Subaru Boxer Sports Car takes shape

Subaru Boxer Sports Car takes shape: "Subaru will be showcasing a 'BOXER Sports Car Architecture' Concept concept vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show next week and released a darkened image of the vehicle to the media earlier today. A bit of a play with Adobe Photoshop and … a great deal more about the shape of the forthcoming vehicle has been revealed."

Eye implant contains 'world's first' millimeter-scale computing system

Eye implant contains 'world's first' millimeter-scale computing system: "Researchers from the University of Michigan have created what they claim is the world's first millimeter-scale complete computing system, designed as an implantable eye pressure monitor for glaucoma patients. Incorporating a microprocessor, pressure sensor, memory, thin-film battery, solar cell and wireless radio with an antenna that can transmit data to an external reader device, the device is just over one cubic millimeter in size."

Silver-coated paper could be used for emergency water purification

Silver-coated paper could be used for emergency water purification: "Silver is well-known for its antibacterial qualities, which has led to the use of silver nanoparticles in devices such as an experimental water filtration system developed by Stanford University."

Shadow Ebike: the world’s first wireless electric bike

Shadow Ebike: the world’s first wireless electric bike: "Got a problem with the various gear and brake cables winding their way around your bike frame? If you're riding a standard pedal-powered bike, the answer is probably 'no.'"

Bag + seat = Walkin Bag

Bag + seat = Walkin Bag: "Holidaying to far-off destinations generally involves traveling to an airport at some unfortunate hour of an otherwise snooze-filled morning. After sorting out the check-in and passing through the increasingly invasive security checks, you're understandably tired and in desperate need of a sit-down. With the WalkinBag, finding an empty seat in an overcrowded departure lounge is one thing you don't need to worry about – this luggage includes its own seat."

New system offers more accurate blood pressure measurements

New system offers more accurate blood pressure measurements: "Traditionally, blood pressure is measured using the familiar inflatable cuff and stethoscope on the upper arm. While this method has sufficed for over a century, some people maintain that it is inaccurate – blood pressure in the arm is reportedly higher than at the heart, and not by a consistent, easily compensated-for amount."

'Super skin' powered by stretchable solar cells

'Super skin' powered by stretchable solar cells: "Last September we covered a story about a pressure-sensitive artificial skin developed at Stanford University that is so sensitive it can 'feel' the weight of a butterfly. As part of a goal to create what she calls 'super skin,' Stanford researcher Zhenan Bao is now giving the artificial skin the ability to detect chemical and biological molecules"

New Vaio S series brings fast boot, twin battery configuration and full flat design

New Vaio S series brings fast boot, twin battery configuration and full flat design

The transferrable Euroengel refrigerated box

The transferrable Euroengel refrigerated box: "Eberspächer is best known for its OEM work with vehicle manufacturers in the field of exhausts and heaters, but the company's new Euroengel compressor refrigerated range directly targets end users."

Robots ready to run full marathon

Robots ready to run full marathon: "Vstone, an Osaka-based technology firm, is organizing the world's first marathon for robots. As many of you will already know, a marathon is 42 kilometers (or about 26 miles), and these little mechanical men are ready to run the whole thing."

Activating brain protein shown to aid in stroke recovery

Activating brain protein shown to aid in stroke recovery: "t's certainly not a news flash to say that being in a stimulating environment, where there's plenty to perceive and think about, is good for the brain – new neural pathways are formed, and existing ones are kept from atrophying."

Copia – social media meets the eReader

Copia – social media meets the eReader: "If we need evidence of the central role the digital world is taking in our modern lives, we need look no further than social networking. In a very short time, updating Facebook profiles and Tweet streams have become a pivotal part of everyday life for many millions of people."