended in the Grand Canyon."

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ARCHOS G9 tablets get release dates and pricing

ARCHOS G9 tablets get release dates and pricing: "ARCHOS has confirmed release dates and pricing for its new breed of G9 Android Tablets, which hold the promise of satisfying mobile storage junkies thanks to spacious HDD options being available. The only change to the specs announced in June is that the new ARCHOS tablets will launch with Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) instead of 3.1."

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'Subconscious mode' could boost smartphone run times by over 50 percent

'Subconscious mode' could boost smartphone run times by over 50 percent: "University of Michigan researchers have proposed a new power management system for smartphones that could dramatically improve battery life."

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Mercedes envisions the zero-emissions luxury sedan of 2025

Mercedes envisions the zero-emissions luxury sedan of 2025: "To celebrate 125 years of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz has provided a glimpse of where it sees things heading in the future with its F 125! research vehicle. "

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New efficiency record advances spray-on solar cells

New efficiency record advances spray-on solar cells: To make quantum dot solar cells that can be sprayed or painted on, the tiny nanoscale semiconductors need to be dispersed evenly within another substance - this is known as a colloid.

The world's oldest running car up for sale

The world's oldest running car up for sale: A very special car will cross the autcioneers block next month - it's the world's oldest running motor car, a historic 1884 de Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout. The second prototype built by Count de Dion, the car participated in the world's first automobile race.

The spherical genius of the Hüttlin Kugelmotor

The spherical genius of the Hüttlin Kugelmotor: The car is not going to disappear anytime soon and neither is the combustion engine, despite the inevitable rise in fuel prices. We have said it before, electrical motors are an energy-efficient method for driving vehicles but battery technology is simply not going to advance quickly enough for all-electric vehicles to be a practical reality for most uses anytime soon.

'Intelligent T-shirt' could remotely monitor patients' vital signs

'Intelligent T-shirt' could remotely monitor patients' vital signs: "More and more we're hearing about clothing made from smart fabrics being used in the field of medicine, to monitor patients wearing such garments. One of the latest examples is the "intelligent T-shirt," designed by scientists at Spain's Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). It can remotely monitor a person's temperature, heart rate, activity level, position and location."

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First airport installation of Arch Group's Sleepbox

First airport installation of Arch Group's Sleepbox: "There are lot of "pod" hotel concepts around. It's one of those things that every young design/architectural practice likes to have a go at for its portfolio. The use-cases for these things are obvious, airports, train stations, exhibition halls, shopping malls, even temporary hostels or emergency shelter."

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iRoom iDock is the world’s first motorized, in-wall iPad dock

iRoom iDock is the world’s first motorized, in-wall iPad dock: "We've seen iPad docks that mount an iPad on a wall, on a car dashboard and on a fridge, but the iRoom iDock is the first we've come across that mounts an iPad in the wall. Featuring a motorized docking system that automatically opens and closes thanks to a proximity sensor, the iRoom iDock is flush-mounted to the wall, which means you'll need the services of an electrician to connect the unit to your home's electrical system."

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TankBot - smartphone-controlled toy tank keeps itself out of trouble

TankBot - smartphone-controlled toy tank keeps itself out of trouble: "Exhibited during Toy Fair 2011 in New York, Desk Pets' TankBot has joined the likes of the HELO TC, Sphere and AR Drone in the growing ranks of smartphone-controlled gizmos. In addition to smartphone control, the US$25 bot has individually powered tiny tank-tracks and infrared sensors for free-roaming and maze solving modes."

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Ford tips F1 technology into elegant E-Bike concept

Ford tips F1 technology into elegant E-Bike concept: "Automotive manufacturers often use the media glare surrounding events like the International Motor Show in Frankfurt to showcase concept vehicles never intended for production. Such models are created to highlight cutting edge design or brand new technology."

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All-electric Tron Lightcycle hits the streets

All-electric Tron Lightcycle hits the streets: "Practicality tends to take a back seat when you combine sci-fi cult status with custom chopper building - and there's no room for a pillion passenger on the Lightcycle. We first spied Parker Brothers Choppers Lightcycle project last year when it surfaced in gas-powered form, now the company has released video of a fully-electric version of the neon-packing two-wheeler in action. The electric motor may be quieter, but this one's still guaranteed to turn heads."

