World's First Artificial Human Liver Grown In Lab By Bill Christensen last updated 1 September 22 The world's first artificial liver has been grown from stem cells by British scientists. The resulting "mini-liver" is the size of a small coin.
Spray-On Glass Features Unique Protective Coating By Bill Christensen published 16 February 10 Liquid Glass provides an easy-clean coating hundreds of times thinner than a human hair.
Chavez: US 'Tectonic Weapon' Caused Haiti Quake By Bill Christensen published 29 January 10 A 'tectonic weapon' under testing by the United States caused the Haiti earthquake, according to Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.
Airports Could Get Mind-Reading Scanners By Bill Christensen published 28 January 10 A mind-reading scanner that can tell if a given traveler is a potential threat.
New Device Prints Human Tissue By Bill Christensen published 29 December 09 A company is developing devices for human tissue repair and organ replacement.
Robot Helps Grandma Shop By Bill Christensen published 28 December 09 Robovie monitors your Grandma's health and even suggests specific dishes to improve health.
How Brain Scans Are Used In Murder Trials By Bill Christensen published 3 December 09 Courts use results from a brain scan to determine if the defendant was lying.
Video Scenes Pulled from Peoples’ Thoughts By Bill Christensen published 28 November 09 A researcher develops software that can translate your thoughts onto a video screen.
Computers Get Self-Healing Software By Bill Christensen published 23 November 09 Software finds problems and creates patches without human input.
Video Game Requires Kissing By Bill Christensen published 13 November 09 Japan introduced a virtual girlfriend you can actually get physical with.
'First Bank of Antimatter' Issues Anti-Money By Bill Christensen published 28 October 09 An artist will issue the first currency based on anti-matter.
New Robot Delivers Snacks By Bill Christensen published 17 October 09 Snackbot is an autonomous mobile robot whose mission is to bring tasty treats.
Proposal Would Turn San Francisco Bridge into a City By Bill Christensen published 8 October 09 New idea may allow residents to live under the bridge in style.
Underground City Envisioned in Nevada By Bill Christensen published 7 October 09 A new design concept imagines how communities can cope with climate change.
The Challenge of Making Real 'Surrogate' Skin By Bill Christensen published 25 September 09 Can it be done? Not easy.
Robot Hops to Military Duty By Bill Christensen published 21 September 09 Precision Urban Hopper robots, designed for urban warfare, can jump onto or over obstacles more than 25 feet.
Can Robots Make Ethical Decisions? By Bill Christensen published 16 September 09 Morality is no longer the exclusive realm of human philosophers. Now what?
Device Lets the Tongue See By Bill Christensen published 26 August 09 The device was designed to help people who are blind or who have extremely low vision.
Robots Learn to Lie By Bill Christensen published 24 August 09 Researchers let robots evolve in a lab, and they learn to deceive. Should we worry?
Robot Cats Purrrrfect for Elderly By Bill Christensen published 21 August 09 A robotic feline may soon be a popular companion for seniors.
Robot Chefs Run a Restaurant By Bill Christensen published 6 August 09 These chefs will get your order right every time.
Brain Surgery Done With Sound By Bill Christensen published 28 July 09 Focused ultrasound surgery has now been performed successfully on nine human patients.
Robot Model Hits the Runway By Bill Christensen published 25 July 09 The HRP-4C female robot hits the runway at the Osaka fashion show.
ATMs Fight Back With Pepper Spray By Bill Christensen published 22 July 09 ATMs from Absa bank in South Africa have gone hot with their latest means of fighting thieves.
Automated Smile Police Monitor Employees By Bill Christensen published 14 July 09 Smile, or else, the machine tells employees.
