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medicine
Robot Crawls Through Veins to
A new robot, just one millimeter in diameter, can crawl through your veins to treat arterial blockage or deliver targeted medication. More »KillHeal You
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By Mark WilsonComment by dc-united: Now, how do we get Raquel Welch in a tight-fitting outfit to fit in there too? 20 Responses | Other threads
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wireless
Wireless Resonating Power from Intel Research
Intel researchers are working on wireless power that doesn't use a conductive pad. Instead, it uses magnets and a tuned directional transfer coil to send music from an iPod a couple of feet to a speaker. Saw it. It works! More »
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By Brian LamComment by Matt0505: I honestly couldn't care less about this story, I just wanted to post somewhere about how I see that Gizmodo... 20 Responses | Other threads
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diy
Woodshop Class: Where Bolt-Action, Electromagnetic Coil Guns Are Made
I don't know what kind of school this kid goes to, but I doubt my shop teacher would have allowed me to build an electromagnetic coil gun that can send a round through a soda can. More »
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Comment by Curves: Gee, the only thing were we allowed to build were some lame duck shaped note holders. Believe it or not,... 7 Responses | Other threads
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tips
Uses for Magnets Beyond Report Cards and Refrigerators
Evil Mad Scientist put together a list of 17 lesser-known uses for magnets. Our favorites? Putting your computer to sleep, pulling snug AA batteries and resealing snack bags. [Evil Mad Scientist via HackaDay]
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By Mark WilsonComment by James Maslow: Another fun thing to do requires a bending unit with a passion for folk music. 6 Responses | Other threads
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design
Floating Cloud Couch Concept Doesn't Look Physically Possible
Yeah, this is a neat image and all, but it's a blatant example of a designer not even doing a little bit of research into how physical objects work before opening up Photoshop. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by OMG! Ponies!: Looks like Frooch is angry at the internet again. Honestly, I don't even understand why they let him on the web... 16 Responses | Other threads
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magnets
Pixelated Superhero Magnets: Move Over Magnetic Poetry
Remember Magnetic Poetry? Like how annoying it was and how much it cluttered up your fridge? Well, toss out those relics because pixelated superheroes are here. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by OMG! Ponies!: I think I'm done with superheroes. It's just not realistic. I'm not talking about mutant powers; I'm talking about the... 14 Responses | Other threads
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fuzzywuzzymodo
Florida Is Scrambling Crocodiles' Brains With Magnets
Strapping a magnet to a crocodile's head seems like two counts of animal cruelty for the price of one, just to appease old people in Florida who are racist against crocodiles in their backyards. More »
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Comment by zenpoet: I can see why people wouldn't want them to return to their homes, as I have a few friends who... 7 Responses | Other threads
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holy crap
Guy Loses a Chunk of His Finger In Neodymium Magnet Accident (NSFW)
What you are looking at is a hunk of finger from some poor bastard named Dirk caught between two large neodymium magnets. Good lord that is disgusting. More » -
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men crying
Valentine's Day Magnets Favor the Strongly Sensitive Type
Looking for something to decorate your fridge with this V-Day, here's magnets of men weeping. Maybe it's just me, but if I really wanted to see grown ass men cry, I'd just start dating again. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by rcast1986: My favorite part is Biz Markie on the top right. 2 Responses | Other threads
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earth
What If the Earth Is a Giant Alien Hard Drive?