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Logitech Harmony Link turns an iOS or Android device into a universal remote

Logitech Harmony Link turns an iOS or Android device into a universal remote: Logitech has revealed the Harmony Link, its latest addition to the Harmony line of accessories, which until now mostly included universal remote controls. Featuring a hockey puck-like design, the Harmony Link requires a home WiFi network and the free Logitech Harmony Link App.

Research demonstrates that activated carbon could store hydrogen at room temperature

Research demonstrates that activated carbon could store hydrogen at room temperature: With hydrogen atoms consisting of just a single electron and single proton, its gaseous form made up of two hydrogen atoms can be hard to contain. Hydrogen storage, along with hydrogen production and the lack of infrastructure, remains a major stumbling block in efforts to usher in hydrogen as a replacement for hydrocarbon-based fuels in cars, trucks and even homes.

Infiniti M Hybrid equals Lamborghini Countach in standing quarter mile

Infiniti M Hybrid equals Lamborghini Countach in standing quarter mile: Records may come and go but, aside from grabbing headlines, they're a way of benchmarking the progress of new technologies. In the automotive world this means hybrid drivetrains and we've seen a number of new record attempts in recent times - usually related to fuel economy as with the Kia Optima Drive.

Project Utopia breaks the naval architectural mould

Project Utopia breaks the naval architectural mould: The concept of a floating island is not new, having first surfaced in Homer's Odyssey and making countless appearances in literature from Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, C. S. Lewis' science fiction trilogy Perelandra, Hugh Lofting's The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (1922) and the first artificially-constructed floating island makes an appearance in an 1895 novel by the father of science fiction, Frenchman Jules Verne.

Study indicates that nanoparticles cause brain damage in fish

Study indicates that nanoparticles cause brain damage in fish: "In just the past few years, nanotechnology has brought technological advances in almost every field imaginable - patches that regenerate heart tissue, water-powered batteries and better biofuels are just a few examples."

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Tap-to-pay Google Wallet launched

Tap-to-pay Google Wallet launched: "Smartphones are in the process of replacing cameras, phonebooks, land lines and maps ... and wallets are next. First announced in May but just launched today, the Google Wallet free app allows its users to store electronic versions of their credit cards on their smartphone, and pay for items simply by tapping their phone on a near field communication (NFC) reader at a store's front counter."

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Housebites hopes to reinvent takeaway food

Housebites hopes to reinvent takeaway food: "Too busy to cook, too tired to go out and sick of eating pizza, Thai and India takeaway? Well that is where UK entrepreneur Simon Prockter wants to step in with his latest venture housebites.com, a website that links customers with cooks and chefs in their local area to provide restaurant quality food delivered to the door."

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Autonomous self-steering tractor could make farmers' lives a lot easier

Autonomous self-steering tractor could make farmers' lives a lot easier: "Many of us are eagerly awaiting the widespread adoption of autonomous cars to free us from the hassle of driving to and from work. This kind of technology also has applications beyond the roadway, especially in areas like farming where driving is the work ... and it's not on paved surfaces with markings and signs laid out."

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Researchers turn wastewater into “inexhaustible” source of hydrogen

Researchers turn wastewater into “inexhaustible” source of hydrogen: "Currently, the world economy and western society in general runs on fossil fuels. We've known for some time that this reliance on finite resources that are polluting the planet is unsustainable in the long term. "

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Social project uses pop bottles to provide indoor lighting for the poor

Social project uses pop bottles to provide indoor lighting for the poor: "Perhaps you've performed that old camping trick before, where you created a lantern by shining a flashlight into a water-filled bottle."

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Sphero smartphone-controlled ball is ready to roll

Sphero smartphone-controlled ball is ready to roll: "Of all the products on display at CES 2011 in Las Vegas, one that drew a particularly large number of spectators was ... a ball. Not just any ball, mind you. Developed by Colorado-based tech firm Orbotix, Sphero is a self-propelled rolling ball that users remotely control via Bluetooth, using an app on their smartphone. While it was still in the prototype stage when we last saw it, Sphero has now been redesigned for the retail market, and is available for preorder."

