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These microscopic images of the micro-injector show: (a) a zebrafish embryo held in place, (b) the needle being inserted, (c) blue dye being injected and (d) the needle coming out. (McMaster)

Last Updated: November 6 2009, 1:11 PM

Micro-injector could speed drug development

Engineers at McMaster University in Hamilton have built a palm-sized device that can automatically inject proteins or drugs into a series of individual cells like an assembly line.

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Photovoltaic panels, which convert laser light into electrical energy similar to solar panels, are seen on the bottom of the LaserMotive entry in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Reed Saxon)

Last Updated: November 6 2009, 10:39 PM

Seattle team wins $900,000 in NASA-backed 'space elevator' competition in Mojave Desert

LOS ANGELES - A Seattle team has won $900,000 in a competition aimed at developing technology based on the science fiction concept of a space elevator.

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Need a productivity boost? Tight on cash? Try these apps
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Bell TV announces 100 HD channels, a Canadian first
Bell Canada today announced a significant milestone for its satellite-based digital television service: the provider is the first in Canada to offer 100 high-definition channels.
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LG Chocolate Touch (Verizon Wireless)

LG Chocolate Touch (Verizon Wireless)
Despite our issues with the browser and the uninteresting design, the LG Chocolate Touch is a terrific music phone for Verizon Wireless.

Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device (U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)

Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device (U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)
While the new internationalized Kindle looks exactly like the earlier U.S.-only model, this e-reader, which uses AT&T's data network for wireless access, represents an incremental improvement to the Kindle line--just as serious competition is ramping up in the e-book market.

Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU

Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU
The Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU is a good, if basic, laptop with a strong price-to-performance ratio.

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NASA's STS-125 gave the Hubble Space Telescope an 'extreme makeover'. Browse a few of the photos taken by the refurbished telescope.

2009 OshKosh Airshow

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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Moon landing

A look back at NASA's historic mission to put a man on the Moon, on the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11.

NASA's Repair of the Hubble Space Telescope

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Samsung 2233RZ 3D monitor
Buyers will need an NVidia GeForce 3D Vision graphics card and have to wear active-shutter 3D glasses, but once equipped they can enjoy more than 350 games and movies in stereoscopic 3D.
Klipsch Image S4i headphones
If you want headphones that deliver better sound than the Apple freebies, there are a lot of options, but not if you also want headphones that offer the call-answer and play/pause functionality of the iPhone headsets. But check out an S4i.
Microsoft Sidewinder X8 gaming mouse
This mouse uses Microsoft Bluetrack technology, a wired or wireless connection, various DPI and sensitivity settings, seven programmable buttons and various user-changeable feet, each giving a different feel to the mouse.

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Video: Go handsfree with the Yada rearview mirror Here's a quick n' dirty look at a clever handsfree solution from the folks at Yada. As you can guess by the title of this blog post, it's a rearview mirror for your vehicle that doubles as a speakerphone with Caller ID. Read	Google knows everything about you, but Dashboard can change that Dashboard shows the data or privacy settings that Google records, and gives users control of the data. Read
Santa Claus goes to tech school With so many gadgets on the market, what�s a Santa to do? Keeping up with the kiddos can be next to impossible; except for Santas in the UK. Read	Drive, fight and spin in new video games For video gamers, the fall season is both a blessing and a curse: While many high-quality titles debut around this time each year, there's only so many dollars to go around. If you're itching for a new game or are starting to buy presents for those on your gift list (or a bit of both), the following is a look at three worthy considerations. Read

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