msnbc.com: Innovation http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9548204/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Msnbc.com is a leader in breaking news and original journalism. Copyright 2009 msnbc.com en-us http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/SiteManagement/SiteWide/Images/msnbc_logo.gif msnbc.com http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:07:41 GMT News 60 Forget gas, batteries — pee is new power source Urine-powered cars, homes and personal electronic devices could be available in six months with new technology developed by scientists from Ohio University.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:3f186c964d1eb6b26a1a86767a9e8325:xX3oAZG128iYa2%2FgfoIc490WFkpCII83GXwKwJxWdj4Vw4mWQKq4RrwUCmc1KhYWiNnnjkD8FHsP'><img border='0' title='Email this Article' alt='Email this Article' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/emailthis.png'/></a> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:c229184d417adf91caa8f0efbedbc962:GOaBDMIbsTTD7OHs8ivmsjwLHQIfEeSs5uLOWtE4wRRpN7KfRBKhoPWcT%2FlT4LNp2tM0J7Hd9uEKHA%3D%3D'><img border='0' title='Add to Newsvine' alt='Add to Newsvine' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/newsvine.png'/></a> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=4a229012a13feef3cdfab36cdec885c0&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=4a229012a13feef3cdfab36cdec885c0&p=1"/></a> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31805166/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:34:40 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31805166/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Reaching out to the stars, from micro to macro An artist's conception shows an 11-pound (5-kilogram) disk-shaped nanosatellite in space, with tiny microthrusters placed around the edge of the disk.Thanks to research on nano-sized thrusters that act like portable particle accelerators, tiny spacecraft might be accelerated to near-lightspeed and sent to explore nearby stars — and all within our lifetimes.




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]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31665236/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ NASA An artist's conception shows an 11-pound (5-kilogram) disk-shaped nanosatellite in space, with tiny microthrusters placed around the edge of the disk.


]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:44:57 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31665236/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Rice concrete can cut greenhouse emissions Rice husks form cases around edible kernels of rice. These husks could be used as a concrete substitute, which in turn could reduce carbon dioxide emissions related to cement production.A new way of processing rice husks for use in concrete could lead to a boom in green construction.




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]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31782597/ns/technology_and_science-science/ USDA Rice husks form cases around edible kernels of rice. These husks could be used as a concrete substitute, which in turn could reduce carbon dioxide emissions related to cement production.


]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:47:34 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31782597/ns/technology_and_science-science/ Robot created to dispense drugs to patients Panasonic Corp. said Tuesday has developed a medical robot that dispenses drugs to patients, the Japanese electronics giant's first step into robotics.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:826f89327ab994d5582a7a2184293926:5UeImp1YfZmSqXaA%2FkTAJmZNaU%2B%2BPULGIBVCGEMfRF2l2wRSdRK7tHMF5xd0jeJhQXEDvhyGDI8o'><img border='0' title='Email this Article' alt='Email this Article' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/emailthis.png'/></a> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:0272f7cff3a49e37e0dc38d349050e35:P3GYILksfpn5%2FhL9HCuvR4qG6mwLsVp3eNEiqXL7hi5N%2F%2BHnTtaiJJhtWZb5%2FyVNtoUJDmQPDMgjrg%3D%3D'><img border='0' title='Add to Newsvine' alt='Add to Newsvine' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/newsvine.png'/></a> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=08588b60d163a20de1cf44741d07230b&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=08588b60d163a20de1cf44741d07230b&p=1"/></a> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31776633/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:26:54 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31776633/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Iconic skyscrapers find new luster in green tech The Empire State Building, center, is illuminated by sunlight against a cloud-darkened sky in New York. When owners of the Empire State Building decided to give it a $120 million environmental makeover, in 2009, they were only partly interested in saving energy.Buildings that define city skylines across the country, some national icons, are catching up to the sleek, new structures designed with efficiency in mind, as property owners and managers become convinced that a greener building now makes financial sense.




