Tech Bytes 4/30/09
Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 4/30/09
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Better Bionic Eye(video)
Better Bionic Eye(video via YouTube)
Artificial, bionic-like eyes, similar to the ones in the iconic image of The Terminator, are another step closer to becoming reality.
Artificial, bionic-like eyes, similar to the ones in the iconic image of The Terminator, are another step closer to becoming reality.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
A Vaccine For Swine AND Bird Flu?(video)
A Vaccine For Swine AND Bird Flu?
Imagine getting one flu shot to last a lifetime. The universal vaccine would protect against strains of flu that haven't happened yet and even against bird flu. Researchers are getting closer to making that happen.
Imagine getting one flu shot to last a lifetime. The universal vaccine would protect against strains of flu that haven't happened yet and even against bird flu. Researchers are getting closer to making that happen.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Warming Walden
Warming Walden
More than 150 years later, researchers are using Henry David Thoreau's meticulous records to gather evidence of how the climate has warmed in the area of Walden Pond.
More than 150 years later, researchers are using Henry David Thoreau's meticulous records to gather evidence of how the climate has warmed in the area of Walden Pond.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
The wearable chariot provides mobility for amputees
Wearable 'chariot' provides mobility
MCLEAN, Va., April 10 (UPI) -- The Chariot, a wearable concept vehicle designed for use by amputees, was introduced this week in Virginia by Exmovere Holdings.
The device is described as a self-balancing, hands free vehicle designed to provide amputees and others who have difficulty standing added mobility. The Chariot comes up to the wearer's waist and control is managed through movements of the lower torso and hips.
Friday, April 10, 2009
GM, Segway partner for 2-seater vehicle(video)
GM, Segway partner for 2-seater vehicle
A solution to the world's urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four. General Motors Segway announced Tuesday that they are working together to develop a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle.
A solution to the world's urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four. General Motors Segway announced Tuesday that they are working together to develop a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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