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Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

By david grober October 23, 2007, 3:56 AM PDT

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Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

Satellites mating via robotic arm

Satellites mating via robotic arm

View this image gallery of the latest technology trends and how they will affect our lives.

Satellites mating via robotic arm

The robotic arm on ASTRO can transfer objects called Orbital Replacement Units, or ORUs, to another satellite — NextSat in this case.

The full story: Satellites mating via robotic arm in Emerging Technology Trends blog.

Credit: Boeing

Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

'Flexible' plastic for electronic circuits?

'Flexible' plastic for electronic circuits?

‘Flexible’ plastic for electronic circuits?rn

rn rnBy adding a polymer acid to a common plastic, chemists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a plastic with changeable conductivity which could be used to build future electronic devices.rn

rn The full story: ‘Flexible’ plastic for electronic circuits? in Emerging Technology Trends blog.rn

rnCredit: Caroling Lee, University of Texas at Austin

Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

Super-light crystals for clean energy?

Super-light crystals for clean energy?

Super-light crystals for clean energy?rn

rn rnCalifornia chemists have designed the world’s lowest-density crystals for use in clean energy. The image shows the crystal structure of COF-108.rn

rn The full story: Super-light crystals for clean energy? in Emerging Technology Trends blog.rn

rnCredit: Josu00e9 L. Mendoza-Cortu00e9s, UCLA

Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

Boosting solar energy plants efficiency

Boosting solar energy plants efficiency

Boosting solar energy plants efficiency rn

rn rnResearchers at Sandia National Laboratories have invented a new way to make solar collector systems more energy efficient. A Sandia researcher setts up a device to calibrate parabolic trough-type solar dish collectors to maximize the amount of sunlight they capture. rn

rn The full story: Boosting solar energy plants efficiency in Emerging Technology Trends blog.rn

rnCredit:Randy Montoya, Sandia

Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

Architecture and robotic ecologies

Architecture and robotic ecologies

Architecture and robotic ecologiesrn

rn rnThe University of Virginia (UVA) School of Architecture has started a new program about u2018robotic ecologies’ which wants to answer the question: Will robots take over architecture? At left is “Super Galaxy, a NYC Tropospheric Refuge,” a high-rise apartment complex that’s constantly in motion and responds to the needs of its inhabitants.rn

rn The full story: Architecture and robotic ecologies in Emerging Technology Trends blog.rn

rnCredit: UVA School of Architecture

Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

AI behind 'Virtual Van Gogh'

AI behind 'Virtual Van Gogh'

AI behind ‘Virtual Van Gogh’ rn

rn rnJason Green, CTO of Florida-based Medical Development International (MDI), has applied artificial intelligence to produce fine art. rn

rn The full story: AI behind ‘Virtual Van Gogh’ in Emerging Technology Trends blog.rn

rnCredit: MDI, via PCMag.com

Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

Nano-hitchhikers to deliver drugs

Nano-hitchhikers to deliver drugs

Nano-hitchhikers to deliver drugsrn

rn rnAnother research team has found a way to use nanotechnology to deliver drugs. At left, some of these polymer nanoparticles attached to red blood cells.rn

rn The full story: Nano-hitchhikers to deliver drugs in Emerging Technology Trends blog.rn

rnCredit: Peter Allen, UCSB; Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine

Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

Exclusive images of Endeavour's damaged tiles

Exclusive images of Endeavour's damaged tiles

Exclusive images of Endeavour’s damaged tilesrn

rn rnNeptec Design Group, a Canadian company and a NASA prime contractor for 25 space missions, provided images of Endeavour’s damaged tiles during its last take-off. Srn

rn The full story: Exclusive images of Endeavour’s damaged tiles in Emerging Technology Trends blog.rn

rnCredit: Neptec

Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

IBM's Art of Invention

IBM's Art of Invention

IBM’s Art of Invention rn

rn rnThis exhibit, at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Museum in Alexandria, is featuring 70 works of art created through inventions, patents and trademarks.rn

rn The full story: IBM’s Art of Invention in Emerging Technology Trends blog.rn

rnCredit: IBM

Gallery: Sneak Peeks at Emerging Tech Trends

Nanomagnetic sponges to clean artwork?

Nanomagnetic sponges to clean artwork?

Nanomagnetic sponges to clean artwork?rn

rn rnA team of Italian scientists has found an innovative and gentle way for cleaning and conserving priceless oil paintings, marble sculptures and other works of art.rnrn

rn The full story: Nanomagnetic sponges to clean artwork? in Emerging Technology Trends blog.

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Drawing on air

Drawing on air

Drawing on air rn

rn rnA team of computer scientists at Brown University has developed Drawing on Air, a haptic-aided interface to help artists to create 3D illustrations while wearing a virtual reality mask. rnrn

rn The full story: Drawing on air in Emerging Technology Trends blog.rn

rnCredit: Brown University

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