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This tiny microfluidic device uses carbon nanotubes 30 microns in diameter to separate cancer cells from normal blood cells (Image: Brian Wardle)

Science

Microfluidic device promises rapid detection of cancer and HIV

A cross-discipline project that brings together biomedicine and nano-engineering has lead to the development of a dime-sized microfluidic device that can rapidly detect cancer cells in a blood sample.

Einstein's theory of special relativity is the basis for the Einstein's Pedometer iPhone app

Mobile Technology

Einstein's Pedometer app provides a relatively good incentive to get you moving

Einstein's Pedometer is an iPhone app that will let you know just how many extra nanoseconds, relatively speaking, you've gained by getting moving as opposed to sitting on your rear end.

Automotive

LF-Gh Hybrid Grand Tourer Concept previews future visage of Lexus brand

Toyota's luxury Lexus brand will show a LF-Gh hybrid Grand Tourer concept at the New York International Auto Show next week, offering what the company claims are strong cues for the future design of Lexus production vehicles.

The MuCell technology inspired by the Aero bar will first appear in Ford vehicle engine covers

Automotive

Ford turns to chocolate bar to develop lighter plastic components

Ford engineers have produced a lighter plastic by introducing gas bubbles into the plastic as it is molded.

BLAZE Induction Charger for the Nintendo Wii Mote

Games

BLAZE releases wireless-charging solution for the Nintendo Wii remote

BLAZE has released a new wireless-charging solution for the Nintendo Wii remote.

Aircraft

New advanced composite material lends itself to aircraft safety

MIT researchers have developed an advanced composite material which could have big implications for make aircraft safety.

Professors Cor Koning (left) and Paul van der Schoot (right), with their new transparent conducting film (Image: Bart van Overbeeke)

Electronics

Replacement developed for rare material widely used in electronics manufacture

Researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology have developed a replacement material for indium tin oxide that uses commonly available materials, and is environmentally friendly.

NOVITEC TRIDENTE's supercharged Maserati GranCabrio puts out 590 hp / 434 kW,peak torque of 572 Nm and a top speed of 301 km/h (187 mph)

Automotive

Supercharged Maserati GranCabrio tops 300 km/h

NOVITEC TRIDENTE's supercharged Maserati GranCabrio puts out 590 hp / 434 kW, peak torque of 572 Nm and a top speed of 301 km/h (187 mph). Hold on to your hat!

The color-changing, heat-sensitive fiber researchers plan to weave into bandages (Image: Louise van der Werff/CSIRO)

Wellness and Healthy Living

Color-changing, heat-sensitive bandage indicates infection

Australian researchers have developed a fiber that changes color in response to temperature with the aim of creating a smart bandage that can indicate the state of underlying wounds and warn of infection.

The Flash Bainite steel heat-treatment process

Science

Self-taught metallurgist creates lighter, stronger steel in a flash

Self-taught metallurgist Gary Cole has invented a process that produces stell that is lighter and seven percent stronger than martensitic advanced high-strength steel.

Laptops

The famous Datamancer’s Steampunk Laptop is now up for sale

Richard "Datamancer" Nagy, creator of the one-off Steampunk Laptop, will now be building the Victorian-era-inspired devices for paying customers.

Automotive

Engine variants revealed for MINI Coupé

Mini has revealed the two-seater Mini Coupé will be offered with four different engine variants.

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