New water-based organic battery is cheap, rechargeable and eco-friendly

New water-based organic battery is cheap, rechargeable and eco-friendly: "Lithium-ion batteries have made portable, rechargeable electronics commonplace. Unfortunately, they do have some glaring drawbacks, including heat issues, being made with rare, toxic elements, and the fact the technology doesn't scale up very well, which limits applications. A team of scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) is working on an alternative in the form of a water-based organic battery that is not only cheaper and more environmentally friendly, but also holds the potential for scaling up for use in wind and solar power plants as a means to store large amounts of energy."



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Air bags could keep sinking ships afloat

Air bags could keep sinking ships afloat: "The European Union has invested in a project designed to keep damaged ships stable and afloat by means of airbag-like balloons. It is hoped that the new system, developed under the Su Sy project, will give emergency services extra time to evacuate stricken ships, minimizing the devastating losses of life synonymous with the sinking of cruise ships such as the Costa Concordia, and the South Korean ferry Sewol, which sank earlier this year."



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Eat Essential Nutrients | Men's Health

Eat Essential Nutrients | Men's Health: "
We are in the midst of a nutrition crisis as a nation where we’re overfed, yet undernourished. Data suggests we’re falling short of the recommended nutrient intake of several nutrients—namely fiber, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin D—even though we’re eating more calories than our bodies need. In other words, America has a “broken diet” problem that fortunately can be changed with a few simple tweaks. Here’s why you need to pay attention to these often-neglected nutrients, along with the easy ways to pack them into your diet."



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3 work-at-home online jobs that aren't scams | Komando.com

3 work-at-home online jobs that aren't scams | Komando.com: "Many people see working at home as the Holy Grail of job perks and thanks to the Internet it's totally possible. Whether you want a full-time job or just want to make a little extra money on the side, the options are there if you know where to look."



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Robotic Weapon System gives helicopters hidden firepower

Robotic Weapon System gives helicopters hidden firepower: "When we hear about military robots, it usually evokes images of Terminator-like killing machines, but it can also mean robotic systems designed to help soldiers concentrate on the job at hand. Case in point is Israel-based Duke Airborne Systems’ Robotic Weapon System (RWS). Unveiled at the Eurosatory defense industry show in Paris, the system billed as a “first-of-its-kind” is a concealable robotic gunnery module that allows utility helicopters to fly into hostile territory without an armed escort."



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Elio Motors

Elio Motors:



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Physicists finally explain why your earphones are always tangled. - Seriously, Science? | DiscoverMagazine.com

Physicists finally explain why your earphones are always tangled. - Seriously, Science? | DiscoverMagazine.com: "There are few day-to-day events that send me into a rage as quickly as a pair of tangled earphones. As soon as I put them down, they somehow thread themselves into an unholy mess."



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Things You Didn't Know About Coconut Water

Things You Didn't Know About Coconut Water: "You may love coconut water after your workout, but do you know everything about this popular beverage's origin and nutritional makeup? The following video highlights some useful, interesting, and offbeat facts about the popular superfood drink."



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How Stress Can Cause Heart Disease

How Stress Can Cause Heart Disease: "Most physicians now believe that emotional stress can contribute to the development of heart disease.
Stress appears to lead to heart disease in at least two ways. First, if you experience chronic emotional stress, you may be more likely to develop atherosclerosis, the disease process that produces coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke and peripheral artery disease. Second, periods of intense stress apparently can precipitate acute heart problems, such as heart attacks."



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A 2,250-Foot Tall Tower in Arizona Will Usher in the Future of Wind Energy | Motherboard

A 2,250-Foot Tall Tower in Arizona Will Usher in the Future of Wind Energy | Motherboard: "Wind and solar energy only provide us with power as nature allows, but solar-wind hybrid towers could soon overcome this limitation. The company Solar Wind Energy, based in Maryland, has now received the necessary startup capital for the construction of a 2,250-foot-high tower in Arizona, which would be the tallest freestanding structure in the US."



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SMAs could change the shape of the construction industry

SMAs could change the shape of the construction industry: "Shape memory alloys (SMAs), which when heated are able to return to their original shape after being severely deformed, have found their way into everything from spectacle frames to cars. Now researchers at Empa in Switzerland have developed a new type of SMA that could allow the material to find applications in the building and construction industries."



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Electromagnetic system to replace steam launches on US Navy carriers

Electromagnetic system to replace steam launches on US Navy carriers: "A fighter plane taking off from a strike carrier is a dramatic sight – not the least because of the woosh and plume of steam as the catapult blasts the aircraft into the air. In a few years, such launches may still be dramatic, but they’ll also be a bit quieter and very plume-free. That’s because the US Navy has completed testing of its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS); clearing it for use on the new Gerald R Ford-class aircraft carriers."



