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Can't Sleep? Log OnSHUTi (Sleep Healthy Using the Internet) is an automated online treatment system to help people with insomnia.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Eeeek! Robot Mimics Rats
Psikharpax has working whiskers, cameras for eyes, microphone ears and a set of tiny wheels.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Can You Have Bones Like Wolverine's?New material is stronger than steel.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Satellite Images Used to Create Better CamouflageA mesh material uses images gathered from cameras on drones and satellites to create camouflage.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Cell Phone Ultrasound Device Like Trek 'Tricorder'Handheld ultrasound probe is used in conjunction with a Windows-based mobile phone.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Cell Phone Unlocks with Arm Swing
Who wants to type in a code when you want to make a call?
By Bill Christensen Published
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Vacuum Cleaner Senses Human EmotionsSpecially-equipped Roomba robot vacuum cleaner can now sense human emotional states.
By Bill Christensen Published
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You Pay, Computer Prays For YouInformation Age Prayer is a site that charges you a monthly fee to say prayers for you.
By Bill Christensen Published
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'Star Wars' Laser Kills Mosquitoes
Physicists have created a laser weapon that targets mosquitoes.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Kindle 2 Reads Aloud, as Sci-Fi PredictedAmazon's new Kindle electronic book reader has a text-to-speech feature.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Robot Does Breast Biopsy
A robot for breast exams and breast biopsy is being developed at Duke University.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Wood-Boring Wasp Inspires Brain Surgery Robot
A new prototype surgical robot developed in Britain bores into the brain like a wood wasp.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Star Trek Now: Lasers Close Incisions
A new way to close surgical incisions looks a lot like Star Trek technology.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Better Than Bombs: Rocket Balls
They propel themselves every which way, bouncing off hardened walls and breaking through doors.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Icy Slush Chills Blood to Save LivesA bio-compatible ice slurry is injected right into the body.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Earth Can't Cope, New Planets NeededSci-fi writers have solutions to our woes.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Was That a Real Hologram on CNN?CNN's election coverage had reporter Jessica Yellin beamed in.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Armpit Screens Are The Pits
Nobody needs this. Really.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Amazing Ultralight Solar Plane Flies For DaysThe Zephyr solar plane has sailed to a record for sun-powered unmanned flight.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Will the U.S. Have a Droid Army?
The U.S. military may be 30 percent robotic by the year 2020.
By Bill Christensen Published
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First Electronic Ink Magazine Cover Expected
The first E-ink cover for a magazine will come out with the September issue of Esquire.
By Bill Christensen Published
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New Paper Tough As Steel
Nanopaper made of gently processed natural cellulose nanofibers is found to have remarkable strength.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Robot Caddy Packs Clubs, Stays QuietGuaranteed never to snigger if you three-putt or slice one out of bounds.
By Bill Christensen Published
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Sea Creature Inspires Flexible Fabric
A biopolymer that switches from rigid to flexible mimics sea cucumbers.
By Bill Christensen Published
