University of South Carolina researchers convert T-shirt into energy storage medium

University of South Carolina researchers convert T-shirt into energy storage medium: "As manufacturers of smartphones and mobile devices strive to make their products increasingly portable, they repeatedly come up against the constraints of existing battery technology. However, Xiaodong Li, a professor at the University of South Carolina (USC) believes that we will soon be able to employ the clothes we wear to help overcome such challenges and to this end, Li has transformed T-shirt material into an energy storage medium which could one day be used to power portable devices."

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McLaren pulls the top down on new 12C Spider

McLaren pulls the top down on new 12C Spider: "McLaren has delivered a convertible sibling for its MP4-12C supercar. Aside from a unique retractable hard top (RHT) folding roof that can be operated at speeds of up to 30 km/h (19 mph), the new 12C Spider is pretty much identical to the 12C, with the same carbon “MonoCell” chassis and upgraded 616 bhp (625 PS) engine announced for the MP4-12C last month."

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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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