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Teaching robots to think like people

Teaching robots to think like people: "If we're ever going to have robot butlers, then they're going to have to learn how to figure things out for themselves. After all, if you have to reprogram the robot for every slight variation on a task, you might as well do it yourself"

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NASA announces world’s biggest-ever rocket to take man to Mars and beyond

NASA announces world’s biggest-ever rocket to take man to Mars and beyond: "With the curtain coming down on the Space Shuttle Program, NASA has set its sights on the future with the announcement of a heavy-lift launch vehicle that is designed to take man beyond the moon to explore near-Earth asteroids, Mars and its moons, and beyond."

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NASA satellite set to crash back to Earth

NASA satellite set to crash back to Earth: "NASA has recently announced that an out-of-control, retired satellite will come crashing into the earth's surface "sometime" towards the end of September. "

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AT&vs. Verizon: LTE, Head-to-Head | News &Opinion | PCMag.com - StumbleUpon

AT&vs. Verizon: LTE, Head-to-Head | News &Opinion | PCMag.com - StumbleUpon:

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Origami Cave puts a stylish spin on emergency shelter

Origami Cave puts a stylish spin on emergency shelter
Australian architecture firm LAVA exhibited its inhabitable "Origami Cave" as part of The Emergency Shelter exhibition, which was held in Sydney earlier this month.

Owl 360 serves as a third eye for cyclists

Owl 360 serves as a third eye for cyclists
What do cars have that bicycles don't? Lots and lots of things, actually, but one of those is a rearview mirror. While both cyclists and drivers have to shoulder check when changing lanes, cyclists additionally have to twist all the way around in order to see what's directly behind them.

PlayStation Vita to arrive on December 17

PlayStation Vita to arrive on December 17
Sony has used this week's Tokyo Game Show 2011 exhibition to outline more details of its next handheld gaming console, the PS Vita. The announcement included a lineup of titles and accessories to be available at the launch date, which is set for December 17 in Japan.

Microsoft releases Windows 8 Developer Preview

Microsoft releases Windows 8 Developer Preview
Microsoft previewed the next version of its Windows OS in June at D9 and a few more details leaked out shortly after that, but the biggest reveal came this week with Microsoft giving a preview of Windows 8 to kick off its Build conference, followed by the Developer Preview hitting Microsoft servers for anyone to download.

Oshkosh L-ATV put forward as Humvee replacement

Oshkosh L-ATV put forward as Humvee replacement
First of all, the L-ATV is well-armored. Its passenger capsule is scalable, and can accept multiple armor configurations, depending on the situation. The capsule's modular design also allows for compatibility with future technological upgrades.

Dot panoramic lens shoots 360-degree iPhone videos

Dot panoramic lens shoots 360-degree iPhone videos: "Not long ago, we reported on the GoPano micro panoramic lens, that allows users to shoot interactive 360-degree videos on their iPhones. Well, perhaps not surprisingly, it's got some competition"

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Panasonic to launch first Android-powered Toughbook tablet

Panasonic to launch first Android-powered Toughbook tablet: "Panasonic will introduce a ruggedized Toughbook tablet running Android OS in Q4 2011. Aimed at enterprise users, the Android Toughbook tablet will offer a sunlight-friendly matte screen, a 10.1'' XGA (1024 x 768) multi-touch display, "full-shift" battery life, GPS connectivity and an optional 3G/4G embedded modem."

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Flying-high in 2050: The Airbus Concept Cabin

Flying-high in 2050: The Airbus Concept Cabin: "Airbus engineers have outlined their vision of what passengers could expect from air travel circa 2050 - and it sounds like a lot more fun than today's cattle class experience. The Airbus Concept Cabin focuses on high levels of customization tailored to suit individual needs including auto-morphing seats and personalized entertainment."

