Invention

The 2010 Nobel Prize In Physiology or Medicine: In Vitro Fertilization

by Myra Per-Lee

"You have brought many people into this world who can change it," reads one of the congratulatory notes to Professor Robert G Edwards, the British biologist who today won the 2010 Nobel Prize In Physiology or Medicine for his seminal work on in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is used to treat infertility, a medical condition which affects more than 10 percent of couples worldwide.

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Take The Party Wherever You Go With The Cruzin Cooler

by Kim Patterson

Have you ever been on your way to a picnic or backyard barbeque and realized that you forgot the cooler? You know, the one with all of your special cocktails, mocktails and outdoor snacks. To keep yourself out of this type of sticky predicament you could invest in a Cruzin Cooler.

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Awesome Eyeglasses For The Future Win Wall Street Journal Tech Award

by Myra Per-Lee

Edyeglass technology hasn't advance very much since the 19th century... until now. TruFocals, soon to be re-branded Superfocus, are the coolest things in prescription eyeglasses since Benjamin Franklin made his own. In fact, they are designed just like Franklin's glasses.

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The Wobbly DEWS Toothbrush Won't Fall Over

by Kim Patterson

Why is it that everything to do with kids and toothbrushes is a challenge? Getting them to brush their teeth is a struggle, getting them to do it properly is a huge effort and getting them to keep their toothbrush clean is practically an impossibility, especially when you are dealing with really young kids. The DEWS toothbrush design features a rounded, wobbly doll-like handle base that tapers in towards the brush end.

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Sustainsia Makes Working From Home Even Greener

by Amanda Hinski

Working from home just got even greener with Sustainsia, Inc.'s new solar powered, at-home work stations. Small enough to fit in the backyard, these little pods provide telecommuters with a back-to-basics, natural vibe for their home office needs.

Apple's Next Venture: iMove Hybrid Car

by Amanda Hinski

Apple presents its latest design: the iMove hybrid car. Intended for the year 2020, the hybrid bosts a "photochromic" exterior, touchscreen dashboard, and a look reminscent of Apple's iconic computer mouse. Highly customizable and environmentally friendly, this sleek car was designed by a 20 year-old college student.

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Children's Book Turns Harry Potter's Fiction Into Reality

by Ron Callari

While most children ardently believe the magic conjured up by Harry Potter and his band of wizards is the real deal - they soon learn to file those beliefs away, alongside Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. Fiction is make-believe and scientific proof is another thing all together. That was, until augmented reality kind of blurred the literary landscape.

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'Celery' Provides Fast Communication For The Computer Shy

by Boomer Babe

Celery brings your friends and family into the world of speedy connection. With this machine they can communicate just as fast as the rest of us, and be more involved and in touch with the people they love.

Perfect Fit Button Offers No Hassle Waistband Adjustment

by Kim Patterson

With fall here already, the holidays will be upon us before we know it. Yes, yes, I know it seems far too early to be thinking about that, but you know it’s true. Anyways, once the festivities roll around you may want to look into some Perfect Fit Buttons.

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Human Birds Take Flight In The Great White North

This human-powered plane seems entirely safe.

by Doug Bonderud

Canadians have proven their usefulness once again, with students from the University of Toronto devising the world’s first continuously flying ornithopter.

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Giving People A Leg Up - HAL Can Do That, Actually

HAL can help those who can't walk get up and out there.

by Doug Bonderud

Japanese company's Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) may give those with mobility disorders the chance to scale mountains.

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Social Bookmarking Replaces Digg With Foursquare, News With Location

by Ron Callari

The excitement of Digg recently reinventing itself to resurrect social bookmarking as a viable news service dissipated as fast as it was introduced. Folks have found Twitter and Facebook more reliable resources for gathering and saving real-time news.

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Visually Impaired Assistant Looks To Give People Second Sight

by Doug Bonderud

Aiming to help people who can’t see find a simpler way to get around, designer Noam Klopper has introduced the Visually Impaired Assistant (VIA).

The Bubble Scrubber Makes Dishwashing Less Tedious

by Kim Patterson

One thing that I absolutely despise is doing the dishes. It would be nice to have something to make the whole process a bit more entertaining. The Bubble Scrubber by Fred & Friends is part cleaning tool and part toy, which is a very rare combination.

Non-Invasive Type 1 Diabetes Testing On The Horizon

by Kim Patterson

There is possibly some good news on the horizon for the millions of people who suffer from type 1 diabetes. Rather than having to continually draw blood for testing blood glucose levels, patients may one day have the option of testing without pricking the skin at all. Hard at work in the labs of MIT, researchers are developing a method of testing the blood with light.

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Social Media Introduces iTrailer For 'The Social Network' Movie

by Ron Callari

Without clearing it with Apple, the producers of The Social Network and Scott Pilgrim vs The World have introduced "iTrailer" - as an innovative means for users to interact with a movie's trailer while the video is playing online.

Philips Creates The Airfryer For Greaseless Frying

by Kim Patterson

It is one of nature’s cruel little jokes on us – the foods that are the most tempting are almost always the worst ones for our health. Luckily for all of the fried food lovers (and closet fried food lovers) out there, Phillips has created the Airfryer. This device uses hot air to create crispy fried foods.

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The Digital Peephole Viewer: I Can SEE You Now!

by Boomer Babe

How would you like a peephole that really lets you see who's at your door? This is one that assures that you will clearly see outside and the person outside will not see you or your shadow to make him aware that someone's peeping at him! It's the Brinno Electronic PeepHole Viewer, and you don't even have to reach the PeepHole to see who's outside!

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Chattanooga's Internet Speed, Choo Choos Its Way To Fastest In World!

by Ron Callari

When trains were the fastest mode of transportation in the country, it made sense that a railroad-line popularized in a 1940s big band song by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra would become world famous. But globally, since that time, you haven't heard much about that quaint little town in Tennessee. That was - until the city's utility company, EPB announced Chattanooga will be competing with Hong Kong in offering the fastest Internet service on the planet.

CoolSculpting Freezes Away Your Excess Fat

by Kim Patterson

While plastic surgery has certainly become quite popular over the years, I think that the majority of people are too afraid to actually go under the knife and risk the potential side effects of many procedures. Well there is now a new, non-surgical option for those who want to get rid of a little flab here and there. The CoolSculpting procedure by Zeltiq uses a freezing method to eliminate fat cells from the body.

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