Robot Surgeon Removes Brain Tumor By Bill Christensen published 29 May 08 The hands of NeuroArm prove rock-steady.
Microbes Could Build 'Iron Man' Circuits By Bill Christensen published 14 May 08 Diatoms will help make even smaller integrated circuit chips.
Robot Surgeon Gets a Brain By Bill Christensen published 12 May 08 A tabletop robot uses 3-D ultrasound for vision.
Slow Down: Whale Crossing By Bill Christensen published 4 May 08 Smart buoys listen for whales and warn ships.
T-shirt Monitors Heart Rate By Bill Christensen published 29 April 08 BioDevices Vital Jacket heart monitoring shirt is pretty cool-looking, too.
U.S. Baby Meets 'Robot' Dad in Iraq By Bill Christensen published 24 April 08 Computers and a robot body allow new father-soldier to interact with son.
Real 'Iron Man' Suits By Bill Christensen published 21 April 08 Two companies create suits of armor to rival that in the movie.
Soldiers Get Portable Lie Detectors By Bill Christensen published 16 April 08 Defense Department admits the device isn't perfect.
Camera Translates Foreign Text in Photos By Bill Christensen published 10 April 08 Take a picture, learn what the sign says.
Robot So Like You By Bill Christensen published 7 April 08 MIT's Nexi robot expresses emotions with a highly mobile face.
Seizure-Causing Computer Hack Predicted in Sci-Fi By Bill Christensen published 1 April 08 Hackers used JavaScript code and flashing computer animation left in an epilepsy support message board.
Small Rodents Taught To Use Tools By Bill Christensen published 31 March 08 First instance of teaching rats to use tool reminiscent of "Little Fuzzy" and "The Mote in God's Eye".
Real Electric Car Featured in Star Trek Movie By Bill Christensen published 25 March 08 Star Trek movie's James Kirk will tool around in silent Aptera car.
Australian Man Uses Robot to Commit Suicide By Bill Christensen published 21 March 08 A man built and used a do-it-yourself suicide robot.
Voiceless Phone Calls Now Possible By Bill Christensen published 17 March 08 A neckband can translate thought into speech by interpreting signals sent from the brain.
New Machine Interprets Dreams By Bill Christensen published 22 February 08 Robot uses recorded brainwaves to create interpretive movements of dreams.
Robot Chef Makes Tasty Octopus Balls By Bill Christensen published 13 February 08 This robot chef is specialized - it makes tasty octopus balls.
Implants Create Insect Cyborgs By Bill Christensen published 4 February 08 Scientists are ready to to practice mind control on moths.
Computer to Interpret Religious Texts By Bill Christensen published 28 January 08 Scientists are working on a computer that can interpret Islamic law.
New Cell Phone Has Large Foldable Display By Bill Christensen published 23 January 08 New cell phone has a screen that folds neatly into your pocket.
Computers Simulate 50 Percent of a Mouse Brain By Bill Christensen published 11 January 08 Researchers simulated half of a mouse brain on a supercomputer.
Genetic Discrimination to be Banned By Bill Christensen published 11 January 08 The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act passed by a vote of 420-3 in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
First 'Telecloning' Experiment Works ... Sort Of By Bill Christensen published 11 January 08 Scientists clone a beam of laser light, but the technique is not perfect. Forty years ago in a similar Sci-fi experiment, the Enterprise's transporter made a flawed copy of Captain Kirk.