Thursday, May 24, 2012

"Jet-powered" 280ZX could be yours for $16,000

"Jet-powered" 280ZX could be yours for $16,000: "Datsun's 280ZX was a pretty awesome car in its own right. Seth Kettleman, however, decided to take a classic 1983 model, and augment it in a rather unique way – he replaced its original six-cylinder power plant with an ex-US Air Force Garrett GTP turboshaft engine. The end result looks pretty sharp, but it really has to be heard to believed ... and, if you like what you hear, you can buy the car now for US$16,000."

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Synergy aircraft aims at more comfortable, efficient personal flight

Synergy aircraft aims at more comfortable, efficient personal flight: "The airplane is arguably the biggest single revolution in travel ever. Voyages that used to entail weeks of dangerous, life-threatening navigation can now be done in the matter of hours. No single invention has connected physical space like the plane. Yet, there's still much room for improvement in terms of cost, efficiency and comfort. With this in mind a team of U.S. designers is developing what they believe is a better solution for flying: the Synergy aircraft."

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DARPA funds 100 Year Starship to develop human interstellar flight capabilities

DARPA funds 100 Year Starship to develop human interstellar flight capabilities: "Voyager 1, which is now in the outermost layer of the heliosphere that forms the boundary between the Solar System and interstellar space, is set to be the first man-made object to leave the Solar System."

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Which TV is right for me? | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video

Which TV is right for me? | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video:

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Video: Gary Connery Falls 2,400 Feet Without a Parachute

Video: Gary Connery Falls 2,400 Feet Without a Parachute: "Instead of a parachute, Connery used a specially designed ”wingsuit” which helps extend the basic human form into something more like a flying squirrel."

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