Mucus found to harbor a previously unknown human immune system

Credit: San Diego University/ Gizmag

http://www.gizmag.com/mucus-new-human-immune-system/27658/ / protective barrier underlying tissues moist trap traps bacteria foreign organisms researchers at San Diego State University SDSU discovered surface site independent human immune system infectious agents tissue lines inner surfaces body outer environment mouth nose sinuses throat lungs gastrointestinal tract protection passive research team biology post-doc Jeremy Barr immune system surface mucus layer bacteria-infecting bacteria bacterium virus viruses bacteriophage actively attack kill infectious harmless bacteria multiply adheres immunity invading bacteria surface layer bond sugar molecules E. coli bacteria attacked killed powerful anti-microbial anti microbial barrier protects animals infection disease hypothesis cells coated coated cells varieties bacteriophage collected defend infection killing infectious intruders comfortable living conditions food hosts replication proposes new immune system demonstrates symbiotic relationship phage animals /

Your brain could be your new password

Credit: Wiki Commons/ Dvice

Really?  Could be some resistance to the headwear.

http://www.dvice.com/2013-4-16/your-brain-could-be-your-new-password / security gatekeeper gate keeper remembering remember forget forgotten multiple passwords technology software solutions lock out data records information university California UC Berkeley School of Information brainwave signals performing set repeatable tasks subjects students thoughts preferences favorite songs brainwaves  Bluetooth headset records Electroencephalographic EEG activity software analyze activity scientists discovered system accurately match brain signals 99% accurate Professor John Chuang study accurately authenticate users unique thoughts individual brain wave patterns identify /

Reversing Alzheimer's

A new drug has been shown to halt & reverse the effects of Alzheimer's in mice.  Not time to start celebrating just yet, but this looks like real progress.

http://www.gizmag.com/tspo-ligands-alzheimers-mice/27618/ / cure disease research conducted University of Southern California drug drugs TSPO translocator protein ligands scientists successful successfully halted reversed effects male genetically engineered to develop progress tested elderly steroid hormones animals testing existing testosterone levels kept low before beginning treatment aging castration castrated level treatment treatments improvements pathology improvements memory behavior /

Keyprop™: Simplest stand + clap-to-snap app by Integral Design (video)

Credit: Integral Design/ Kickstarter

It fits on your keyring!  It fits in your headphone jack!  It fits in your Lightning dock!  It props up your smartphone for comfortable viewing or taking photographs!  It comes with a free self timer app!  It's a Kickstarter project!

It's Keyprop!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alisonw/keyprop-simple-smartphone-stand-self-timer-app / viewing angle tripod bulb timer photograph selftimer photograph photography /

NSW Police test the "Liberator" 3D-printed gun (video)

Risk to the shooter is almost as great as the target.  Gives a whole new meaning to the words, "single shot pistol".

Interesting comments too.

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/05/watch-the-nsw-police-test-the-liberator-3d-printed-gun/ / gun firearm 3D printer cheap download public domain file data danger to operator shoot fire Liberator New South Wales Australia /

Uncertainty is no excuse for procrastinating on climate change

One of the favorite arguments of climate deniers is, "You can't be certain."  So what else is new?  We can never know the future with certainty, & always plan for the future with imperfect knowledge.

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2013/5/27/science-environment/uncertainty-no-excuse-procrastinating-climate-change?utm_source=exact&utm_medium=email&utm_content=303153&utm_campaign=cs_daily&modapt= / carbon dioxide CO2 greenhouse gas global warming climate change anthropomorphic /

Better Place electric vehicle service files for bankruptcy

Credit: Brian of London/ Green Car Reports

Despite the favorable reception the Better Place battery leasing/ charging/ swapping service has received in some quarters, the bad news continues, with the parent company filing for bankruptcy in Israel.

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084406_better-place-electric-car-service-files-for-bankruptcy

Tesla, (the only company in the world making a profit manufacturing electric cars) on the other hand, is doing very nicely, thank you.

http://qz.com/88214/the-lesson-from-better-places-bankruptcy-be-more-like-tesla/

Or how does a battery with a 1,000 mile range sound? Aluminum-air chemistry:

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1083111_phinergy-1000-mile-aluminum-air-battery-on-the-road-in-2017 / EV car LiIon lithium ion battery charge recharge battery swap exchange battery lithium ion LiIon electric vehicle EV quick charge recharge level 2 robot robotic automatic automated unmanned attendant attended unattended replacement remotely installed Renault Fluence model required only eligible vehicle 2012 Renault Fluence ZE mid-size sedan Turkey France lease battery pack company /