“Real” Perpetual Motion Machine – Perepiteia (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Thane Heins is careful never not to claim that his Perepiteia is a perpetual motion machine, yet it accelerates from exposure to a permanent magnet, and that’s not supposed to happen.

Scientists from top universities (University of Virginia, Michigan State University, the University of Toronto a…

See-Through Fish Created for Cancer Study – Transparent Zebrafish

(TrendHunter.com) Scientists have created a see-through Zebrafish to help conduct research on how cancer spreads inside an organism. The entire fish is see-through, from bones to organs making it possible for the first time to study the disease without dissection.

It was engineered at the Children’s Hospital, Bos…

Jet-Like Super Car – Acabion GTBO (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) At only 20% throttle the Acabion GTBO two wheeler (four at low speed) passes the Bugatti Veyron’s top end of 250mph and, helped by its jet-like body, it hits the electronically limited top end of 340mph at 50% throttle.

It goes from zero to 300mph in under 30 seconds! You might want to make like…

New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 Coverage – Day 7 (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) There may only be one day left of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but the energy in New York City hasn’t even come close to dieing down. Today’s schedule was jam-packed with world class designers and the people who came to take in their shows. Collections shown on February 7 were Tony Cohen, Vera Wang, …

Holy Betrayal

Pope Benedict’s silence on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church is a betrayal to both justice and Jesus.

Improving Internet Commerce – eBay Nixes Negative Seller Feedback

(TrendHunter.com) eBay sellers are pretty miffed after a new rule regarding comments was put into place after some users abused the system.

eBay doesn’t like that sellers have been gaming the system in order to influence the buyers’ abilities to participate.

If you are given three negative comments by a seller, t…

Lollipop Good For Your Teeth

(TrendHunter.com) Willy Wonka loved candy. His father was a dentist. Combine the two and you get Professor Wenyuan Shi, Chairman of the Oral Biology Department at the UCLA School of Dentistry.

He has developed a therapeutic, orange-flavored lollipop that is good for your teeth. His secret ingredient is an extract o…

Chic Café – Nestlé’s Nespresso Boutique In Paris

The world’s biggest Nespresso boutique is now part of one of the most famous avenues on the planet, the Champs-Elysées.

With its 1500 square meters (16,150 square feet) of space on two levels, the “Star” Boutique invites Parisians and international visitors to indulge in high-end pleasures …

Chic Café – Nestlé’s Nespresso Boutique In Paris (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The world’s biggest Nespresso boutique is now part of one of the most famous avenues on the planet, the Champs-Elysées.

With its 1500 square meters (16,150 square feet) of space on two levels, the “Star” Boutique invites Parisians and international visitors to indulge in high-end pleasures …

Suits of Armor For Animals II – Warrior Mice by Jeff de Boer

(TrendHunter.com) We featured amour for dogs before, but now Jeff de Boer, a Calgary-based multi-media artist, offers something new (or at least new to the 21st century) with his suits of armor for cats and mice. His masterpieces of metal are true conversation pieces and everything that art should be. They’re so nove…

The Simple Life Experience – Living in Suburban Tipi (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Do you feel sometimes like ditching your complicated house and lifestyle and opting for a simpler one? Inspired by yuris, tipis, and igloos, designer John Paananen wanted to see if living in such an iconic spire would work in today’s modern world. The “house” temporarily existed at Cranbrook A…

Greening New York Fashion Week – Aveda’s Eco Efforts

Beauty company Aveda challenged designers to join their eco initiative during fashion week. They asked participating fashion designers to give out recycled gift cards, offer New York City tap water instead of bottled water, eliminate the use of fur in shows and in stores as well as offer organic, lo…

Greening New York Fashion Week – Aveda’s Eco Efforts (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Beauty company Aveda challenged designers to join their eco initiative during fashion week. They asked participating fashion designers to give out recycled gift cards, offer New York City tap water instead of bottled water, eliminate the use of fur in shows and in stores as well as offer organic, lo…

Keley Hazell Heats Up London in Bikini For Lynx Body Spray

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Maybe because the recent Lynx (Axe) Chocolate campaign needed a bit of a kick in the ass, British hottie Keeley Hazell was snagged for a photo shoot with the chocolate flavored dudes themselves.

Small Space Utilization – Zeitraum Unveils New Guest Bed (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Zeitraum has transformed an old concept into a new handsome design. Two beds are stack without any mechanical devices. At first glance it might be taken for a sofa. But this guest bed is perfect for those with a small room that must serve two purposes. Black cushions compliment the wood for a very a…

Healthcare: At a glance – Wellcome Trust reveals ‘funding bonanza’

What is going on?

City & Corporate: Brunswick to back Punch

Punch Taverns has boosted its financial support as it launches a bid for competitor bar, pub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers.

City & Corporate: African investor drafts in support

Weber Shandwick Financial has been hired by an African investment fund.

Technology: Support for online money transfers

An online foreign exchange company that seeks to cut out City middlemen has brought in Wolfstar for a 12-month B2B and consumer programme.

Technology: Bite loses consultant, wins venture capital client

Bite has lost one of its top digital specialists in what is being hailed as a blow for the tech agency.