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NASA wind tunnel tests of the SMART Rotor

Aircraft

NASA investigating the SMART shape changing helicopter rotor

NASA wind tunnel test of the SMART Rotor which has rotor blades made with shape-changing materials , shows promise for helicopters with greatly improved rotor blade efficiency in the not so distant future.

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Automotive

Mazda begins commercial leasing of Premacy RE hybrid rotary hydrogen vehicle

Mazda has commenced commercial leasing of their Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, a hydrogen hybrid vehicle that combines Mazda’s hydrogen rotary engine with an electric motor.

Architecture

AIRchitecture: Flying classrooms of the future

Geotectura and Malka have developed a concept for a zeppelin-style flying structure for Delft University’s Architecture Faculty- the AIRchitecture - a dynamic, real-world learning environment with a minimal carbon footprint.

Science

Zebrafish sheds light on blindness

A study of the retinal development of zebrafish larvae and the genetic switch it has identified may help understand the progression of disease and find more effective treatments for blindness.

Space

Charles Simonyi makes second tourist trip to outer space

Dr Charles Simonyi has made history by becoming the first person to leave Earth for a second time as a space tourist.

Daimler Trucks North America Predictive Cruise Control

Automotive

Predictive Cruise Control unveiled for trucks

Daimler Trucks has shown an innovative "Predictive Cruise Control (PCC)" system in the "Freightliner New Innovation Truck" study at the Mid-America Trucking Show last week. The PCC assistance system uses map and satellite-based route preview

Gametrak Freedom motion control for the Xbox 360 by PDP

Games

Xbox 360 set for Wii-style motion control with Gametrak Freedom

Gametrak Freedom is the new advanced motion controller for the Xbox 360.

Greenbird reached 126mph at Lake Ivanpah

Environment

Wind Powered car sets new world record at 126mph

With a wind speed of just 30 mph (48 km/h) British engineer Richard Jenkins has set a new land speed record for a wind-powered vehicle at a blistering 126.1 mph.

Bicycles

IF MODE: the sleek folding bicycle with a clever twist

Pacific Cycles IF MODE fold up bicycle offers single action automatic folding, converting to a convenient wheelable package.

Children

In the Pocket Baby: compact baby seat you can take anywhere

In the Pocket Baby is a portable baby seat that is compact, light and small enough to fit in your pocket.

Photography

Canon EOS Rebel T1i: HD video at a third the price of the EOS 5D Mark II

Digital SLR cameras featuring HD video capture have burst onto the market in recent months and Canon has now put this functionality within reach of a much wider audience by including 1080p recording in the latest addition to its entry lev

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