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Far more accurate satellite images on the way as US lifts restrictions — RT USA

Far more accurate satellite images on the way as US lifts restrictions — RT USA: "Satellite images have always been a bit fuzzy, thanks to the US government. But now the agency in charge is relaxing its rules, allowing mapping services like Google Maps or Bing Maps bring crystal clear pictures to their users."



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How to Make The Tasteless Water Taste Great? | Sai Fitness Tips

How to Make The Tasteless Water Taste Great? | Sai Fitness Tips: "Talking the significance of water is pretty common. But, at times despite knowing the significance of water you cannot  have sufficient water in a day. Let us explore the ways to make the tasteless water  interesting enough for you so that you can comfortably drink 10 glasses a day. Let your brain function optimally, let your body get hydrated & replenished by drinking the right amount of water every day."



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See How This Simple Invention Can Save Your Child’s Life | American Overlook

See How This Simple Invention Can Save Your Child’s Life | American Overlook: "wa teachers concerned with the potential for a shooting at their school are taking action with a new invention that will help keep teachers and students safe.

“The Sleeve” is a 12-gauge carbon steel case that holds up to 550 pounds of force. When placed over a door’s arm, it prevents intruders from getting into the classroom."



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Paddlers prepare for the world's longest non-stop canoe/kayak race - WSJ.com

Paddlers prepare for the world's longest non-stop canoe/kayak race - WSJ.com: "On Tuesday July 8, about 620 paddlers will launch their boats in the Missouri American Water Missouri River 340 (MR340) river race. From Kansas City, Ks. to St. Charles, Mo., the racers will travel 340 miles across the state -- celebrating the importance of the longest river in the U.S. to Missouri's environment and as a source of drinking water to millions of people."



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Breaking Christian News - Printer-Friendly Version

Breaking Christian News - Printer-Friendly Version: "by News Release : Jun 17, 2014 : Megan Fellman � Northwestern University
http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2014/06/new-evidence-for-oceans-of-water-deep-in-the-earth.html
"If just one percent of the weight of mantle rock located in the transition zone is H2O, that would be equivalent to nearly three times the amount of water in our oceans.""



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Solar Wind Energy's Downdraft Tower generates its own wind all year round

Solar Wind Energy's Downdraft Tower generates its own wind all year round: "When we think of wind power, we generally think of huge wind turbines sitting high atop towers where they can take advantage of the higher wind speeds. But Maryland-based Solar Wind Energy, Inc. is looking to turn wind power on its head with the Solar Wind Downdraft Tower, which places turbines at the base of a tower and generates its own wind to turn them."



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A Bold Man Dives Head On Into Largest Waves On Earth. The Result? Spectacular! | SF Globe

A Bold Man Dives Head On Into Largest Waves On Earth. The Result? Spectacular! | SF Globe:



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Tennis Ball Launcher

Tennis Ball Launcher: "A friend of mine has bad arthritis in his wrists and cannot easily throw a tennis ball for his puppy to fetch. They both enjoy the game but the current models of tennis ball throwers aren't easy on his wrist and those that are aren't very effective. My goal was to build something he could easily fire but still get appreciable distance from."



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Nissan takes the wraps off Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

Nissan takes the wraps off Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo: "Cor, I’d like to take that for a spin.” It's what most of us think when looking at concept cars, but the chances of that ever happening are usually less than slim. The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is an exception to the rule – at least, it's a virtual exception. That’s because next month, the just revealed supercar concept becomes available for download for Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 6 video game for the Playstation console."



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22 Videos of Things Exploding in Slow Motion - Slideshow from PCMag.com

22 Videos of Things Exploding in Slow Motion - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "The people behind Mythbusters like to fancy themselves as educators who draw in viewers by applying the scientific method to unearth the truth behind urban myths, Hollywood trickery, and other common historical misconceptions. But we all know that's not why people are watching"



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The surprising aerodynamics behind the Brazuca World Cup football

The surprising aerodynamics behind the Brazuca World Cup football: "Under the guise of World Cup fever, scientists across the globe are seizing the opportunity to examine the aerodynamic properties of what will in all likelihood be the most talked-about object on a global scale over the coming weeks, the 2014 World Cup match ball. The ball, lovingly named Brazuca by the Brazilian people, is the product of a significant amount of research and money aimed at creating the ultimate centerpiece for one of the greatest sporting competitions on Earth."



