Computer modeling suggests Tyrannosaurus rex was much bigger than previously thought

Computer modeling suggests Tyrannosaurus rex was much bigger than previously thought: Tyrannosaurus rex, that coolest of all the dinosaurs, may have been even bigger and scarier than originally thought. That's the conclusion that was recently reached by a team of scientists, who used computer modeling technology to estimate the average body mass of the carnivorous dinosaurs.

Throwable ball camera captures panoramic images

Throwable ball camera captures panoramic images: Taking pictures is about to get a lot more fun if computer engineer Jonas Pfeil and his colleagues have anything to say about it. A recent graduate from the Technical University of Berlin, Pfeil and his team designed and built a working prototype "ball" camera- a foam-studded sphere (about 8 inches in diameter) peppered with 36 tiny 2-megapixel cell phone cameras.

AshPoopie concept turns dog doo into ashes

AshPoopie concept turns dog doo into ashes: Most dog-walkers accept the necessity of cleaning up after their charges, but no one is claiming that it's a pleasurable experience. While we've seen eco-friendly dog waste disposal bags and systems that turn poop into plant fertilizer, we've yet to come across an approach that takes care of both collection and disposal quite like AshPoopie.

NASA charters suborbital research flights aboard Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo

NASA charters suborbital research flights aboard Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo: Although Virgin Galactic is generally known as a space tourism company, it sees research experiments as a future mission segment and significant business opportunity. To this end, the company has signed a contract with NASA to provide up to three charter flights on its SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane.

Kawasaki's 2012 ZX-14R will be the most powerful production motorcycle ever

Kawasaki's 2012 ZX-14R will be the most powerful production motorcycle ever: Kawasaki has released details of its 2012 ZX-14R and the Japanese giant has once again gazumped the competition to retake top spot on the motorcycle horsepower ladder.

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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"Questionable Observer Detector" identifies people who keep popping up in crime scene footage

"Questionable Observer Detector" identifies people who keep popping up in crime scene footage: "Chances are, you've seen at least one or two TV shows in which the police examine news footage shot at several different crime scenes, and recognize the same person's face showing up repeatedly in the crowds of onlookers "

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Introducing "Glamping" (aka camping in style)

Introducing "Glamping" (aka camping in style): "Eco-tourism is a fast developing industry, as travelers become more conscious about what type of holiday they choose. "Glamping" (glamor + camping) has thus become a popular option for many the eco-tourist, incorporating eco-friendly domes or igloos, that take the camping experience to the next level of comfort. Here's a look at two eco-dome sites in Europe."

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