Bill Christensen
Latest articles by Bill Christensen

Real Mineral Nearly Identical to Superman's Kryptonite
By Bill Christensen published
Minerologist Chris Stanley was puzzled when miners brought him an unusual specimen.

Robot Skin Gets Sensitive
By Bill Christensen published
Robots are becoming more and more like us.

The Incredible Art of Bacteria
By Bill Christensen published
Colonies of tens of billions of microorganisms do the work.
Smart Drink Coasters Form Pub Network
By Bill Christensen published
Coasters communicate with each other.
New Fabric Resists Bomb Blasts
By Bill Christensen published
The fabric actually becomes thicker when stretched.
Tattoos Could Replace Needle Sticks For Diabetics
By Bill Christensen published
A new tattoo may help diabetics monitor their condition.
Android Dental Patient Talks Back When Hurt
By Bill Christensen published
Arobotic dental patient can convey pain during an examination.
Eve: An Understanding Virtual Teacher
By Bill Christensen published
Easy with Eve is a new virtual teaching system.

Laser Zaps Viruses
By Bill Christensen published
Shine a light, kill a virus, leave healthy tissue intact.
Moth Controls Robot
By Bill Christensen published
Mothbot is a small robotic vehicle controlled by the brain of a moth.

Robotic Arm is Amazingly Human-Like
By Bill Christensen published
A new robotic arm works just like yours.

Workout MP3 Player Listens To Your Heart
By Bill Christensen published
Yamaha's new MP3 player adjusts to the rhythm of your heart.
Electronic Nose Works Like Yours
By Bill Christensen published
Scientists have developed a machine nose that wotks like yours.

Phone Uses Jaw Bone to Transmit Sound
By Bill Christensen published
New cell phone design uses your own bones to deliver sound.

Radar Device to Spot Enemies Through Walls
By Bill Christensen published
A new radar device helps the military spot enemies.

Implanted Brain Radiator Proposed For Epileptics
By Bill Christensen published
Japanese scientists invent a device that cools down a hot brain.
Police Can Disable New Cars on Demand
By Bill Christensen published
Police cars will be able to command new cars to stop.

Computerized Pillow Reduces Snoring
By Bill Christensen published
Pillow that reduces snoring invented.

Three-Legged Robot Has a Swinging Walk
By Bill Christensen published
Virginia Tech scientists develop a three-legged robot.
Smart Bra Does Breast Cancer Screening
By Bill Christensen published
A smart bra allows users to detect breast cancer at the earliest possible stage.

Bees Trained as Bomb Sniffers
By Bill Christensen published
Honeybees are trained to recognize particular odors.
Doctor Robots Play 'Operation' Game
By Bill Christensen published
Doctor-Bots might be the forerunners of tomorrow's medical robots.

Thought Commands Move Wheelchair
By Bill Christensen published
New technology allows for brain controlled wheelchair.
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