Thursday, October 24, 2013

Silicon supercapacitor could store electricity inside a silicon chip — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Silicon supercapacitor could store electricity inside a silicon chip — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "A team of researchers at the Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee has designed a supercapacitor made primarily of silicon that has shown much improved power density over its commercially available alternatives. The advance could allow for interesting integration of battery technology in everyday electronics, from solar cells to smartphones."

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Shreddies underwear filters your farts — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Shreddies underwear filters your farts — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Most of us break wind from time to time; it's a natural function of a healthy body. It's just a shame that farts generally smell bad enough that people will keep their distance if they suspect you've dropped one. The answer to this problem may lie in the material used in your underwear, with a technology used in chemical warfare suits providing the solution."

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World's fastest certified civilian jet sets new around-the-world speed record — www.gizmag.com — Readability

World's fastest certified civilian jet sets new around-the-world speed record — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Even before it received type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in September 2012, the Gulfstream G650 was racking up the records, thanks in large part to its Mach 0.925 top speed. The latest record it has claimed is for the fastest westbound, around-the-world flight for a non-supersonic aircraft, which the G650 completed in 41 hours and seven minutes."

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Lamborghini unveils $4.5m Veneno Roadster — news.cnet.com — Readability

Lamborghini unveils $4.5m Veneno Roadster — news.cnet.com — Readability: "As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Lamborghini has unveiled a raging beast of a prototype. Next year, the luxury supercar company will launch a super-limited run of one of its most exclusive models: the Veneno Roadster, a sports racer with an asking price of more than $4.5 million."

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