Technology

What Do Bones and Your Car Have in Common

by Katie Gatto

From http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrix/2719467658/

The University of Warwick is developing new fake bones that have a stunning amount in common with the catalytic converter in your car.

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Gold and Drugs. This Time It's A Good Thing

by Katie Gatto

Gold could be a viable new way to deliver nantechology medical treatments to humans.

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8-Wheels Plus 8 Motors Equals 1 Fast Hybrid

by George Delozier

Not too long ago, we showed you the Covini CW6, the six-wheeled supercar with a top speed upwards of 180mph. For many, six wheels were more than enough to keep them occupied. For some reason though, someone out there wanted more. Enter the all electric 8-wheeled Eliica.

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Oceania: An Eco Fridge For 2020

by Must Love Gadgets

Tez Patel, an engineer and industrial designer has created the perfect user-friendly and eco-friendly refrigerator. Though he suggests his eco-fridge, "Oceania," is designed for the year 2020, it sure would be nice if a big kitchen appliance manufacturer made it happen sooner. A fridge can use up to 15 percent of our household energy!

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Esquel: A Chinese Shirt Company in Sync With the Environment

by M Dee Dubroff

The Esquel Group is a Chinese company whose mission involves a great deal more than just the manufacture of premium cotton shirts. Its powers that be have made a serious commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable growth on the Chinese mainland. Read on for more “green” details.

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The 17-Inch MacBook Pro Is The Star At MacWorld!

by Must Love Gadgets

So what if Steve Jobs did not show up at the MacWorld Expo this year. Apple still managed to unveil a new, snazzy, and powerful version of the 17-Inch MacBook Pro.

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Florida Company to Make Plug-In Porsche

by George Delozier

Making an electric sports car that is just as much fun to drive as the traditional sports car is no easy task. So far, only a handful has managed to accomplish this, with names like Fiskar and Tesla coming to mind. A small company out of Florida has taken a different approach to this problem and come up with a promising solution.

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New Type of Energy Saving Lasers Being Developed

by Katie Gatto

Lasers, one the stuff of myths, now a reality. Apparently then come in many different types.

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Toyota May Be Developing a Solar Powered Prius for Production

by George Delozier

When Toyota introduced the Prius, it quickly became one of the most highly preferred hybrids available. However, as more and more companies developed their own hybrid vehicles, the popularity of the Prius began to slip. In an attempt the regain their dominance in the alternative energy realm, Toyota has secretly been developing a solar powered vehicle they hope will see mass production.

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IGo's On A MIssion To Reduce Vampire Energy

by Must Love Gadgets

This week at the Computer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, iGo® will release several new products, including the new laptop charger with IGo Green™. IGo Green is garlic and cross to the energy vampire, the electricity sucker who bites at night, when your gadgets aren't even awake.

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What Technology Will Savvy Moms Be Using in 2009?

by Katie Gatto

What gadgets will be hot with moms all over in 2009, one expert takes a stab at letting us know.

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Russian Electric-Powered Sportscar: Meet Marussia

by M Dee Dubroff

A popular Russian singer and former car-racing champion, Nikolay Fomenko, is preparing to give Russia its very own electric sports car. Read all about the Marussia and this fascinating project that will concentrate on predominantly non-metal exchangeable bodies.

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One-of Dodge Viper Concept Up for Sale

by George Delozier

Since its introduction, the Dodge Viper has been about one thing; Raw horsepower. With a 500hp V10 under the hood and a 6-speed transmission to get the power to the ground, it's no mystery why it became so famous. Now, an even more rare and refined form of the Viper is up for grabs, but you better act fast as there is only one in existence.

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Study Finds Big Butts are Healthy

by Rane

Do you worry about having a big butt or those unsightly “thunder thighs”? Researchers state that having a little extra weight in the butt and hips may protect you against type 2 diabetes.

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World’s Largest Dinosaur Site Uncovered in China

by M Dee Dubroff

Chinese scientists claim that they have discovered the world's largest dinosaur fossil site in the eastern province of Shandong. This is a most interesting development for a country that up until recently has been a relative latecomer to the field of archaeology. Read on for more details.

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Scent Delivery System: Great idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 6842218 known to some as the Scent Delivery System, is a 2005 invention that involves a flow of air via a single conduit with a nasal interface at one end and a fan or canister of compressed air at the other end. Read on for more details even though they already seem superfluous.

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IBM to Make Hydraulic Hybrids

by Katie Gatto

IBM is pairing with UPS and the Eaton Corporation to make hybrid shipping trucks.

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Russia Sends the World’s Hardiest Organisms Into Space

by M Dee Dubroff

Can the world’s hardiest organisms survive three years in outer space? This year, a Russian spaceship will send more than 10 of earth’s toughest life forms into space for the answer. These organisms will face harsh radiation, extreme temperatures and few nutrients, but scientists believe they will survive.

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Ford Demonstrates New Active Park Assist

by George Delozier

For some reason, parallel parking seems to cause problems for many drivers. Of course, there are some who have no problems with it at all, but they seem to be a minority these days. If you are among the populous that has not yet mastered the art of parallel parking, Ford has joined the handful of other manufactures to offer a solution.

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Copycat “Shanzhai” Culture Becomes Innovation in China

by M Dee Dubroff

Now innovation in China has taken on a new and strange dimension that depends upon imitation in order to flourish. If you are about to argue that this is a contradiction in terms, suffice it to say that you are right. Read on anyway, for the fickle finger of marketing and fate points to a very interesting phenomenon.

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