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The latest in prosthetic limb technology
In recent years we've seen exciting advancements in the functionality and aesthetics of prosthetic limb options for amputees.
2 | May 18, 2012 3:00am
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10 strange uses for 3D printing
Revolutionary 3D printing may be just that - but some companies have put the technology to strange uses.
5 | September 3, 2012 12:34pm
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Ideas that are worth millions (photos)
Futuristic electronics, a supercomputer brain, and other technology projects won 1.5 million euros and a chance to win 100 million more in a competition aimed at using technology to solve social...
2 | May 6, 2011 8:13am
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Turn any surface into a touchscreen (photos)
Researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University have shown off technology that can turn any surface into a touchscreen.
1 | October 20, 2011 10:48am
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Unilever's new plant in Mexico is green model for future facilities (photos)
The new Unilever Aerosols plant in Cuernavaca uses renewable energy, rainwater harvesting and new technologies to minimize its environmental impact. It will be the model for at least 30 new...
September 15, 2011 4:45am
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How to dismantle a nuclear reactor (photos)
There are currently 104 nuclear reactors generating electricity in the United States, and most will operate a few decades beyond their design life cycle. A huge engineering challenge to clean up...
3 | August 11, 2011 6:56pm
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Emerging tech trends that could change your life (photos)
Here is a gallery of technology that could change your life from some of the most interesting posts on Chris Jablonski’s Emerging Tech blog.
August 10, 2011 8:48am
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VW shows off Electronics Research Lab (photos)
Volkswagen gives a peek at some of the new technology it hopes will sell cars and make driving safer and more interesting.
May 3, 2011 11:12am
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Making LEDs smarter (photos)
Start-up Digital Lumens has developed a commercial LED light fixture that uses a computer technology to vastly improve efficiency.
April 25, 2011 12:49pm
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Nissan Leaf Nismo RC (photos)
The Nissan Leaf Nismo RC is a zero-emissions race car prototype that uses production components from the consumer Leaf model but wraps them in a carbon fiber body.
1 | April 26, 2011 7:57am
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GE develops 500GB holographic drive (photos)
After years of trying, GE says that it has developed micro-holographic material that records data at the same speed as Blu-ray disks.
3 | July 26, 2011 2:29pm
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Emerging tech trends that could change your life (photos)
Here is a gallery of technology that could change your life from some of the most interesting posts on Chris Jablonski’s Emerging Tech blog.
August 10, 2011 8:48am
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From iPods to thermostats, tackling home energy (photos)
The man who headed the original iPod development team has a new project - building a better thermostat.
1 | October 25, 2011 7:55am
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Robots invade Madrid (photos)
MADRID -- Juegetronica, Madrid's first robotics store, has expanded just in time for the holiday season in newly robot-loving Spain.
3 | December 22, 2011 3:56am
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Environmentally-friendly robots (photos)
Robots can fight pollution, climate change and help better the environment in many ways. Here are a few green-bots that get the job done.
2 | April 26, 2011 11:37am
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Off the grid: 10 fuel cell deployments (photos)
Even though some have started to question the viability of fuel cells as an energy option, some household-name businesses are giving them a try.
August 8, 2011 6:09pm
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Intel's annual Tech Innovation event (photos)
Intel's annual event is filled with exciting and innovative products ranging from digital touch screens for in-store shopping to robots that could act as personal assistants.
2 | April 28, 2011 7:03am
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The latest in prosthetic limb technology
In recent years we've seen exciting advancements in the functionality and aesthetics of prosthetic limb options for amputees.
2 | May 18, 2012 3:00am















