For The Scientific Spirit: 7 Websites For Science Questions & Answers

For The Scientific Spirit: 7 Websites For Science Questions & Answers: "The web is the Grand Oracle. It sees all and answers all. I wish we had the educational and self-learning edge it gives to today’s generation. In a snap, you can tap it to ask anything about the world we live in, and generally it is pretty accurate answering back. Perhaps, apart from the ‘question of life’ it can answer anything."

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Brutal Bentley Continental GT3 concept shown in Paris

Brutal Bentley Continental GT3 concept shown in Paris: "The beast you see here is a GT3 racing concept car that Bentley brought to the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Based on the recently launched Contental GT Speed the machine is part of an FIA-sanctioned development process to get Bentley back into competitive motorsport after a break of 10 years. With rear-wheel drive, stripped interior and some extensive aero the vehicle abandons luxury and refinement for some serious attitude."

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McLaren provides (some) P1 supercar details

McLaren provides (some) P1 supercar details: "The McLaren P1 has arrived ... almost. We've already had a glimpse of the company's brand-new halo supercar but as it's still at design study stage, specs have yet to be finalized – and McLaren isn't providing any official clues on a few things that folks are more than a little curious about. Still, we now have some more details (and more pictures to drool over) than we had before."

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Lamborghini unveils the Gallardo LP 560-4 and the LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica

Lamborghini unveils the Gallardo LP 560-4 and the LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica: "Lamborghini took its turn at the Paris Motor Show last week as it introduced two new “baby Lambos,” the Gallardo LP 560-4 and LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica. Showing off refreshed stylings that should appeal to purists, the additions to the stables brings the Gallardo line up to six models."

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Toshiba shows off new range of 4K TVs

Toshiba shows off new range of 4K TVs: "Yesterday, Sony announced an 84-inch TV with the resolution of four HDTVs put side by side – a bounty of over eight million pixels on a single TV display that has come to be known in the industry as “4K resolution.” Not to be outdone, today at IFA 2012 in Berlin Toshiba announced the Quad Full HD, an entire line of 4K televisions with screens up to 84 inches in size."

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Sony debuts its very own HD action cam

Sony debuts its very own HD action cam: "It teased it via blog and previewed it at the Outdoor Retailer show, but Sony saved the full detailing of its new HDR-AS15 Action Cam for this week's IFA show. "

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Smartphone app determines location, speed and direction of distant objects

Smartphone app determines location, speed and direction of distant objects: "Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a prototype app that combines a smartphone’s GPS, compass and imaging capabilities to calculate the exact location of distant objects and track their speed and direction."

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Willow River State Park Campground - Wisconsin Trails | AllTrails.com

Willow River State Park Campground - Wisconsin Trails | AllTrails.com: "Willow River State Park Campground is a 4 mile loop trail located near Hudson, Wisconsin that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash."

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Bentley sponsors spectacular Historical Concours at Windsor Castle

Bentley sponsors spectacular Historical Concours at Windsor Castle: "In the dying embers of a British summer Bentley sponsored the first Concours of Elegance on the immaculate lawns of Windsor Castle in the U.K. The turnout of special, rare and very valuable classic cars from England, Germany, Italy, France and even the U.S. was extremely good. Click through to check out the extensive picture gallery of these spectacular vehicles on show in the late sunshine."

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The Jaguar F-Type revealed

The Jaguar F-Type revealed: "We had to be content with just a single picture last week, but Jaguar has hit us with the entire F-Type narrative in time for the Paris Motor Show. We now have views from every angle and a little bit of extra context to compare the new roadster with the venerable classic it succeeds."

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App could take the risk of out buying clothes online

App could take the risk of out buying clothes online: "Buying clothes online is always a bit of a crapshoot. You might know that a Large shirt from one designer fits you, but that doesn’t mean that a Large from another designer will also. That’s why a group of PhD students from Spain’s Universitat Autònoma de Bacelona (UAB) created the Verisize app – it’s intended to lessen buyers’ chances of ending up with clothes that don’t fit."

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Xfire system projects a bike lane onto the road

Xfire system projects a bike lane onto the road: "A lot of people won’t ride a bicycle on city streets because they’re scared that a vehicle will run into them. This fear certainly isn’t helped by the many drivers who unknowingly get dangerously close to cyclists while driving alongside them. Xfire’s Bike Lane Safety Light is designed to address that problem by using lasers to project a virtual bike lane on the road around the bike."

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