Fake feathers could take the drag out of flights - tech - 13 April 2009 - New Scientist

Fake feathers could take the drag out of flights - tech - 13 April 2009 - New Scientist

A University of Genoa researcher believes that adding artificial feathers to flight surfaces could reduce drag and, by extension, increase fuel efficiency. He tested the concept using a simulated wind tunnel and found that adding small, stiff bristles reduced the drag of a cylinder by about 15%. Future research would focus on demonstrating this with real systems.

Our ears may have built-in passwords - tech - 13 April 2009 - New Scientist

Our ears may have built-in passwords - tech - 13 April 2009 - New Scientist

UK researchers are examining the potential of using otoacoustic emissions, sounds generated by the cochlea, as a way of verifying a person's identity. The sounds are only detectable by ultra-sensitive microphones and additional work is required to determine if the method can be used to identify individuals with any degree of accuracy.

Exmovere chariot transforms amputees into cyborgs look alike

Exmovere chariot transforms amputees into cyborgs look alike

The product is fake, but the idea is interesting.

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Feature: Wait, did you say “Flamethrower”? – The Robogames Combat Robots

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