Polychromelab waterproof-breathable jackets reverse to keep you warmer (or cooler)

Polychromelab waterproof-breathable jackets reverse to keep you warmer (or cooler): "Polychromelab fabric is a three-layer waterproof-breathable fabric with a unique climate control system. The fabric is designed to be reversible and uses a black application on one side and a silver application on the other. The different colors work with external and internal conditions to cool you down or warm you up."

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New coating technology promises self-cleaning cars

New coating technology promises self-cleaning cars: "Nissan’s "Scratch Guard Coat” has been healing fine scratches on the company’s cars for a few years now, and the technology has also made its way into an iPhone case. More recent developments have produced coatings to heal more substantial scratches and scrapes using nano-capsules. Now researchers at The Netherlands’ Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have developed a coating that is not only self-healing, but also promises to free car owners of the tiresome chore of washing the car."

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First manned flight of FanWing aircraft planned for next year

First manned flight of FanWing aircraft planned for next year: "With a traditional airplane, a propellor or jet engine pulls it forward, and lift is created as air subsequently flows over the wings."

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The Best Websites for Downloading, Renting, and Purchasing Audiobooks - How-To Geek

The Best Websites for Downloading, Renting, and Purchasing Audiobooks - How-To Geek: "We recently published a list of websites where you can download free eBooks, or purchase, borrow, or rent eBooks. However, if you would rather listen to your favorite books, here are some websites offering audiobooks you can download, rent, or purchase, some free, some not."

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DESERT TACTICAL HTI 50BMG SNIPER! - YouTube

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Wfoil 18 Albatross: WW1 seaplane with modern hydrofoil design can hit 50 knots

Wfoil 18 Albatross: WW1 seaplane with modern hydrofoil design can hit 50 knots: "We're not quite sure why the sudden interest in hydrofoil innovation in Slovenia, but last week's Internautica event saw the release of two different and quite radical recreational hydrofoil craft. The first was the Quadrofoil electric hydrofoil sportscar for the water, and the second is the wFoil 18 Albatross, a cross between a WWI seaplane and a modern hydrofoil which is capable of 50 knots."

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ION AIR PRO actioncam uploads real-time footage to the cloud

ION AIR PRO actioncam uploads real-time footage to the cloud: "Whether you're speeding down the slopes, on a biking epic through the woods or riding the rapids in a kayak, having to wait until you get to a laptop to share your recorded adventures with friends and family is nothing short of inconvenient. The ION AIR PRO HD Sports Video Camera is said to be one of the first actioncams capable of recording full HD video and sharing it in real time on social networking sites."

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Polyurethane composite could replace steel or aluminum in some applications

Polyurethane composite could replace steel or aluminum in some applications: "A consortium of German research groups has created a new sandwich-type material that they claim offers strength similar to that of steel or aluminum, yet is significantly lighter and less expensive. It consists of a honeycomb-structured paper core, with glass fiber-reinforced layers of polyurethane on the outsides. To give an idea of how tough it is, it’s about to be tested on the diesel engine housing of a train."

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Hotmail (2) - sgpease@msn.com

Hotmail (2) - sgpease@msn.com: "Television manufacturers can be a tricky bunch. Just when you think you've figured out their acronyms and slang, things change again. In the early days of HDTV people were scrambling to figure out the difference between 1080i and 1080p and manufacturers were playing sly with acronyms by sticking the EDTV (Enhanced Definition Television) acronym on sets without explaining how it differed from HD."

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9 Ways to Keep an Aging Brain Sharp | Online Psychology Degree Resource Guide

9 Ways to Keep an Aging Brain Sharp | Online Psychology Degree Resource Guide: "Everything slows down with age, especially our brains. Sadly, the old saying, “if you don’t use it, you lose it” is true in the case of plasticity, the brain’s ability to change. As we get older, it becomes harder for the brain to learn new things and recall information from the past. As frustrating as it is to feel disoriented and experience memory loss, it isn’t the end for your brain. Like your muscles, your brain needs daily exercise to stay in shape. Check out these nine ways to keep your brain sharp well into old age."

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Whale Sharks Freed From Fishing Net In Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia (VIDEO)

Whale Sharks Freed From Fishing Net In Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia (VIDEO): "According to the Guardian, while performing radio-frequency tagging of whale sharks in Indonesia's Cenderawasih Bay, a team of researchers from the nonprofit environmental organization Conservation International received a distress call from local fishermen. A pair of whale sharks had become ensnared in their nets."

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Spy Hawk RC-plane lets you snoop from the skies

Spy Hawk RC-plane lets you snoop from the skies: "If you’ve ever found yourself bemoaning the relative dearth of viable personal UAV (or "drone") options but still find the idea of an eye in the sky alluring, then you may well be in luck, because UK-based gadget purveyor RED5 has unveiled the Spy Hawk: a remote-controlled plane which runs from a rechargeable battery and features a video camera to facilitate easy snooping from up above."

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