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Airwaves City Car Concept Focuses on Safety

We have seen quite a few City Car Concepts over past few months. However, most of them only solve the problem of fuel consumption and harmful emissions. The new Airwaves City Car Concept was designed to not only help with fuel and pollution, but also to save lives and money.

Luxury Bach Miso Sounds Good, Tastes Great!

by Steve Levenstein

Call it "food that bites Bach"... Bahha no Yuraku Kyoichiraku miso made by Marujyu, a Japanese food manufacturer, owes its excellent taste to the music of J.S. Bach pumped into miso fermentation chambers. At least, that's the tune they're playing.

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Fixing Broken Hearts With Menstrual Blood

by Steve Levenstein

Could "the curse" become the cure? It could happen, if Japanese scientists have their way. Experiments performed at the Keio University school of medicine have succeeded in growing sheets of heart muscle from connective tissue cells harvested from menstrual blood.

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New Wireless Adapter Promises 6x the Range

by Ben Arnold

Wireless internet is great, until you find yourself out of range of the nearest access point. Carry the ultimate geek trump card with you at all times, the Hawking Technology Hi-Gain Wireless-300N USB Dish Network Adapter.

Nanomachine Kills Cancer Cells With Exposure To Light

by Mariella Moon

A new nanomachine from UCLA kills cancer cells as controlled by light.

This Tea Is Smoking!

by Toby

If you've quit smoking, but still miss the trappings -- the feel of the package, the confidence you got from knowing there were still 18 cigarettes left in the package, memories of your passionate romance with James Dean or Sharon Stone, or just the excuse to take a short break from work -- there's still hope for you, according to at least one concept developer.

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On April 25, We Commemorate The Invention Of The Guillotine

by Samantha

On this day in 1792, the infamous guillotine claimed its first victim - a robber named Jacques Nicolas Pelletier. The guillotine remained France's number one method of execution for the next 189 years. To commemorate the role Pelletier played in history, let's take a look at the invention of the guillotine.

Where Rich Dogs Are Crate-Trained

by Lady Bee

Tired of those big rectangular wire boxes for crating your puppy or dog? They may be functional, but boy are they ugly! DesignGo! has created something truly unique, but a sure heck-of-a-long-time coming... an elegant spherical-shaped dog crate for a rich dog who resides in a chic, modern home. It's called the eiCrate.

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Stop His Wee Wee With a Teepee

by Tammy

Those who have baby boys have undoubtedly been blessed with at least one surprise squirt during changing time. Now there is a product designed to avoid such an unfortunate event.

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Great Invention Idea? 5 Mother's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Mom

by Elizabeth Valeri

Mother's Day is around the corner. What better time is there to honor the women who give us life and who make up the cornerstones of psychoanalysis? That's why I'm recommending the following five patents as perfect, non-traditional gift ideas for your mom - whether you like her or not. C'mon dude, she had you!

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10 Works of Art to Make When You're Bored Out of Your Mind

by Diana Eid

I don't know about you, but when I get bored I feel like sleeping. This is what makes me the lazy person that I am. However, there is a solution! Creating art and making statements makes for a fun-filled day for everyone. Next time you're painfully bored, try making some of this art at home.

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A Slightly Fatter Honda Fit

by George Delozier

Since its introduction a few years ago, the Honda Fit has made a huge impression on perspective car buyers. With a 5 person seating capacity and very impressive fuel economy, what's not to like? Which is why Honda decided to make a big brother for the Fit.

Recycled Weapons Calls For Peace After Long War

by Gloria Campos

After more than 30 years of civil war, ending in 1998, the Cambodian government has collected and destroyed more than 160,000 weapons across the country. In the name of peace some of those weapons were donated to the PAPC. The PAPC (Peace Art Project Cambodia) is a project that was created in November of 2003 by British artist Sasha Constable, small weapons specialist with the European Union.

Crisper Foods With Frisper Vacuum Sealer

by Toby

Number one way to save the earth: Don't Waste! Number one way to save food: Vacuum Seal. Number one Vacuum Sealer: The Frisper?

It certainly is economical. And the Frisper has high ratings. Let's take a look!

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Keyboard Pants: The Ultimate in Typing Readiness!

by Ben Arnold

The ultimate in geek-wear, keyboard pants, allow their wearer to plop down in front of any computer, plug in, and utilize a keyboard, mouse, and speakers, all stitched into the fabric of the pants themselves! What will they think of next?

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MoneyMaker Pump Inventor Wins Lemelson-MIT Sustainability Award

by Myra Per-Lee

Dr. Martin Fisher, inventor of the MoneyMaker irrigation pump has won the $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for sustainability for his invention. The pump, available now in three versions, has helped more than 300,000 African farmers become entrepreneurs and rise out of poverty.

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Taxidermy Camel + Oversized Suitcase = Controversial Art

by Diana Eid

Pakistani artist, Huma Mulji, has created a work of art that caused some concerns at a recent art fair in Dubai - a taxidermy camel stuffed into an oversized suitcase.

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Leaving The U.S. Behind: Cutting-Edge MySpace found in Korea

by Andrew Domino

MySpace moves east, opening versions in South Korea and India. They're more advanced than the U.S. version, to attract computer experts and tech fans.

California Baby Promises Happy Bottoms

by Tammy

Thanks to inventor Jessica Iclisoy, parents can rest a little bit easier, at least when it comes to their baby’s skincare.

Preserved Coelacanth Highlights Tokyo Evolution Exhibition

Darwin Evolution Exhibition Features Preserved "Living Fossil" Coelacanth

by Steve Levenstein

Japan's National Museum of Nature and Science has acquired a preserved Coelacanth to highlight its "Darwin" evolution-themed exhibition being held in Tokyo. The Coelacanth, a fish often referred to as a "living fossil", has changed very little since the species originated approximately 380 million years ago.

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