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PolyZion project developing zinc-plastic battery

PolyZion project developing zinc-plastic battery: "While today's lithium-ion, lead acid, and nickel metal hydride batteries may offer far better performance than their predecessors, they are still not perfect - they're heavy, expensive, and have been known to short circuit and catch fire."

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China building world’s biggest radio telescope

China building world’s biggest radio telescope: "Since its completion in 1963, the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, with a diameter of 305 m (1,000 ft) and a collecting area of 73,000 square meters (790,000 sq ft), has been the largest single-aperture radio telescope ever constructed."

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New polymer gel for cheaper, flexible lithium ion batteries

New polymer gel for cheaper, flexible lithium ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have certainly been a boon to electronic devices, offering much longer run times than their alkaline counterparts. There is still room for improvement, however. Existing lithium batteries can short circuit, they don't stand up to damage, and they can only be made in a limited variety of shapes.

Volkswagen's sporty Beetle R Concept

Volkswagen's sporty Beetle R Concept
If you're one of the people who bemoan how Volkswagen's "new" Beetle has strayed from the original's simple, utilitarian nature ... well, you might want to stop reading now. The German automaker is debuting its high-performance Beetle R Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week.

Diamond Planets, good headlines, public opinion and the carbon lobby

Diamond Planets, good headlines, public opinion and the carbon lobby
Matthew Bailes is Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research) of the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, and was one of the scientists responsible for the discovery of the diamond planet which received widespread news coverage over the last few weeks. In a well-penned article, Bailes discusses the reaction to the discovery and raises some very interesting questions about the way the scientific method is used and abused by the media.

GM uses active noise cancellation technology to improve fuel economy

GM uses active noise cancellation technology to improve fuel economy
Charged with the task of getting the fuel economy of the 2011 Chevy Equinox down to 32 mpg on the highway and beat out the 28 mpg-rated Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape, GM engineers employed some rather unconventional fuel efficiency technology - active noise cancellation (ANC).

The new Defender? Land Rover unveils DC-100 Concepts in Frankfurt

The new Defender? Land Rover unveils DC-100 Concepts in Frankfurt
Land Rover has taken the wraps off its already controversial DC100 Concept in Frankfurt ... and it has a stablemate - the convertible DC100 Sport. The Concepts are intended to float new ideas and spark debate on the design of the next-gen Defender which is slated for production 2015.

Air conditioned shirt has its fans

Air conditioned shirt has its fans: "Last year we took a look at the EntroSys Motorcycle Air Conditioning system, which is a vest that's designed to blow cooling air across the torsos of leather-jacket-clad bikers."

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Skylight substitute harvests solar power and reduces overheating

Skylight substitute harvests solar power and reduces overheating: "There's no doubt that skylights make for psychologically-nicer buildings, while also reducing the amount of electricity required for daytime artificial lighting. If they let in too much sunlight, however, they can actually increase the amount of electricity needed for air conditioning. California-based EnFocus is attacking the situation from two ends - its Diamond-Power panels diffuse sunlight to keep interior heat down, while also harnessing it to create electricity."

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LG’s LSM-100 mouse that doubles as a scanner set for release

LG’s LSM-100 mouse that doubles as a scanner set for release: "The miniaturization of electronics has meant that the inner workings of a mouse can be crammed inside a package that is much smaller than is ergonomically recommended for such a device."

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Ferrari's 458 Spider - mid-rear engined berlinetta with retractable hard top

Ferrari's 458 Spider - mid-rear engined berlinetta with retractable hard top: "Owning an open top Ferrari is perhaps one of the most common male fantasies, though with a five liter V8 providing motive force, it's infinitely more practical to have the protection and quietness of a hardtop when atmospheric conditions aren't optimum. Hence Ferrari's new 458 Spider with its automated folding aluminum hard-top solution makes infinite sense."

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Doing away with the dentist’s drill by helping teeth regenerate themselves

Doing away with the dentist’s drill by helping teeth regenerate themselves: "The fear of having a mechanical drill crammed into one's mouth is enough to keep many people from regularly seeing a dentist. New technology developed by researchers at the University of Leeds that is based on knowledge of how the tooth forms in the first place could soon be providing a pain-free way of tackling the first signs of tooth decay."