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Human trials planned for genetically-modified "super bananas"

Human trials planned for genetically-modified "super bananas": "According to the Queensland University of Technology's Prof. James Dale, 650,000 to 700,000 children die worldwide every year due to pro-vitamin A deficiency. Many of those children live in East African nations such as Uganda. Dale's proposed solution? Take something that's already grown and eaten there, and genetically modify it to produce the needed vitamin. That's what he's done with the Highland cooking banana. The resulting "super bananas" are about to be the subject of human nutritional trials in the US."



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Google to Spend a Billion or More on Internet Satellites | Singularity Hub

Google to Spend a Billion or More on Internet Satellites | Singularity Hub: "Internet access is common in the developed world, but many in emerging markets are just now getting online. For Google, one of the most visited sites in the world, it’s a massive growth opportunity. And they aren’t going to wait for local governments or anyone else to build the necessary infrastructure."



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Bullet resistant Bodyguard Blanket provides duck-and-cover protection

Bullet resistant Bodyguard Blanket provides duck-and-cover protection: "Security blankets generally only provide youngsters with psychological comfort, but the Bodyguard Blanket, from Oklahoma-based ProTecht, LLC., is intended to provide some more concrete security. Made from ballistic materials, it is designed to provide protection from bullets in the event of a school shooting, or from falling or flying debris in the event of a tornado."



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Brain-controlled exoskeleton to help kick off FIFA 2014 World Cup

Brain-controlled exoskeleton to help kick off FIFA 2014 World Cup: "On June 12th, the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be kicked off by a paralyzed person using a highly innovative brain-controlled robotic exoskeleton. This feat is being carried out as a demonstration of the current state-of-the art in assisted mobility technology, as the researchers involved – part of the "Walk Again Project" – work toward refining their invention."



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Easy-Peasy PVC Water Gun

Easy-Peasy PVC Water Gun: "ere are a handful of do-it-yourself PVC water guns on the internet.

This water gun is similar to other versions out there, including this one I shared a few years ago, but with a handful of new tricks to simplify the design and make it easier for people to duplicate."



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Here's NASA's New Design for a Warp Drive Ship

Here's NASA's New Design for a Warp Drive Ship: "In 2012, NASA physicist Harold White revealed that he and a team were working on a design for a faster-than-light ship. Now he's collaborated with an artist to create a new, more realistic design of what such a ship might actually look like."



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Pocket : Science of Us

Pocket : Science of Us: "In the recent book Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, Washington University in St. Louis psychologists Henry L. Roediger and Mark A. McDaniel reveal some surprising things we get wrong about the smartest ways to learn. We invite you to educate yourself about educating yourself."



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Why Should You Chew Your Food Thoroughly? | Sai Fitness Tips

Why Should You Chew Your Food Thoroughly? | Sai Fitness Tips: "o you know why you are advised to chew food thoroughly? It has more health benefits that you can think of. Even if you are ultra-busy, you should take time to chew the food you take thoroughly or else your health will pay the cost of it. Unleashed here are a few reasons good enough to chew your food properly. Let us have a quick look at them."



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Dad Watched in Horror as Two Armed Men Held a Gun to His Teen Daughter’s Head — Then He Did Something About It | Video | TheBlaze.com

Dad Watched in Horror as Two Armed Men Held a Gun to His Teen Daughter’s Head — Then He Did Something About It | Video | TheBlaze.com: "Two armed criminals reportedly put a gun to a 17-year-old girl’s head on Monday night as she was outside retrieving something from a car. The man, whose intentions still aren’t entirely clear, then ordered the teenager to take them into her house — a decision that would prove to have deadly consequences."



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How to Remember Everything - Copyblogger

How to Remember Everything - Copyblogger: "You had a killer conversation with a new friend you made at a conference a few weeks ago, but you may have had an extra martini and left their card on the bar.

You and your special someone shared a fantastic bottle of wine the last time you were in New York, but the name of the wine has eluded both of you since that night."



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"World's tallest" roller coaster coming to Orlando in 2016

"World's tallest" roller coaster coming to Orlando in 2016: "Thrillseekers will soon have a new venue to lose their lunch, courtesy of an upcoming roller coaster that's being promoted as the world's tallest. Dubbed Skyscraper, it will be part of a larger entertainment complex named Skyplex that's due for completion in 2016, in Orlando, Florida."



