Monday, September 28, 2009

I Want a Cyborg Beetle!

They implant electrodes into the insects' brain when it's younger, then use electrical impulse to steer the bug from a laptop.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Microbot Bacteria Collectively Controlled

These bacteria follow orders, so don't make their inventor mad.
In this video, the bacteria move an "A" shaped piece with another to form an "M" shape.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid263777539?bctid=23175821001

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Self Erasing Paper and Fashion Laptops

Self-Erasing Paper
Self-Erasing Paper uses a printer that aligns the molecules in the paper into a readable form. As time passes, the molecules rearrange themselves to their original positions. No batteries required, it a chemical process. This could be used to create things like expiring money, coupons, tickets, temporary ID's and secret notes!

Designer Laptops
Who thought something as nerdy as a laptop would one day be toted down a high-fashion runway?

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Air Powered Cell Phone Batteries

This technology could make your cellphone lighter, and smaller.

Monitor: Air power | The Economist

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