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Two new devices harnessing the disinfecting capabilities of plasma are being developed – one to disinfect healthy skin in hospitals and public spaces where bacteria can pose a lethal threat; and another to treat infested chronic wounds.

Census Marine Life scientists have reported findings of more than 17, 500 species of marine life, some of which are entirely new species, inhabiting the deepest realms from 200 meters to 5, 000 meters below the ocean surfaces.

The second largest pearl ever found is to go to auction. Weighing 2.25 kg (5 lb), the six inch diameter pearl bears an uncanny resemblance to a human brain and will sell with the lower half of the giant Tridacna Gigas clam in which it formed.

One of the stand-outs at the IRex robotics expo in Japan this week was the Yurina Care Robot from Japan Logic Machine. Essentially a robotic bed, the 3.5 million Yen (around US$41,000) Yurina reconfigures electronically, on-the-fly and does 4kmh

The Scruzol magnetic screwdriver and drill accessory has convenient dual functionality.

A team of MIT graduates has demonstrated a thermally-activated, color-changing, roofing material called “Thermeleon” that helps reflect heat in summer and absorb heat in winter.

New high-res CCD cameras from SBIG offer sensitivity and flexibility for astrophotography and spectography.

Artificial meat successfully grown in a laboratory for the first time.

Kohjinsha's dual screen laptop is now on sale in Japan, offering two 10.1 inch screens for double the workspace

The new BrailleNote Apex from HumanWare has been designed to enhance the reading and writing experience of blind people with improvements over previous models in connectivity, design and ergonomics.

Pad N'Click adhesive mouse gel pads promise to increase user comfort while reducing stress on joints.

The Touch&Turn cooking concept is a clever solution for the blind and visually-impaired.