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The Forgotten Firsts: 10 Vintage Versions of Modern Technology | Messy Nessy Chic

The Forgotten Firsts: 10 Vintage Versions of Modern Technology | Messy Nessy Chic: "In this age of mobile, wireless, digital and whatchamacallit technology, nothing seems to surprise us nowadays. Unless they’re going to finally show us those flying cars we’ve been waiting for since The Jetsons aired on television, we’re hardly batting an eyelid at some of the latest gadgets."



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Three Dyson inventions you'll never see in stores - CNET

Three Dyson inventions you'll never see in stores - CNET: "Dyson just recently announced plans to expand beyond its trademark vacuums, but it turns out that the brand has been working on non-vacuum prototypes all along."



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17 photos of bears acting like people

17 photos of bears acting like people: "They say kids say the darnedest things, but bears might have them beat. Take a look at some of these funny and tender moments caught on camera.

Giant panda Basi holds a doll of the Guangzhou Asian Games mascot at Fuzhou Panda World in Fuzhou, Fujian province on November 12, 2010."



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Lyme Disease Among the Latest in STDs in Men

Lyme Disease Among the Latest in STDs in Men: "You could get Lyme disease—often mistakenly thought to be spread only by deer ticks—as easily in bed as in the woods, new research shows."



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Solar Impulse 2 makes first flight

Solar Impulse 2 makes first flight: "The maiden flight of Solar Impulse 2 took place on Monday morning at Payerne aerodrome in Switzerland. The solar-powered aircraft took off at 5:36 AM CET, when the weather around the aerodrome was at its calmest, with pilot Markus Scherdel at the controls. The aircraft flew for two hours and 17 minutes, reaching an altitude of 1,670 m (5,500 ft) and a ground speed of 55.6 km/h (30 kt). According to Solar Impulse, the in-flight data indicates that the aircraft slated to make the first all-solar global circumnavigation flight performed to expectations."



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Strange photos of overloaded transport

Strange photos of overloaded transport: "An Indian man carries plastic balls on his bicycle in the northern Indian city of Lucknow on February 16, 2006."



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41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius

41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius: "These tips and tricks will guarantee you’ll be a totally happy camper this summer."



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Yes, Backyard Hammock Occupant Is an Uninvited Guest — So Who Wants First Dibs on ‘Get Lost’? | Video | TheBlaze.com

Yes, Backyard Hammock Occupant Is an Uninvited Guest — So Who Wants First Dibs on ‘Get Lost’? | Video | TheBlaze.com: "Nobody wants strangers traipsing upon their property and taking uninvited rests upon their backyard hammocks.

But it’s likely that residents in one Daytona Beach, Florida neighborhood won’t be getting in the face of the intruder who grabbed some R&R there earlier in the week."



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Global Warming: Lake Superior Experiences Record Ice In May | Conservative Byte

Global Warming: Lake Superior Experiences Record Ice In May | Conservative Byte: "In complete contrast to the claims of “global warming,” Lake Superior has experienced the highest concentration of ice in late May since modern satellite records began in 1980 and the ice coverage may even be the highest since at least 1897."



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Eco Marine Power unveils solar-electric unmanned surface vessel

Eco Marine Power unveils solar-electric unmanned surface vessel: "Eco Marine Power (EMP) has unveiled high level design plans for an unmanned surface vessel (USV) to be powered by a solar-electric hybrid system. The Aquarius USV project began in 2011 and a prototype is expected in 2015. It will mostly be used for data collection and monitoring purposes."



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theremina: Vinyl and needle magnified X1000 ... | ADDICTED TO CHAOS

theremina: Vinyl and needle magnified X1000  ... | ADDICTED TO CHAOS:



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Scientists admitted something about global warming and polar bears that will leave conservatives saying “I told you so” | Young Conservatives

Scientists admitted something about global warming and polar bears that will leave conservatives saying “I told you so” | Young Conservatives: "This may come as a shocker to some, but scientists are not always right — especially when under intense public pressure for answers.
Researchers with the IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group (PBSG) recently admitted to experienced zoologist and polar bear specialist Susan Crockford that the estimate given for the total number of polar bars in the Arctic was “simply a qualified guess given to satisfy public demand.”"



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Scientists Admit Polar Bear Numbers Were Made Up To ‘Satisfy Public Demand’ : Freedom Outpost

Scientists Admit Polar Bear Numbers Were Made Up To ‘Satisfy Public Demand’ : Freedom Outpost: "This may come as a shocker to some, but scientists are not always right — especially when under intense public pressure for answers.

Researchers with the IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group (PBSG) recently admitted to experienced zoologist and polar bear specialist Susan Crockford that the estimate given for the total number of polar bars in the Arctic was “simply a qualified guess given to satisfy public demand.”"



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