Cardsharp 2 packs a razor in a credit card package

Cardsharp 2 packs a razor in a credit card package: "Several years ago, designer Iain Sinclair launched the Cardsharp, a razor-sharp stainless steel knife folded into a credit card-shaped package. The knife combined real-world function with sleek, aesthetic design. Late last year, Sinclair updated the knife into the Cardsharp 2."

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Eggasus: putting clean urban transport in an eggshell

Eggasus: putting clean urban transport in an eggshell: "Fans of personal, futuristic eco cars have something to "eggcited" about with the arrival of Eggasus, which is slated for northern hemisphere fall launch in the US. The designers are currently taking orders of the cute, no-emissions three-wheeler, which recently made the finalist list of the Sierra Nevada Innovation Challenge."

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How to Turn a Match into a Miniature Rocket [Video] - How-To Geek

How to Turn a Match into a Miniature Rocket [Video] - How-To Geek: "If you’re looking for a novel little stunt to impress your friends this Fourth of July, these tiny matchstick rockets are a cheap and easy trick to pull out of your sleeve.

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High-resolution radar can detect individual raindrops

High-resolution radar can detect individual raindrops: "A high-resolution Doppler radar has the ability to detect individual hydrometeors, such as atmospheric raindrops, over 0.5 mm in diameter research led by the Naval Research Laboratory has revealed. The discovery should further understanding of the structure and behavior of clouds, and could lead to more accurate forecasting of severe weather."

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Nanodiamond laundry detergent can make your clothes sparkle

Nanodiamond laundry detergent can make your clothes sparkle: "We all do laundry, or are perhaps lucky enough to have someone who does laundry for us. Most of that wash is done in warm or hot water, because, regardless of the claims made for laundry detergents, most detergents don't work very well in cold water."

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Virgin Galactic steps up the pace with latest SpaceShipTwo glide flight test

Virgin Galactic steps up the pace with latest SpaceShipTwo glide flight test: "SS2’s 11 minute 22 second glide flight test, the seventeenth for the spacecraft, saw it air-released from WhiteKnightTwo (WK2) at an altitude of 51,000 feet with Scaled Composites pilots Pete Siebold and Mike Alsbury at the controls. Virgin Galactic’s Chief Pilot David Mackay and Scaled test pilot Mark Stuckey were carried in WK2, while Virgin Galactic pilot and Mike Melvill, who piloted the first private flight to space, flew in the chase plane."

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Terrafugia flying car completes first phase of flight testing

Terrafugia flying car completes first phase of flight testing: "Six years after the initial announcement that Terrafugia, Inc. would develop a "roadable airplane," the Transition has completed the first phase of flight testing. The flight testing, carried out at Plattsburgh International Airport in northern New York State, assessed the light sport aircraft's full performance envelope. The Transition prototype was reported to perform "exceptionally well," allowing the testing to be carried out quickly."

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The Best Websites for Free Online Courses, Certificates, Degrees, and Educational Resources - How-To Geek

The Best Websites for Free Online Courses, Certificates, Degrees, and Educational Resources - How-To Geek: "Have you thought about expanding your knowledge by taking some courses? There are several colleges and other sites that offer free online courses, certificate programs, some degree programs, and education resources for teachers and professors."

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"Son of Concorde" to fly London-to-Sydney in 4 hours?

"Son of Concorde" to fly London-to-Sydney in 4 hours?: "Recent days have seen reports emerge of a successor to Concorde capable of speeds of over 2,485 mph (4,000 km/h) that could fly from London to Sydney in a mere four hours."

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Solarmonkey Adventurer rugged, self-contained solar charger with internal storage

Solarmonkey Adventurer rugged, self-contained solar charger with internal storage: "The Solarmonkey Adventurer is the latest in Powertraveller's line of portable solar chargers. It's the company's first to offer an internal storage battery, providing a little more flexibility. As its name implies, the device was built to hold up to the rigors and abuses of field use thanks to the device's two solar panels being contained in an insulated clam shell case."

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New vaccine could provide lifetime immunity to nicotine addiction

New vaccine could provide lifetime immunity to nicotine addiction: "Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have developed a vaccine that could help existing smokers quit for good and prevent those yet to try cigarettes from ever becoming addicted. "

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Robot hand wins rock, paper, scissors every time

Robot hand wins rock, paper, scissors every time: "A robot hand developed by the University of Tokyo's Ishikawa Oku Lab is reportedly so adept at the game rock, paper, scissors that it is unbeatable against a human opponent."

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