Tech photos in the news for 23 June 2008

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As usual, click on the link to go to the image source.

A British warship, sunk in 1780, found in Lake Ontario

Fingerprints revealed by corrosion of a metal surface.

Wingless Electromagnetic Air Vehicle (WEAV) being investigated by the US Air Force. The inventor claims that current passed through a plasma generated by electrodes on the surface of the plane can generate sufficient lift a full-sized aircraft. Working models have, so far, been limited to about size inches in diameter

Tongue stimulator, consisting of an array of 36 electrodes, generates an electrical pattern that lets the wearer know their body position. The device if being used to help people with balance problems to walk normally.

Roman 20-sided die, recently sold at an auction and reputed to be 2000 years old. Maxima plaga?

Amphibious robotic snake. Go to the source to see a video of this in action.

Gear desk by Dale Mathis. Go to the source to see the desk in action.

Insect sculptures made from wires, courtesy of Chris Murphy.

How to generate energy from a dance floor.

This gif image apparently shows ice melting on Mars, "proving" that it wasn't salt. Possibly, but let's wait for the chemical analysis before jumping to conclusions.