New nanoparticle for vaccine delivery developed at MIT

New nanoparticle for vaccine delivery developed at MIT: "Vaccines work by exposing the body to an infectious agent in order to prime the immune system to respond quickly when it encounters the pathogen again. Some vaccines, such as the diphtheria vaccine, consist of a synthetic version of a protein or other molecule normally made by the pathogen, while others, such as the polio and smallpox vaccines, use a dead or disabled form of the virus."

The Survivor – Griffin's military grade iPhone 4 case

The Survivor – Griffin's military grade iPhone 4 case: "Put the words 'military grade' in front of just about anything, and people – especially guys – will want to buy it. Military grade Post-It Notes, military grade burritos, military grade tube socks, it's all good ... whatever the product, those two words imply that it has been designed to put up with more crap and abuse than its wimpy civilian-grade counterparts"

EGO semi-submarine boat offers underwater exploring for dummies

EGO semi-submarine boat offers underwater exploring for dummies: "Most of the vehicles designed for intimate trips beneath the ocean waves, such as Uboatworx's line of personal submarines, are pretty complicated affairs, meaning you'll have to put in some study time to get a grip on the controls or rely on the services of a trained captain to get you around – which can kind of defeat the whole intimate aspect of the trip."

EDAG’s best-of-both-worlds solution combines retractable hardtop and softtop elements

EDAG’s best-of-both-worlds solution combines retractable hardtop and softtop elements: "While retractable hardtops have the edge on their softtop siblings by virtue of reduced road and wind noise, improved insulation and aerodynamics, they lack the typical cabriolet look. EDAG is set to show a completely new type of roof system at the Geneva Motor Show which combines the advantages of a soft top and a retractable hardtop"

MINI Rocketman Concept to land at Geneva Motor Show

MINI Rocketman Concept to land at Geneva Motor Show: "With the number of MINI concept vehicles that have been rolled out in recent times, you'd be forgiven for thinking the company is overcompensating for the Mini's diminutive size."

Maserati’s new 285 km/h Grancabrio Sport

Maserati’s new 285 km/h Grancabrio Sport: "Another high horsepower premium soft top will debut in Geneva in the form of the 331 kW (450 bhp) Maserati Grancabrio Sport. The hard-edged Grancabrio uses the same 4.7-litre V8, driving through a ZF six-speed automatic though the engine has benefited from Maserati's Friction Reduction Program to achieve a 6% reduction in fuel consumption."

Viewsonic unveils world’s first Dual-SIM Froyo smartphone

Viewsonic unveils world’s first Dual-SIM Froyo smartphone: "Those that like to keep their business and personal lives separate know that two SIMs are better than one. To that end Viewsonic has unveiled the world's first Dual-SIM Android Froyo smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2011."

Volvo's production-ready V60 Plug-in Diesel Hybrid

Volvo's production-ready V60 Plug-in Diesel Hybrid: "Plug-in diesel hybrids seem like such a no-brainer that it's surprising that we haven't seen a production model prior to now. Peugeot and Mercedes Benz announced the first production diesel hybrids last year in the form of the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4 and E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID which should both see showrooms this year."

Two slightly used space suits for sale

Two slightly used space suits for sale: "More space history will go on sale in New York on May 5 when Bonhams will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Alan Shepard's historic mission in Freedom 7 with a Space Sale."

The US$465,000 Lexus LFA Nurburgring – the most expensive Japanese car ever

The US$465,000 Lexus LFA Nurburgring – the most expensive Japanese car ever: "Lexus' LFA supercar is, or was, the most exclusive vehicle ever built by the world's largest automobile manufacturer – only 500 of the exotic carbon fiber 200 mph V10s will be sold at US$375,000 apiece. Now the racetrack-focused 'LFA Nürburgring Package' is set to be revealed."

U.S. Army takes delivery of iPhone app for Patriot Missile training

U.S. Army takes delivery of iPhone app for Patriot Missile training: "Want to learn how to launch a Patriot missile? Turns out there's an app for that. Incorporating video of actual Patriot Missile crews in action as well as 3D animation and illustrations, C² Technologies, Inc.'s Patriot Missile mobile app trains Patriot missile crews how to position and ready the Patriot missile system to launch and fire."

The 2,200 bhp 42ft Ducati Edition US$700,000 Cigarette Boat will top 120 mph on water

The 2,200 bhp 42ft Ducati Edition US$700,000 Cigarette Boat will top 120 mph on water: "Ducati is making a serious effort to move its motorcycle brand upwards and leverage the visibility its MotoGP and World Superbike success has given it. The recently announced marketing alliances with automotive brand AMG and apparel company Diesel have now been extended to the luxury go-fast Cigarette boat company."