New device to generate electricity from human breathing

New device to generate electricity from human breathing: "One of the biggest hurdles facing the developers of biological implants is coming up with a power source to keep the implanted devices ticking"

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Low-impact Hobbit home only cost US$4,650 to build

Low-impact Hobbit home only cost US$4,650 to build: "Simon Dale, with the help of his father in-law, has single-handedly built this low impact Hobbit house in the woodlands of West Wales. The eco-house, which rose from a muddy hole in the ground and took three months to complete, came in at under US$5,000"

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FeTRAM memory could be faster than SRAM and more energy efficient than flash

FeTRAM memory could be faster than SRAM and more energy efficient than flash: "Researchers at Purdue University are developing a new type of computer memory that they claim could be faster than SRAM and use 99 percent less energy than flash memory."

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Hi-Tech Marine’s Oronero – the world's first convertible yacht tender

Hi-Tech Marine’s Oronero – the world's first convertible yacht tender: "Yacht tenders are generally open top boats that leave their passengers exposed to the elements, but Alex Pirard Yacht Design has created a more civilized option. Laying claim to the title of the the first yacht tender in the world to feature a convertible and completely automatized hard-top,"

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SeaTwirl puts a new spin on offshore wind turbines

SeaTwirl puts a new spin on offshore wind turbines: "One of the main drawbacks of wind turbines is the fact that for maximum efficiency, the power that they generate must be fed into the grid right as the wind is blowing and their blades are spinning."

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