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Techart's 720 PS GTStreet RS is based on Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Techart's 720 PS GTStreet RS is based on Porsche 911 GT2 RS: "German TECHART has been remanufacturing Porsches for a quarter century, priding itself on always producing something special for the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) every second year."

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Maserati 450 bhp SUV to be based on Jeep Grand Cherokee

Maserati 450 bhp SUV to be based on Jeep Grand Cherokee: "Two years ago, the U.S. Treasury helped to broker an arranged marriage between the Daimler-jilted Chrysler and an unlikely Italian suitor in the form of the Fiat Group of companies."

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23-year-old designer set to show 1088 bhp Electric Sports Car this week at IAA Frankfurt

23-year-old designer set to show 1088 bhp Electric Sports Car this week at IAA Frankfurt: "The Frankfurt Motor Show opens this week and a number of new brands will be seen for the first time, including a Croatian company Rimac Automobili, which will show a pure electric sportscar named the Concept One with an aluminum frame, carbon fiber bodywork, and an all-up weight of just 1650 kg."

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Experimental navigation system guides cyclists using music

Experimental navigation system guides cyclists using music: "Having a calming voice like that of John Cleese or Ozzy Osbourne shout out directions to supplement the visuals on your GPS navigation device is an effective way to make sure that you don't miss your turn."

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Eating chocolate linked to reduced heart disease risk

Eating chocolate linked to reduced heart disease risk: "Chocolate lovers are unlikely ever to need encouragement to indulge, but just in case, here's some good news: researchers have found that higher levels of chocolate consumption have been associated with a 37% reduction in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, 31% reduction in diabetes and a 29% reduction for stroke."

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BAE develops Body Wearable Antennas

BAE develops Body Wearable Antennas: "Reliable communications are almost as critical to the modern soldier as their weapons and ammunition. Conventional whip-antennas are not only cumbersome and conspicuous, but they don't always provide a reliable link between a soldier laying on the ground and one standing up."

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LEDSSPORTS LED markings remove the clutter from multi-sport court surfaces

LEDSSPORTS LED markings remove the clutter from multi-sport court surfaces: "Dutch company LEDSSPORTS looks set to solve one the major problems associated with the plethora of sports played on multi-purpose courts - LED court markings that can be turned on and off depending on the sport being played. "

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Doing away with the dentist’s drill by helping teeth regenerate themselves

Doing away with the dentist’s drill by helping teeth regenerate themselves: "The fear of having a mechanical drill crammed into one's mouth is enough to keep many people from regularly seeing a dentist. New technology developed by researchers at the University of Leeds that is based on knowledge of how the tooth forms in the first place could soon be providing a pain-free way of tackling the first signs of tooth decay."

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Sennheiser releases RS 220 wireless headphones

Sennheiser releases RS 220 wireless headphones: "How many people out there like headphone cords? Probably not a great number, but audiophiles will tell you that hard-wired headphones offer far superior sound quality than their wireless counterparts."

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High-end mountain bike has a 'Look' of its own

High-end mountain bike has a 'Look' of its own: "For many of us, the list of dream mountain bikes that we'll never be able to afford just keeps growing. That said, quite a few of those bikes have a way of looking alike - after all, there are only so many variations on the basic upright bike frame that will stand up to off-road use."

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Citroen's Tubik Concept - high-tech executive shuttle bus

Citroen's Tubik Concept - high-tech executive shuttle bus: "Yet another interesting mobility idea to be seen for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show is Citroen's Tubik concept - a high-tech, high-comfort, connected executive shuttle. The idea came from Citroen's Multicity project, an online route-finder portal that provides a door-to-destination transport solution using all available modes - car, train, bus, plane etc."

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Modern-day aviation pioneer achieves world's first untethered, manned electric helicopter flight

Modern-day aviation pioneer achieves world's first untethered, manned electric helicopter flight: "It's easy to look back at the history of exploration and aviation and feel like there's no mountains left to climb, that the age of the great pioneers is behind us and we're doomed to a future of LCD tanning and monitor hypnosis."

