Asteroid 2012 DA14: First Images of Space Rock Approaching Earth - ABC News

Asteroid 2012 DA14: First Images of Space Rock Approaching Earth - ABC News: "Asteroid 2012 DA14 makes its closest approach to Earth at 2:25 p.m. ET Friday, and the world’s astronomers have been on the lookout for it.  Take a look at this sequence of images, sent by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory from the Faulkes Telescope South, in Siding Springs, Australia:"

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Heat-activated “smart material” debuts in 2014 Corvette

Heat-activated “smart material” debuts in 2014 Corvette: "Chevrolet is taking some major steps to improve and evolve the Corvette – the automaker is bringing back the beloved Stingray and adding a 6.2L V-8 LT1 engine with over 450 horsepower (335kw). Now, Chevy has revealed its intentions to incorporate heat-activated "smart materials" into the 2014 Corvette."

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Boomerope loops ropes over high objects

Boomerope loops ropes over high objects: "If you’ve ever tried to loop a rope over a high branch, girder, pole or whatnot without using a ladder, then you’ll know that it can be pretty frustrating. As with most frustrating tasks, however, someone has invented a gizmo to make it easier. That gizmo is the Boomerope."

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Silicon nanoparticles used to create a super-performing battery

Silicon nanoparticles used to create a super-performing battery: "In some peoples’ opinion, electric cars won’t become truly viable until their batteries offer a lot more driving range, and can be recharged much more quickly than is currently possible. Well, those people may soon be getting their wish. Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed a new type of lithium-ion battery, that they claim holds three times as much energy as a conventional li-ion, and can be recharged in just ten minutes"

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