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SEM image of carbon nanotube bundles (Image: Materialscientist via Wikipedia Commons)

Science

Producing carbon nanotubes on an industrial scale

Researchers have unveiled a method for the industrial-scale processing of pure carbon nanotube fibers that builds upon the tried-and-true processed that chemical firms have used for decades to produce plastics.

The Asus P7DP55DE-E Premium will be the first motherboard to support USB 3.0.

Computing

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium motherboard supports USB 3.0

Asus announced the P7DP55DE-E Premium, the world's first motherboard to support USB 3.0.

The Nintendo DSi LL features larger 4.2-inch dual screens, a bigger pen-like stylus and improved battery life

Games

Nintendo DSi LL upgrades to larger screens and stylus

A new model Nintendo DSi console - the LL - is being launched this month with larger 4.2-inch dual screens and a larger stylus (roughly the same size as a pen). The DSi LL will be bundled with three DSiWare titles pre-installed.

Dell's SX22102 monitor offers multi-touch functionality

Computing

Dell SX2210T - multi-touch, Windows 7 ready, full HD monitor

Dell's SX2210T monitor features a HD widescreen, a webcam and multi-touch technology.

The Opera camper trailer has every conceivable luxury: electrically-adjustable beds, hot and cold water, ceramic toilet, LED lighting and a mobile hob and barbecue for cooking outside

Camping Trailers

‘Opera’ luxury camper trailer hits a high note

The "Opera”, designed by Belgian architect Axel Enthoven, emulates the classical, timeless lines of the Sydney Opera House in Australia in a luxurious fold-out mobile home.

Automotive

Subaru WRX STI TRAX hits the backcountry

We've seen this approach to Arctic off-roading at a concept level, but this snow-eating Subaru WRX STI is most definitely for real.

The CyberWalk omni-directional treadmill is like a conveyor belt of conveyor belts

Virtual Reality

Take a stroll through virtual reality on the CyberWalk omni-directional treadmill

The CyberWalk omni-directional treadmill allows someone to walk in any direction while staying centered on the treadmill, offering the potential for truly natural walking and immersion in virtual environments.

The SmartHand and its first human subject, Robin af Ekenstam

Wellness and Healthy Living

SmartHand brings movement AND touch to amputees

Scientists have successfully wired a state-of-the-art artificial hand to existing nerve endings in the stump of a severed arm to create an intelligent artificial prosthetic hand with all basic features displayed by a real one.

The iconic sleek red roof is inspired by the double-curve side of the Ferrari GT

Automotive

Ferrari theme park on track for 2010

New attractions confirmed for Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010

A 'Smart Trash' concept receptacle with scanner to keep track of trash

Environment

‘Smart Trash’ cash for recycling concept

A “Smart Trash” concept proposes using a scanner integrated into a trashcan to records what is being disposed so people can determine what pieces are potentially valuable and potentially provide a cash incentive for recycling.

A prototype of the "stealth" blade developed by QinetiQ and Vestas is fitted onto a Vestas V90 turbine at Swaffham Wind Park in Norfolk (Image: QinetiQ)

Environment

Stealth wind turbines developed to avoid radar confusion

QinetiQ and Vestas have created stealth technology for wind turbines which make them virtually invisible to radar

Architecture

Technosphere: eco-friendly Earth in miniature proposed for Dubai

It's been a while since we've taken a look at the weird and wonderful canvas that is Dubai's skyline of the future, and this proposal from James Law Cybertecture would slot neatly in.

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