Saturday, September 24, 2011

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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