"What if we could manipulate the earth's own magnetic field and thus program data into the natural energy curtains of the planet?" More » -
magnets
Photoshop and Illustrator Magnets Cast Suspicion On Your Photography Skills
Like these ads but without the social commentary, these magnets can make a whiteboard full of photos look like a screenshot of Photoshop or Illustrator. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by slater: The magnet only kits are only $25 which doesn't seem too bad, but I'm still thinking DIY project. I... 4 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
Magnetic Mount Lenses Add Wide Angle, Telephoto and Fish-Eye Capabilities to the iPhone
We have seen several different add-on lenses designed to enhance the iPhone camera, but these versions ditch the case in favor of magnetic mounts. There are also three different lenses to choose from. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Mona N.: That is like forcing an innie to be an outie WHY?! 14 Responses | Other threads
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retromodo
Beauty and Bondage Gadget Circa 1961
People have long considered magnets to be a source of health and beauty, but in 1961 they took this mumbo jumbo very seriously. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: I am so happy there hasn't been one comment about how magnets REALLY do work. It gives me a... 6 Responses | Other threads
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art lebedev
Art Lebedev Design for the Rest of Us: Pixelated Mouse-Pointer Fridge Magnets
When they're not designing $1,500 OLED keyboards or hot WiMax phone concepts, it's good to know the guys over at Art Lebedev Studio like to keep the common folk in mind, sometimes. The common folk who will like to pin up printouts of Gizmodo posts to their fridge with these pixel-art mouse-pointer magnets. They're about 2.5-inches tall and will run you $4 in the Art Lebedev store. [Art Lebedev via Pocket Lint]
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By John MahoneyComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Where's Calrus?!?! MOOF! 3 Responses | Other threads
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magnets
World's Most Powerful Magnet Under Construction in Florida
You have probably heard stories about patient injuries or deaths occurring when someone introduces a heavy metal object into the same room as an MRI machine. Obviously, we are talking about some seriously powerful magnets here. However, the $10 million magnet currently under construction at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Florida is expected to reach 100 tesla when finished—about 67 times more powerful than a typical MRI machine. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by theblackdog: I hope none of the techs have tattoos. 4 Responses | Other threads
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space invaders
Space Invaders Have Infiltrated the Kitchen
The Space Invaders magnet set—the perfect accompaniment to your refrigerator. But don't even think about reaching for that milk without a pixel blaster. Oh, you're out of ammo? Poor baby. Guess you're ordering a pizza. Dial, bitch. (Or order online, of course.) [Jlist via Random Good Stuff]
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By Mark WilsonComment by CapitalC: Curse my non-magnetic stainless fridge! more » | Other threads
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how to
How To Cure GSM Speaker Buzz
Maclife suggests ferrite beads as a fix for the GSM buzz emanating from speakers when placed near a busy cellphone. I found some of the snap variety you can order from Radio Shack, but am unsure of this trick working when it comes to situations where the entire length of cable is receiving interference, or on an input cable like that on a tape adapter where the signal eventually gets amplified. [MacLife, via smashgods, Radioshack] -
gadgets
Neocube Is Better Than the Rubik's Cube Because There's No Right Answer
Rubik's Cubes are nice if you actually want to think, but how about for those times when you're just sitting there and you want something to fiddle with? The Neocube has 216 spherical neodymium magnets that connect and make a cube, a sphere, or any other obscene shape that springs to mind. Show me a man who doesn't like playing with magnets and I'll show you a man I don't much care for. All yours for just $34.95. Bonus video after the jump. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by neocube: The NeoCube is composed of 216 individual high-energy rare-earth magnets. NeoCube China Supplier[www.neo-cube.cn] more » | Other threads
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science
Sour Milk Detector Saves Your Olfactory Receptors