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Flybus to start testing flywheel hybrid bus

Flybus to start testing flywheel hybrid bus: "Gas/electric hybrid vehicles tend to be pricier than their conventional counterparts, and many people still worry about the limited range of all-electrics. If you want to move away from purely petrol-powered vehicles, though, is there any alternative? "

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Simplified ContourROAM actioncam goes underwater and costs less

Simplified ContourROAM actioncam goes underwater and costs less: "Amongst the various actioncam brands currently in existence, Contour is certainly one of the better-known. Today, the company introduced a new addition to its family, the ContourROAM."

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Nike is actually making the MAG shoes from Back To The Future II

Nike is actually making the MAG shoes from Back To The Future II: "Well, you may have heard rumblings about hints made at a mysterious press event that just took place in Los Angeles, but now it's official: Nike will be auctioning off 1,500 pairs of NIKE MAG high-top sneakers, just like the ones worn in the year 2015 by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future II."

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Seagate and Hitachi GST unveil 4TB external hard drives

Seagate and Hitachi GST unveil 4TB external hard drives: "On Wednesday, Seagate announced it was shipping the world's first 4TB external hard drive in the form of the 4TB GoFlex Desk Drive, which offers a high speed USB 3.0 interface. "

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Nanoscale magnetic waves could replace microwave technology

Nanoscale magnetic waves could replace microwave technology: "The microwave technology used in applications such as mobile phones and wireless networks may be on its way to being replaced - with parts that are smaller, less expensive, and that consume less resources."

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Spectacular Jaguar C-X16 sports car concept to launch at Frankfurt

Spectacular Jaguar C-X16 sports car concept to launch at Frankfurt: "It's clear from the styling of the XF and XJ saloons that design chief Ian Callum has been developing and evolving a new design vocabulary for Jaguar that, while it may make an occasional nod to the marque's enviable heritage, looks decisively towards the future."

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Play video memo pad drags the fridge-magnet into the digital age

Play video memo pad drags the fridge-magnet into the digital age: "Not so long ago, leaving a message for other members of the household would often involve sticking a note on the fridge and hoping they saw it. Now that just about everybody has a mobile phone, hastily scribbled notes have given way to hastily thumbed text messages or a quick voice, or even video call."

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Motorola Droid Bionic arrives on Verizon tomorrow

Motorola Droid Bionic arrives on Verizon tomorrow: "First unveiled this January at CES, Motorola's flagship Droid Bionic smartphone will finally be available to consumers as of tomorrow. Featuring a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM and a 4.3-inch qHD display, the Android phone utilizes Verizon's new LTE 4G network, which is claimed to be the fastest in the U.S. Its other specs aren't too shabby, either."

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Acer unveils Android-powered liquidmini Ferrari Edition smartphone

Acer unveils Android-powered liquidmini Ferrari Edition smartphone: "Acer has announced its next Ferrari-branded product in the form of the liquidmini Ferrari Edition smartphone, which features a 3.2-inch screen and runs Android 2.3. The new arrival will expand Acer's lineup of products featuring the Ferrari logo, including laptops, LCD monitors and last year's Liquid E Ferrari Edition Android-based smartphone."

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Full-duplex technology could double wireless capacity with no new towers

Full-duplex technology could double wireless capacity with no new towers: "Earlier this year, Stanford University researchers created a full-duplex radio that allowed wireless signals to be sent and received simultaneously, thereby doubling the speed of existing networks. Using the same approach, researchers at Rice "

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BMW to introduce laser headlights

BMW to introduce laser headlights: "n the past decade, LEDs have become increasingly popular for use on cars, mainly for use as turn signals, brake and park lights, and daytime running lamps, but more recently, also for use in headlights."

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Manipulating plants' internal clock offers possibility of all-season crops

Manipulating plants' internal clock offers possibility of all-season crops: "Circadian rhythms are a roughly 24-hour cycle governing biochemical, physiological, or behavioral processes that have been widely observed not only in humans, but other animals, fungi, cyanobacteria and plants."

