Mars in 39-days using new VASIMIR engine technology

This just sounds too good or far-fetched to be true. Anyway, saw it on Slashdot and here is the NewScientist article. The new technology, VASIMIR engine (nice diagram), is what makes is possible if it can be built and demonstrated.

Ultracapacitor charges at stop

This is interesting if can be brought to market. "Ultracapacitor Bus Recharges At Each Stop"

Google PowerMeter and TED-5000

I have been waiting for something like this for a long time. Google PowerMeter software and the TED-5000 bring it to you. Check this blog post, "Google PowerMeter's first device partner" dated 10/5/2009.

Portable Car Cam with LCD

This is very cool and practical if you want to record what you see while driving into a digital video. Check out this i4u post.

The Missing Link - Oldest Human Ancestor Discovered

Scientists have announced discovery of early humanoids that pre-dates 'Lucy' by one million years. See this article.