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http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/tube-climbing-robot
Scientists programmed an autonomous molecular "robot" made out of DNA to basically act like a robot--start, move, turn, and stop while following a track. This development could lead to medical devices with molecular-scale reconfigurable robots:
http://media.caltech.edu/press_releases/13345
Insurance companies use actuarial tables to determine the cost of one's life insurance premium. Things are so dangerous for journalists covering the drug war in Mexico that insurance companies refuse to offer life insurance to them while other companies charge a lot more for their policies. Many reporters have been killed or attacked in Mexico and others have left the country for their safety:
http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/insurers-refuse-cover-journalists-working-ciudad-ju-rez-mexico
In addition to full Flash support and a huge speed improvement, Android 2.2 will have built-in USB tethering and the option to have the Android phone serve as a portable WiFi hotspot:
http://techcrunch.com/2010/05/13/exclusive-google-to-add-tethering-wifi-hotspot-to-android-2-2-froyo/
Sprint is launching the HTC Evo on June 4. The phone is priced at $199 after rebate and comes with an additional $10/month charge for WiMAX capability:
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/spritn-launching-htc-evo-june-4-199/2010-05-12
This blogger gives instruction on how to how to get Windows 3.1 running on his Android smartphone:
http://androidblog.therevolve.com/?p=12
69-year-old former Marine who was said to be obsessed over his lawn got really upset when a 23-year-old father of two let his dog pee on his lawn...so he shot and killed him:
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-05-11/news/ct-met-lawn-killer-0512-20100511_1_urinates-lawn-neighbors
Article about how what fans say on message boards can hurt their football teams in recruiting:
http://www.aikenstandard.com/results/0512-uscfootball
Line of jewelry is being released with embedded Bluetooth technology:
http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/press-releases/novero-unveils-new-era-communication-and-artistry