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1300 bhp monster truck delivers 50-60 yards per gallon (and fires refrigerators)

1300 bhp monster truck delivers 50-60 yards per gallon (and fires refrigerators): "Modern technology is capable of creating some astounding vehicles, as is evidenced by a behemoth of remarkable proportions that will be one of the attractions at the forthcoming Top Gear Live shows in the U.K. "

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Pico Flex Dolly makes for smooth moves

Pico Flex Dolly makes for smooth moves: "Few things add to the production value of a video like a good tracking shot - you know, where the camera is on wheels, and moves around or towards the subject. While full-size dolly systems for 35 mm movie cameras are financially out of reach for most low-budget and hobbyist film-makers, guess what?"

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BAE's ADAPTIV technology renders vehicles invisible to infrared

BAE's ADAPTIV technology renders vehicles invisible to infrared: "Infrared imaging is used for a range of military applications - such as target acquisition, night vision, homing and tracking - which means that any vehicle with some kind of infrared "invisibility cloak" would hold significant advantages on the battlefield"

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The airship finally takes off - Hybrid Air Vehicles has first civil customer

The airship finally takes off - Hybrid Air Vehicles has first civil customer: "The famous and well documented Hindenburg disaster of 1937, when the hydrogen-filled airship burst into flames whilst attempting to tether to its moorings in New Jersey, killed off the 'lighter-than-air' aircraft industry, as well as 35 unfortunate souls."

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The all-conquering smartphone seems headed for ubiquity

The all-conquering smartphone seems headed for ubiquity: "Over the last decade, mobile telephones have gone from being a rarity in most countries, to being carried by the vast majority of human beings. Following closely behind the mobile phone, cameras have gone from being an expensive (both to buy and to operate) image recording device which got pulled out of the cupboard on special occasions, to being incorporated in almost every phone (with zero operating cost), and are hence now carried by nearly everyone at all times."

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Softshelter provides disaster relief housing with a personal touch

Softshelter provides disaster relief housing with a personal touch: "Canadian design firm Molo has created a cheap and comfortable housing innovation for disaster relief situations. Dubbed "softshelter," the system has been designed to create personal space within in a communal shelter, thus providing individuals or families with some privacy during a time of hardship."

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iHealth helps manage your blood pressure and weight on your iPhone

iHealth helps manage your blood pressure and weight on your iPhone: "For many people, a key part of their personal health management routine involves monitoring their blood pressure and weight. Frequently going to get one's blood pressure measured at a pharmacy or clinic, however, can be a hassle."

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'World's smallest electric motor' consists of a single molecule

'World's smallest electric motor' consists of a single molecule: "Remember back in the old days, when nano-scale motors were a clunky 500 nanometers across? That record was subsequently broken with a 200-nanometer model, but has now been broken again, by a motor that's just one nanometer wide. By comparison, the width of a human hair is about 60,000 nanometers."

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Electric Audi A2 concept to light up Frankfurt Motor Show

Electric Audi A2 concept to light up Frankfurt Motor Show: "Audi's A2 electric car will be among the huge list of concept vehicles taking the stage at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt later this month."

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Flight time of Stalker small UAS quadrupled with ruggedized propane fuel cell

Flight time of Stalker small UAS quadrupled with ruggedized propane fuel cell: "Small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have become an increasingly important intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tool for the military and their use will only continue to expand."

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HTC TITAN - 4.7-inch smartphone screen is HTC's largest ever

HTC TITAN - 4.7-inch smartphone screen is HTC's largest ever: "While not quite the match of the 5.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Note, the newly unveiled HTC TITAN still sports HTC's largest smartphone screen to date - a 4.7-inch WVGA 480x800 pixel display."

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FLOATEC project develops new floating house technology for low-lying countries

FLOATEC project develops new floating house technology for low-lying countries: Venice may soon be sharing its "Floating City" moniker thanks to a research project developing "amphibian houses" that are designed to float in the event of a flood. The FLOATEC project sees the primary market for the houses as the Netherlands, whose low-lying land makes it particularly susceptible to the effects of rising sea levels.

smart forvision investigates new materials

smart forvision investigates new materials: Smart's iconic lightweight fortwo commuter was such a natural for conversion to electric propulsion that it was one of the first zero emission cars with a recognizable badge available in that form. In essence, it changed little from the petrol-engined version apart from the drivetrain.

