'Couch potato' rowing chair energises tech fair
It looks like an ordinary black, comfy chair, perfect for a relaxing hour or two in front of the television.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 5, 2013
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New system for aircraft forecasts potential storm hazards over oceans
(Phys.org)—The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has developed a prototype system to help flights avoid major storms as they travel over remote ocean regions. The 8-hour forecasts of potentially dangerous ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 11, 2012
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SpaceX’s Dragon, now with seating for seven
So much for the idea that space capsules are cramped and can only carry a limited crew. SpaceX revealed a prototype for their new crew cabin design, as they conducted a joint daylong review with NASA of the Dragon crew vehicle ...
Space Exploration
Mar 19, 2012
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All-in-one computerized scheduling will make airports greener, more efficient
A new computerised approach to airport operations is being developed that will reduce delays, speed up baggage handling and decrease pollution.
Engineering
Oct 19, 2009
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Medieval manuscripts to get technological makeover
The world's largest collection of Anglo-Saxon (Old English) poetry may soon be available on a smart device App, as part of a project initiated by the University of Exeter.
Other
Nov 8, 2012
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Japan's next gizmo: brainwave-controlled cat ears
A team of Japanese inventors have come with a new device that blends the country's fascination with cuteness and its penchant for experimental high-tech -- brainwave-controlled cat ears.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 8, 2011
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World's most challenging terrain virtually tested by Buick
It's a technology that would captivate anyone who grew up on video games. What if you could create an exact digital replica of one of the world's most challenging roads and then drive virtual cars on it to see what happens?
Engineering
Oct 14, 2010
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NASA Research to Help Aircraft Avoid Ocean Storms, Turbulence
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA is funding the development of a prototype system to provide aircraft with updates about severe storms and turbulence as they fly across remote ocean regions.
Earth Sciences
Jul 7, 2009
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