Recent Discoveries and Breakthroughs

Curious to find out about recent discoveries and breakthroughs in health & medicine, science & space, technology, our environment and our living world? Interested in the latest research findings? Please visit us often to get the most interesting research news and updates.

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10 Ig Nobel Prizes For 2012: Recognition Of Funny, Obscure Research

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Maifoot, A Health, Therapy & Massage Clinic Staffed by Maids

by Steve Levenstein

Maifoot, located in Tokyo's geek mecca of Akihabara, delightfully combines everything Japanese Otaku love so well: maids, nurses, cosplay, massages, and maids. Did I mention, the staff are all maids.

Intelligent First Aid Kit Talks You Through Any Emergency

by Steve Levenstein

The recent natural disasters in China (earthquake) and Myanmar (cyclone) highlight the need for easily accessible personal first aid even those untrained in basic medical techniques can use. Enter 'Intelligent First Aid', a compact and complete kit containing 9 injury packs with an instruction manual you can read - and listen to!

Citrulline Snacks and Drinks do Athletes a Flavor

by Steve Levenstein

Citrulline is the new "flavor of the month" in Japan, and now it's creating a buzz over here. A non-essential amino acid found in watermelon rinds, citrulline is being added to energy drinks and even chewing gum - but it's sexual athletes who have really sat up and noticed!

Flame the Robot Walks Like A Human

by Lisa Zyga

A new robot named Flame is the most advanced walking robot that walks like a human. Researchers from TU Delft including Daan Hobbelen have designed the cutting-edge robot by making the traditional sloppy human walking movement more stable.

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The NICE Car at the London Auto Show

by George Delozier

The No Internal Combustion Engine (NICE) electric car company, based out of the United Kingdom, has been quietly working on a new sports car for some time now. Now that it's (for the most part) done, they will be showing it off at the London Auto Show.

Lease a Hydrogen Powered Honda This Summer!

Honda FCX Clarity, Fueled by Hydrogen and Powered by a Fuel Cell

by Steve Levenstein

Automotive history is about to be made as a fleet of 200 hydrogen fueled Honda FCX Clarity cars takes to the streets in California and Japan. Powered by a new generation of environmentally friendly fuel cells, the new Clarity will be available for lease this coming July!

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Audi and BMW Challenge the Lexus 8-Speed Automatic

by George Delozier

Shortly after Lexus debuted it 8-speed automatic gearbox, rumors began flying about a rebuttal from Audi and BMW, which was no real surprise. Now, after some R & D time, Audi and BMW will both be seeing the 8-speed auto in the higher end realm of their production line.

Breaking The Oil Addiction: Oil And Water Do Mix In India

by Andrew Domino

India, like the U.S., is trying to escape its dependence on imported oil. While everyone save the American government is talking about power sources like hydrogen and ethanol to get cars moving, one Indian inventor is looking for a much simpler solution.

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DVR-BP Camcorder Pen Records Audio & Video, Even Writes!

by Steve Levenstein

The DVR-BP sound & video camcorder pen is Digital Cowboy's newest spy-cam, and 007 never had it so good. The nifty, lightweight camcorder will even write if you suddenly feel the need to go all old-school.

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Dell’s New Environmentally Friendly PC

by Gloria Campos

Dell has gone a step further this year and created a green computer unlike any other Dell has ever had.

This year at the Fortune Brainstorm Green Conference, Dell CEO Michael Dell introduced Dell's new green PC. The new green PC is a bamboo-coated computer filled with recycled materials (ex. recycled plastics such as: milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles). The Bamboo-computer uses 70% less energy than the average computer and is 81 percent smaller than the standard desktop. The size makes it easier, less costly and more eco-friendly to ship.