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A new coating that reportedly allows foods to last longer has a structure similar to a brick wall(Image: Texas A&M University)

Science

Nano-brick packaging allows foods to last longer

A "nano-brick" coating developed for food wrap should help foods last considerably longer by sealing out oxygen.

Kansas City, Kansas, will be the first city to benefit from Google's 1Gbps network (Image: Airtuna08)

Telecommunications

Kansas City is first city chosen for Google's fiber-to-the-home rollout

After receiving submissions from nearly 1,100 cities, Google has now revealed it will build its first ultra high-speed network in Kansas City, Kansas.

Stroke

Head-worn device uses sonar to rapidly diagnose stroke

A team of radiologists and retired US Navy sonar experts have used technology developed for submarines as the basis for a new device which offers quick detection, diagnosis and monitoring of stroke.

The Single Shot Palm Pistol is fired by use of the thumb rather than the index finger via a "push" of between 9-10 pounds

Military

Single-shot, thumb-operated Palm Pistol set for 2011 release

Due for release in 2011, the Palm Pistol is an easily concealed, deployed and used single-shot weapon for self defense.

QinetiQ will provide unmanned vehicle equipment to Japan to aid in cleanup and recovery efforts

Robotics

QinetiQ provides unmanned robotic systems to aid in Japan's recovery efforts

QinetiQ will provide unmanned vehicle equipment and training to aid in in the dangerous task of clearing hazardous debris resulting from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011.

Automotive

New Porsche Panamera Turbo S packs 550 hp and 800 Nm of torque

The new Panamera Turbo S is the new top model in Porsche's Gran Turismo line and can go from a standing start to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 306 km/h (191 mph).

Kia Naimo Concept - 125 mile range and 150 km/h top speed

Automotive

Kia Naimo electric concept makes debut in Seoul

Designed as a five-door, four-seater urban commuter, Kia's Naimo concept is powered by an 80 kW electric motor which delivers a top speed of 150 km/h.

The EX HD eCAFE notebook with 16GB of flash storage, HDMI-out and a claimed 13 hours of battery life

Mobile Technology

Hercules announces new eCAFÉ netbook with 13 hour battery life

Hercules has announced a couple of new 10-inch eCAFÉ netbooks – one less than an inch thick and the other promising at least 13 hours of "real use" battery life.

Nexus has introduced silent switching technology to the computer mouse, to rid users of those irritating click sounds

Computing

Nexus takes the click out of the computer mouse

Nexus has introduced silent switching technology to the computer mouse, to rid users of those irritating click sounds.

Michal Prywata and Thiago Caires with their AMO Arm(All photos courtesy Ryerson University)

Robotics

Pneumatic thought-controlled prosthetic arm created by students

Two undergraduate students from Toronto's Ryerson University have created a prosthetic arm that is controlled by its wearer's brain signals, and powered by compressed air.

The Video Name Tag is a miniature OLED screen that displays advertising, that retail salespeople wear like a traditional name tag

Wearables

Video Name Tags turn salespeople into walking TV commercials

The Video Name Tag is a miniature OLED screen that displays advertising, that retail salespeople wear like a traditional name tag.

iPet Companion is a system that allows internet users to remotely play with cats living in animal shelters, via their computers and in real time(All images courtesy AprioriControl)

Pets

iPet Companion lets people play with real kitties over the internet

iPet Companion is a system that allows internet users to remotely play with cats living in animal shelters, via their computers and in real time.

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