Harvard, Princeton researchers developing implantable "biocomputers"

Harvard, Princeton researchers developing implantable "biocomputers"

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

Researchers at Harvard and Princeton have announced that they've made a "crucial step" in the development of so-called "biocomputers," which could one day be implanted in patients to directly attack diseased cells or tissues Fantastic Voyage-style. According to Physorg, the computers are actually constructed entirely out of DNA, RNA, and proteins, and are able to translate complex cellular signatures like the activities of multiple genes into a form that can be more readily observed. Currently, the researchers have demonstrated that the biocomputers can work in human kidney cells in culture, although they seem confident that they'll eventually find a wind range of uses, including working in conjunction with biosensors or medicine delivery systems to target, for instance, only cancerous or diseased cells, without causing any harm to the patient's healthy cells.

 

Electronic Roll-up Go Board

Go may not be very popular here in the US, but that didn't stop me from actually taking a few lessons when I was a kid (ladies, quit knocking down my door). Plus, it didn't stop this guy from designing an electronic roll-up Go board.

Shaped like a roll of parchment when contracted, the Go board rolls out to show the black and white pieces with what looks like e-ink. That's a fantastic idea, which could be extended to chess, checkers or Chinese checkers—since when I play somebody usually gets angry and knocks the pieces off the board when they lose. And by somebody, I mean me. – Jason Chen

Electronic Go (Chinese Chess) Board [Yanko Design]

Nokia Scentsory Cellphone concept

Nokia Scentsory Cellphone concept

Associating smells with a picture is something our mind does so easily - after all, who can forget the sweet smell of juicy burgers on a grill wafting into our nostrils during summer? Scientists have for decades tried to create a similar device which translates smells into pictures but have been unsuccessful thus far. This concept Nokia Scentsory cellphone hopes to reverse that, using user customizable scent specifications for contacts as well as including wellness aroma therapy for the overall well being of the user. The Nokia Scentsory cellphone concept also comes in an airplane origami design that makes it truly stand out from the other concept designs thus far. I don't think this idea will take off anytime soon though.

Wirear makes hearing aids sexy

Wirear makes hearing aids sexy

The Wirear is an example of a perfect union between form and function, featuring a sleek form and coming in a vast array of colors while using micro fuel cell technology for superior battery life. This stylish alternative to traditional hearing aids can be classified as Completely-In-The-Ear, In-The-Canal, In-The-Ear and Behind-The-Ear. Many technical problems have been addressed with the Wirear, where the microphone is located in front of the ear for maximum sound capture while the speaker is placed within the ear canal to reduce acoustic error and offering improved sound quality. The Wirear is so hot, I hope that Bluetooth headsets will be able to take a similar design stance in the future.

Audi RSQ - The "I, Robot" Movie Car

Audi RSQ - The "I, Robot" Movie Car - The funniest videos are a click away

Here's the car that Will Smith used in the movie "I, Robot". I
shot the clip during Design On Wheels which is part of the
Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, Netherlands. More info:

www.freshcreation.nl

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1,200 Square Feet Under the Sea

A virtual tour of the Poseidon undersea resort.