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Researchers have genetically modified a cyanobacterium to consume carbon dioxide and produce the liquid fuel isobutanol, using a reaction that is powered directly by energy from sunlight, through photosynthesis.

BMW will show an all-electric 1 Series Coupe bristling with ideas at the NAIAS in January. The ActiveE Concept's 125 kW motor is located in the rear axle, its lithium ion batteries recharge in three hours and it has a range of 160 km.

MINI is set to display a modern version of its spartan MOKE open-body, four-seater of the seventies at NAIAS in January. The “Beachcomber Concept” complements the Moke's sense of adventure with the 4WD drivetrain of MINI’s upcoming compact SUV.

The USB-powered trackball mouse, numeric keypad USB hub consolidates three desktop peripherals into one convenient device, saving more desktop real estate for accountancy books and the like.

Millipore's Scepter crams cell counting technology found in much larger instruments into a hand-held device the size of an automated pipette.

The Bulbdial Clock features three rows of LED's that cast colored shadows representing the hour, minutes and seconds.

After multicores, 3D chips promise faster performance and, even more importantly, better efficiency to reduce the rapidly growing environmental impact of data centers around the globe.

Honda India this week unveiled a new low maintenance 110cc motorcycle model, the CB Twister. Honda expects to sell 220,000 Twisters next year, based on its aggressive styling, 164mpg fuel economy (197mpg imperial) and a price of just US$900.

The D+ropop robotic mannequin is incredibly elegant and will perform a host of new and existing modeling tasks for a one-off price of around USD$5500. It'll work 24/7, won’t throw tantrums, get involved in scandals, or be perpetually late.

As part of a New Year’s promotional sale Japan’s Sogo, Seibu, and Robinson’s department stores will offer people the chance to buy a humanoid robot custom-built to look, move and sound just like them.

After many delays Airbus Military’s all-new A400M four-engine turboprop military transport, designed as a replacement for the C-130 Hercules and Transall C-160, has taken to the air for the first time in the skies above Seville, Spain.

The Keystick keyboard concept features a full-sized QWERTY chicklet keyboard that folds away like a Japanese fan to an easily transportable stick.