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]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:53:12 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31761167/ns/tech_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/ Uncle Sam to pond scum: I want you! Somewhere among the beakers and the bubbling green-tinged tanks in this Utah State University lab, Jeff Muhs is searching for champion pond scum for Uncle Sam.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:da1721e82c30f69986a9943ca42c3321:%2FOeu6RqATzW2V4UXMJEq%2FigYGWnp%2Bpahs4E1HO0lIO4Ylcw121veB3XMK6oNpLTBY8uNpajjXcif'><img border='0' title='Email this Article' alt='Email this Article' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/emailthis.png'/></a> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:dfaede28f565f9666d652db0caa509df:DV4iVAcM5XgZYwMDwWS68vfk%2ByGWyjWUJDlzbPlCWc5YEtDEy%2BxIRyiR1AVnF4vBgpm5sbFhIGfyaQ%3D%3D'><img border='0' title='Add to Newsvine' alt='Add to Newsvine' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/newsvine.png'/></a> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=57c3d1a1f54536739b6fa50293f2bb7a&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=57c3d1a1f54536739b6fa50293f2bb7a&p=1"/></a> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31750260/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:49:21 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31750260/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ <![CDATA[Presented By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=57c3d1a1f54536739b6fa50293f2bb7a&p=4 57c3d1a1f54536739b6fa50293f2bb7a ]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:49:21 GMT Video: Model plane world championship July 6: Model plane pilots flying miniature propeller, helicopter and jet aircraft from across the globe, compete at the world championship in Israel. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.  (NBC News Channel)July 6: Model plane pilots flying miniature propeller, helicopter and jet aircraft from across the globe, compete at the world championship in Israel. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports. (NBC News Channel)




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]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:05:33 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31720865#31720865 The office on wheels Recognizing that its commercial vehicle customers are as increasingly reliant on technology as much as cubicle-bound desk jockeys, Ford has developed a suite of technologies and applications aimed at mobile commercial customers.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:c8b83df4b28c5b25b2e5cc08b90dd4c0:lnqbGjjrnRuVbaJ2i5SVdR7LfexBinxLJuuX7J5C6fcvBW3qOGG64qZclM00KjvITMUyxrwr2euk'><img border='0' title='Email this Article' alt='Email this Article' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/emailthis.png'/></a> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:8fecad849794bdcf620784a8c3fc41cb:u4kUwzCd0yU%2Fvd1fNAWOorZz5JzvKaSb1Dvdq4cbZpsWemok%2FwiSZ3oMAo%2B5LNJsHbv52qXlCAbR%2FQ%3D%3D'><img border='0' title='Add to Newsvine' alt='Add to Newsvine' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/newsvine.png'/></a> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=eab24f4468b08c85a1e707d2597324fd&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=eab24f4468b08c85a1e707d2597324fd&p=1"/></a> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31614306/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:29:50 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31614306/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/ Inflatable tower may offer easier access to space A nine-mile-high inflatable tower (a smaller-scale model is shown here), tethered to a mountain top could also cut the cost to launch spacecraft, according to a new paper.An inflatable tower nine miles tall and tethered to a mountain top could cut the cost to launch spacecraft, reduce the need for geostationary communications satellites, and improve cell phone signals.




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]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:03:59 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31710845/ns/technology_and_science-science/ These moves are all in the head Toyota Motor Corp. says it has developed a way of steering a wheelchair by just detecting brain waves, without the person having to move a muscle or shout a command.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:da7e5146ce6847a876ddcd4caebeedc9:RoR%2BxjVHtxCxBTDy%2Fi35r0LiywrqMSrJay2dABeBTNIKboKxlcGz7YewdBUI%2B0RVAh3WmzGXQST2'><img border='0' title='Email this Article' alt='Email this Article' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/emailthis.png'/></a> <a style='font-size: 10px; color: maroon;' href='http://www.pheedcontent.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v3:362985a2b97c123e39bdfa6e0a6c4cef:Q93pN5HXCqUJD2UIMDWaKN6QT1ZpOwmwtj%2FuZI%2BR66oGaOWThmRTqPjIb2Gshz7x3QFAeRmtuZpnnw%3D%3D'><img border='0' title='Add to Newsvine' alt='Add to Newsvine' src='http://images.pheedo.com/images/mm/newsvine.png'/></a> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=10ee3d25ca6bd987a07edea765104c6a&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=10ee3d25ca6bd987a07edea765104c6a&p=1"/></a> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31610116/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:32:59 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31610116/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Lasers to seek, but not destroy, subs Lasers could help the U.S. Navy locate enemy submarines without destroying them.Shooting laser beams at a submarine won't destroy it, but new technology being tested by the U.S. Navy could help find enemy subs.




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]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:49:40 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31615988/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ Team unveils prototype for sun-powered plane Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard unveild the Solar Impulse prototype June 26 in Zurich-Duebendorf, Switzerland. The plane is created to fly around the world powered entirely by solar energy. With lithium batteries it will be capable of flying at night as well. A Swiss team unveiled the Solar Impulse, which, with its sleek white wings and pink trimming, aims to make history as the prototype for a solar-powered flight around the world.




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]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31569560/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ AP Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard unveild the Solar Impulse prototype June 26 in Zurich-Duebendorf, Switzerland. The plane is created to fly around the world powered entirely by solar energy. With lithium batteries it will be capable of flying at night as well.


]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:49:10 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31569560/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/ 'Transformers' robots start life as sketches Robot Ironhide does battle in this scene from the movie "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."Giant alien robots don't actually exist. So the dozens featured in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" had to be built from the ground up.




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