Boffins have developed a smart chip that indicates whether milk has turned sour at the checkout, saving you the potentially unpleasant task of deciphering the health of the white stuff when you get home. The device will be sensitive to the thickness of the container's contents, and when it passes by the cashier's scanner it will begin to vibrate. If the contents is too thick, the vibration will be slower than expected and visa versa. Any detection of irregular speed vibrations will lead to an alarm being set off at the checkout, saving you cash and hassle. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by uberfu: so is it too hard to look at the expiration date on the package before you actually buy the milk? more » | Other threads
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haptics
Maglev Haptic Control Technology Could be Used for Microsurgery, Robot Control
Gadget Lab got a hands-on demo with a prototype magnetic levitation haptic control unit at Carnegie Mellon University, where they experienced the artifical feel (via magnets) of 3d rabbits, hard surfaces and vinyl records. In addition to simulating the general shapes of objects, the technology can accurately reproduce qualities like texture and elasticity using an interesting dual joystick set up. More »
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Comment by Simon: While boobies are nice, I think we can all imagine another use of these where hands play a much lesser... more » | Other threads
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home decorations
Magnetic Curtains Retain Whatever Shape You Put Them In
I can't say that I've seen too many great innovations in the world of curtains lately, but these Magnetic Curtains actually get me excited about something I previously thought only moms cared about. They're big ol' curtains, but they have small magnets embedded throughout, allowing them to be bunched up and stay together. If I had gigantic windows in a hip loft like the example above, I would be all about these. I somehow don't think they'd be as cool on normal-sized windows though. Oh well, they seem to just be a concept design anyways. [Product Page via MoCo Loco]
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By Adam FrucciComment by GiftGadgetGateway: Washing it, I believe would be a pain. So, are we going to remove all the magnets beforehand or it... more » | Other threads
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furniture
Hoverit Lounger: Relaxation Through Levitation
The latest in relaxation technology comes to us from British company Hoverit in the form of a handmade acrylic lounger that can hover in mid air. As you might have guessed, the gravity defying aspects of the chair derive from repelling magnetic forces in both the bed and base. Hoverit also suggests that the magnetic forces can "help back, muscular problems and headaches" in addition to delivering a relaxing sensation akin to floating on air. More after the break. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by JesusDeSaad: If they decide to make a magnetic floating bed I might be tempted. As long as I provide the mattress. Still,... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
New Induction Cooktops from GE Are the Highest Wattage Ever
Our cooking experience barely goes beyond "Fire. Bad. Keep. Away," but these GE Monogram and Profile induction cooktops have the highest wattage element from an induction cooktop ever. The 3700-watt cookers use magnetic fields to heat up your food, as opposed to gas or electric cookers. Induction cooking's been around for a while, but as evidenced by the small shot of a bunch of ice cubes sitting on the same plate as a tray of boiling water, this technology is fancy. Just cause they're as close to Star Trek as you're going to come in the kitchen, save for the microwave or something. [GE]
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i can fly!
Embotec Magnet Keyboard Floats Keys
Embotec has just revealed a new concept keyboard that breaks the mold of traditional typing devices, accepting the crush of our fingers with either a spring or rubber base. Instead, the Magnet Keyboard levitates the keys from the board, and regulates the levitation through electromagnetism. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by marcucuarcu: @Papercutninja: dude...are you retarded? more » | Other threads
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japan
Magnetic Pajama Buttons Get You From Clothed to Naked in 0.5 Seconds
If you're anything like us, your major complaint about pajamas is that they're just too hard to take off. That, and how urine stains never seem to wash out completely. These magnetic pajama buttons don't do much about problem #2, but they totally take the clothing-removal equation to the next level. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Pyao lyang shen: haha. **tears off velcro pants** more » | Other threads
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gadgets
How To: Repel Sharks with Magnets
Here's a cool trick Eric Stroud and and Michael Herrmann discovered: Sharks hate magnets. And the thing is, anyone who is a shark geek and a magnet geek can kind of mentally put it together. With the shark being able to sense weak currents in the water, this has GOT to feel like chewing tinfoil to Jaws. Next up: Magnets sewn into wetsuits.
