Wacky science fun

We at JBS feel that sometimes we need more than kitten pics (or even Sid!) to shake off the shroud of national frustration, so today we offer some random bits that have come to our attention in recent days, in the category, Scientific Contributions of Immesurable (or at least Questionable) Value.

1. Hate 3-point turns? Then perhaps you need this car whose cabin can turn itself around, saving you the trouble of changing direction. That could make for some crazy movie car-chase variants!
   (via boing boing)
   
   
2. Wish you could send a loved one a hug from afar? Now you can, with Hugms, a device that converts your squeeze into either a color change at a remote device or just a cell phone "hug" to somebody lacking their own little bot. Strange and appealing.
   (via kottke)
   
   
3. Taking multi-utility to a new level, allowing those low on space at home to combine an armchair with a cooktop and prep space. Um, say what?
   (via Ampersand at Alas)