http://www.nature.com/news/quantum-gas-goes-below-absolute-zero-1.12146
"It may sound less likely than hell freezing over, but physicists have created an atomic gas with a sub-absolute-zero temperature for the first time. Their technique opens the door to generating negative-Kelvin materials and new quantum devices, and it could even help to solve a cosmological mystery."
I find it rather interesting to be honest. That information about efficient engines makes me think that we could possibly achieve a rate of motion/energy within a system using advanced quantum mechanics to make it appear as if it is in perpetual motion. Doubtful, but still intriguing none the less.
*Insert obligatory old man image of an octogenarian waving his cane at scientists while cursing at them to give him his flying car NOA!*