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By Brian LamComment by http://www.punkfloydproject.com: that's right - those magnetic bracelets are fiannly cool. how can you have arthritis with no limbs? more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Magnetic Clothes Hangers Give Your Closet Freedom
Instead of racks and standard hangers—which limit the amount of clothes you can hang even in walk-in closets—Daniel To's Magneto-esque hangers seem to be the next step in hanger evolution. The idea is simple. Put magnets on hangers and hang them from a magnet-friendly surface. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Trackback: Dnaiel writes - Clothes hangers and clothing spaces have largely remained in the sameformat over the years. Hangers usually consist... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Never Lose a Screw Again with Magnogrip
Whether you are a gearhead or a computer repair monkey, dealing with small metal parts is inevitable. The Magnogrip is a powerful, wrist strap that can hold all things metal with the help of magnetism. It may not hold a sandwich (unless you enjoy an aluminum hogie), but the Magnogrip will make sure you never lose a screw, nail, bolt or nut again. $15. More »
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Comment by Worf: Oh please. Scared putting magnets in your computer? You do realize there are at least two very strong magnets in... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
How To Make a Strong Refrigerator Magnet
If those dinky Pizza Hut magnets don't have the OOMPH to actually hold up Pizza Hut coupons, you'll want to try this DIY project to make your own fridge magnet. All you need is an old hard drive, some wire, and a few minutes. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by OneLeggedJogger: I also had an old job as a HD tech, and we had so many extra parts we built a... more » | Other threads
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peripherals
CrazyPC Hovering Mouse ... Hovers, Likely is Carcinogenic
It's a fake. Still neat, though. More »
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Comment by x40sw0n: definitely fake; yes yes theoretically possible, but you would need to be able to 'tune' an optical mouse to... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Frigits Mini Rube Goldberg Toys
We've seen some pretty awesome Rube Goldberg machines in the past, but if you were too lazy or don't have enough room to build one yourself, Frigits may be the solution. This is a set of miniature contraptions that allow you to set up a Rube Goldberg-style machine on anything capable of holding magnets. Impress your friends at the office, or just set one up on the refrigerator. Regardless, it is a easier and painless solution to filling that Rube Goldberg fix. The complete Frigits Deluxe set goes for $30. More »
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gadgets
Reelight: The Motion-Powered Bike Light
Giving bikers even more protection against being hit by cars, the Electrodynamic Bike Light attaches to both wheels and shines forward and backwards to improve visibility at night. Instead of being powered by batteries or friction, like rim mounted dynamos, these use electromagnetic induction. For those who skipped physics class, that means two magnets, in this case neodynium magnets, pass by each other as the wheels spin, which generates current, which then powers the lights. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Xenobiologista: "the product uses two magnets so that it lights up more than once per wheel revolution." What's to stop users from... more » | Other threads
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peripherals
Tetris Magnets: For the Fridge
Only two minutes until your cheese meatloaf TV dinner is done. Seems like an eternity. Instead of staring at your microwave, drop some lines with these Tetris refrigerator magnets. More » -
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Timesphere Clock
Another interesting clock named "Timesphere", but this one's not in Death Star black. The clock has a little magnetic ball that rotates around the clock, seemingly defying gravity. More » -
gadgets
Body Modification Goes High-Tech: Magnet Implants
What happens when you place a body modification artist and a neuroscientist in a room? Well besides a match made in heaven, you would get a unique body mod that give somewhat of a true sixth sense. Steve Haworth, a body-mod artist, originally wanted a magnet implant to hold metal jewelry. That idea was unsuccessful because the skin between the magnet and object would eventually die. Haworth and Todd Huffman, the Arizona State graduate student with background in neuroscience, continued with the implant idea but took a different direction. More »
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gadgets
Custom Appliance Panels
Not sure about the overall value of these things, but if you're really bored with your washer and dryer, you could probably try this out. These things are large format magnets that stick to any metallic surface. They can be custom printed or pre-printed with apples and eggs and other fancy images. More » -
gadgets
Bored? Bust Out The Neodymium Magnets
United Nuclear has a good idea here. They believe that all other magnets are wimpy and puny! So they make high-quality neodymium magnets for you to play with. These magnets are rated at N40, unlike other magnets which clock in at under N40. What's this mean to you? It means these are some strong-ass magnets to play with. They attract metal from over 12 inches away and if you buy the hardcore kind, they can even bruise you or break your fingers, according to the website. Sounds like the perfect thing to get your kid for the holidays so he or she can put the serious hurt on the little brother/sister.
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By gizmodo.comComment by tallboy: "They attract metal from over 12 inches away"... Every systems admin reading this is going "Oh please God, no, please keep... more » | Other threads
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