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Friendly bacteria could be used to protect critically ill patients from developing pneumonia, scientists believe.

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

Scientists say they have worked out the complete genetic blueprint of a cancer for the first time.

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

Photos via Journee and Lighting Science
We’ve been expecting it…the next generation of lighting is coming within a few months. And our next generation of lighting is going to look really weird.
Osram Sylvania and Philips, and many others are introducing LED bulbs to the US markets and across the world, but it isn’t likely that […]

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

Image source: Selina Rose
The idea of putting felt rugs, table runners and wallcoverings around your home might bring back images of arts and crafts projects from elementary school. But the designs coming out of Selina Rose are anything but elementary.
More Selina Rose pieces after the Jump…

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

You might not guess just by looking, but, in the image above, there are two apartments, two sets of dining room furniture, six stools and a bed. Through a variety of gyrations, these objects unfold, change, and otherwise transform, creating functional furniture from previously unrecognizable, compacted boxes, cubes and other geometrical shapes — like puzzles […]

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

Remember, Drive Carefully
There aren’t many Tesla Roadster electric cars on the road right now, so it’s a bit heartbreaking to see photos of this lifeless Roadster carcass (via Wrecked Exotic Cars).
It is apparently the 3rd Tesla to crash: The first time “was when a technician was testing the vehicle and ran into the back […]

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Cars and Transportation. Comments: None

NComputing, a California-based company, is creating a networked computer that uses about 1 watt of power. Sound like a futuristic dream? Not to the 1 million people currently using their devices. …

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

Photo of San Jose City Hall by Bryce Edwards
The highest ranking competitors in the California Clean Tech Open are about to get a big boost from the city of San Jose.
In an effort to nurture clean tech during a time when venture capitalists are beginning to trim investments, the city is awarding 12 innovators […]

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

Remember, Drive Carefully
There aren’t many Tesla Roadster electric cars on the road right now, so it’s a bit heartbreaking to see photos of this lifeless Roadster carcass (via Wrecked Exotic Cars).
It is apparently the 3rd Tesla to crash: The first time “was when a technician was testing the vehicle and ran into the back […]

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Science and Technology. Comments: None