Miniature oxygen generator implants to boost effectiveness of cancer treatments

Miniature oxygen generator implants to boost effectiveness of cancer treatments: Some cancers, such as pancreatic and cervical cancers, are notoriously hypoxic, which means they contain low oxygen levels. Because radiation therapy needs oxygen to be effective, hypoxic areas of a tumor can be difficult to kill.

UrbanTile window blind concept fuses solar panel with an OLED screen

UrbanTile window blind concept fuses solar panel with an OLED screen: Each and every day, the sun showers our cities in solar energy. Every night, our cities emit light so bright that they can be seen from space.

Toshiba's 55-inch, Ultra HD, glasses-free 3D TV

Toshiba's 55-inch, Ultra HD, glasses-free 3D TV: Toshiba has taken the wraps off a 55-inch, 16:9 ratio LED backlit TV with glasses free 3D capability and Quad Full HD resolution.

Volkswagen's NILS - a single-seater electric sportscar for the road

Volkswagen's NILS - a single-seater electric sportscar for the road: "Volkswagen has once more produced a minimalist and frugal commuter vehicle for its home auto show in Frankfurt, and this one has us quite excited. NILS is an F1-inspired single-seat electric concept with an aluminum space frame, gull-wing doors and thanks to its extreme light weight (460 kg), small frontal area, it offers sports car performance at speeds up to 130 km/h from a small 25kW electric motor."

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AT&T HTC Jetstream Tablet announced at IFA 2011

AT&T HTC Jetstream Tablet announced at IFA 2011: "Starting September 4th, AT&T customers will be able to purchase the new HTC Jetstream Tablet in stores and online. The device is AT&T's first 4G LTE/HSPA+ tablet, plus it's the first HTC tablet to use the Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) operating system."

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LiquidRoam RoamBoards ready for sale

LiquidRoam RoamBoards ready for sale: "Motorized two-wheeled and three-wheeled personal transport innovations like the Solowheel and the cheap and cheerful Solaron certainly look like a fun way to get around, but if it's four-wheeled action you're looking for then the new RoamBoard is definitely worth a look."

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Sony's 360-degree Circle Sound SRS-BTV25 and RDP-V20iP speakers land at IFA

Sony's 360-degree Circle Sound SRS-BTV25 and RDP-V20iP speakers land at IFA: "Sony has unveiled a couple of rather ballsy offerings at IFA 2011 in the form of the SRS-BTV25 and RDP-V20iP. The compact spherical units pack Sony's 360° Circle Sound audio diffusion technology that promises to deliver omnidirectional sound to all corners of a room."

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Samsung Galaxy S II triplets headed for U.S. carriers

Samsung Galaxy S II triplets headed for U.S. carriers: "Having already launched in many world markets, Samsung has now unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S II models that are destined for U.S. carriers from September. The company's flagship smartphone will come in three slightly different flavors through Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile, with all running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Samsung's TouchWiz 4.0 UI and packing a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and Super AMOLED Plus touch screen display in a slim form factor."

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Ford's Evos – four-gullwing-door fastback plug-in hybrid concept connects to 'the cloud'

Ford's Evos – four-gullwing-door fastback plug-in hybrid concept connects to 'the cloud': "Ford's Evos may only be a concept car but with its four scissor doors reaching skyward to the heavens, it is both the most distinctive and important concept from Ford in many a year."

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Sony's US$780 'Personal 3D Viewer' Head Mounted Display to go on sale in November

Sony's US$780 'Personal 3D Viewer' Head Mounted Display to go on sale in November: "Sony has been quick to commercialize the prototype 'Personal 3D Viewer' HMD (Head Mounted Display) we first saw at CES earlier this year, announcing a much-changed version at IFA in Berlin a few hours ago which will be known as the HMZ-T1."

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