Rinspeed 'Splash' English Channel Crossing
Amphibious cars are almost speedy enough for sci-fi.

Donation After Cardiac Death (Wait, I needed that!)
Larry Niven thought about it in 1967 - doctors are trying to increase the donor pool in more creative ways.

FRS - Forehead Retina System
Remarkable system helps visually impaired people distinguish the objects in front of them.

Diebold AccuVote-TS Security Flaw
Diebold is at it again, this time threatening free and verifiable elections in the US.

Freeze-Dried Blood For Israeli Soldiers
In a remarkable development, it may soon be possible for soldiers to carry their own blood for emergency transfusion.

Four-Rooms-In-One House
Three different rooms use the very same door - sounds science-fictional to me.

Chinese Military Takes Page From NASA Apollo Program
NASA actually used this same technique in the 1960's to practice for the Apollo missions.

Buddy On Demand Inflatable Friend To Women Drivers
Inflatable dolls can make a real difference to lonely women driving at night, according to Reuters.