North Sails unfurls game-changing new sail technology

North Sails unfurls game-changing new sail technology: "Sail technology has come a long way since the days tall ships were carried along by billowing clouds of canvas. In fact, new aerodynamic discoveries coupled with exotic materials have turned modern sails into veritable works of high tech art."

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The Rotauf MRK5 combines beacon and avalanche airbag functions

The Rotauf MRK5 combines beacon and avalanche airbag functions: "Fifteen minutes. That's how long the American Avalanche Center gives you for a good chance at survival if you become buried in an avalanche. At that point, you are essentially helpless and entirely reliant on the other members of your group."

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The smartphone controlled Aquabotix Hydroview underwater vehicle

The smartphone controlled Aquabotix Hydroview underwater vehicle: "Smartphones can already be used to remotely control a variety of vehicles, including flying toy helicopters and airplanes, or even starting your car. Now remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) can be added to the list with New England-based company Aquabotix rolling out its Hydroview vehicle."

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Matrix-style instant learning could be one step closer

Matrix-style instant learning could be one step closer: "How would you like to have the ability to play the piano downloaded into your brain? You might not end up with the same sense of achievement, but it sure would be a lot quicker and easier than years of lessons and practicing. Well, we're not there yet (and perhaps we never should be), but that sort of scenario is now a little closer to reality, thanks to research conducted at Boston University and ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Kyoto, Japan."

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