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Submission + - Nokia Unveils OLED Phone You Control by Bending (inhabitat.com)

Submitted by jldailey618 on Thursday October 27, 2011 @02:14PM

jldailey618 writes: Nokia just unveiled an OLED smartphone that is controlled by flexing the device with both hands. By bending corners and pushing the sides inward and outward, the user can scroll, zoom, and select. Researchers would not discuss exactly how the processor behind the twisty screen functioned, but they did say that it would be compatible with most current operating systems.

Submission + - Plastic Made from Fruit Rivals Kevlar in Strength (inhabitat.com) 2

Submitted by jldailey618 on Wednesday March 30, 2011 @11:24AM

jldailey618 writes: A group of scientists from Sao Paulo State University developed a way to use the nanocellulose fibers from bananas, pineapples, and other fruits to create incredibly strong, lightweight plastics. The plastic is up to four times stronger and 30 percent lighter than petroleum-based plastics, and it rivals Kevlar — the material used in bullet proof vests — in strength.

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