World's first intubation robot tested on human subjects

World's first intubation robot tested on human subjects: "Pretty much any time a patient is placed under a general anesthetic, a plastic endotracheal tube is inserted down their throat, in order to keep their airway open. The procedure is known as intubation, and has so far always been performed by hand. In this age of robotic surgery, however, it's perhaps not surprising to hear that surgeons at Montreal's McGill University Health Centre are now trying out a remote-control intubation system on human subjects."

Radio-controlled car runs on soda can rings

Radio-controlled car runs on soda can rings: "As anyone who has seen Back to the Future will remember, the movie ended with Doc Brown fueling the time-traveling DeLorean's 'Mr. Fusion' reactor with household waste."

First F-35 full mission simulator delivered

First F-35 full mission simulator delivered: "Eglin Air Force Base has just taken delivery of a piece of hardware that would surely be the ultimate toy for flight sim gaming fans. The F-35 Lightning II Full Mission Simulator (FMS) system includes a high-fidelity 360-degree visual display system and a reconfigurable cockpit that can simulate all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II for U.S. and international partner services – the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A, the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) F-35B, and the F-35C carrier variant."

Liechtenstein for 'rent' at US$70,000 per night

Liechtenstein for 'rent' at US$70,000 per night: "Liechtenstein is available for rent .... or at least enough of it to cater for 150 guests at a time. That's the deal being offered by marketing company Rent a Village and as you might expect for a Central European landlocked country, the asking price is quite steep at US$70,000 per night"

The EUR65,000 Cavalon side-by-side, fully-enclosed gyrocopter

The EUR65,000 Cavalon side-by-side, fully-enclosed gyrocopter: "The newest addition to the gyrocopter genre arrived at Aero Friedrichshafen this week in the form of a side-by-side, fully-enclosed, composite construction Cavalon gyrocopter."

Faster, more efficient desalination process using carbon nanotubes developed

Faster, more efficient desalination process using carbon nanotubes developed: "When it comes to desalinating salt water, two of the main options are thermal distillation and reverse osmosis. Thermal distillation involves boiling the water and collecting the resulting freshwater condensation, while reverse osmosis involves pressurizing the salt water and forcing it through a semipermeable membrane, which will allow water molecules to pass through, but not salt. Both of these methods, however, require a considerable amount of energy – not as environmentally sound as they could be, nor entirely practical for use in developing nations, where electricity isn't readily available."

Powerdecal shines new light on car window stickers

Powerdecal shines new light on car window stickers: "Perhaps there's a law of marketing that states, 'If you want to add to an existing product's gee-whiz factor, just alter that product so it lights up in the dark.' Really, who wouldn't want glowing paper clips, or baby bottles, or ... automotive window decals?"

Toshiba launches HDDs with built-in Wipe Technology

Toshiba launches HDDs with built-in Wipe Technology: "The accidental loss or deliberate theft of notebooks with drives full of sensitive information is not just the cause of red faces (or worse) for government or military officials around the globe, as the world of business has also been touched by such security breaches. Self-encrypting drives have done much to help lock down important files, but Toshiba has gone a step further by developing a technology that securely erases data rather than let it fall into unauthorized hands."

New technique for regenerating blood vessels to aid treatment of vascular disease

New technique for regenerating blood vessels to aid treatment of vascular disease: "Researchers at the University of Western Ontario have discovered a new strategy for helping the body make blood vessels in vulnerable or damaged tissue."

Nanofiber spheres carry healing cells into cartilage wounds

Nanofiber spheres carry healing cells into cartilage wounds: "Cartilage wounds can be very difficult to treat. While they may eventually heal on their own, the resulting tissue often won't take the same form – or allow for the same function – as the original. Cartilage injuries are often treated with a process known as ACI (autologous chondrocyte implantation), in which a patient's own cells are injected at the wound site to form new tissue."

Volkswagen's third generation Beetle unveiled

Volkswagen's third generation Beetle unveiled: "The new Volkswagen Beetle greeted audiences across the world in a truly global launch today. The 'people's car' entered its third generation simultaneously in Shanghai, Berlin and New York, with 22.5 million units sold over 73 years."

Stealth introduces Core i3/i5/i7 mini-PC

Stealth introduces Core i3/i5/i7 mini-PC: "Industrial-grade rugged computer systems manufacturer Stealth Computer has announced its most powerful small form factor PC to date. The Little PC 670 has been designed with Intel's Core i3, i5 and i7 mobile processors, and packs numerous I/O connectivity options into a 6.54 x 6.18 x 1.89-inch (166 x 157 x 48 mm) durable aluminum chassis. HDD storage comes as standard, but SSD solutions are available for applications that require extra-high shock, vibration and temperature protection. There's support for full 1080p high definition playback, and 5.1 Channel audio courtesy of Realtek."