Art and science combine to turn gold chloride into nuggets

Art and science combine to turn gold chloride into nuggets: "For centuries, the world's great thinkers were consumed by the search for the mythical Philosopher's Stone. Franciscan friar Roger Bacon is said to have penned a formula for its creation in the 13th century, legend would have us believe that German friar Albertus Magnus actually found a substance capable of transmuting base metals into gold or silver, and English scientist and mathematician Isaac Newton was a known devotee of the magnum opus. "

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Lauren Nelson: 5 Tips for Creating the Ultimate Gallery Wall

Lauren Nelson: 5 Tips for Creating the Ultimate Gallery Wall: "When it comes to updating a space, the gallery wall can be the perfect solution when it's done right! From entryways to dining rooms, an eclectic display of frames can be incorporated in just about any room. Here are five tips to help you create the ultimate gallery wall."

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Human Generator – new e-bike trades the chain for an alternator

Human Generator – new e-bike trades the chain for an alternator: "A bicycle born out of auto industry technology, the Mando Footloose makes claim of using the world's first chainless series hybrid technology for an e-bike. Like other pedal-assisted electric bikes, the bike combines manual and electric power. Unlike other pedelecs, it eliminates the chain and transforms the cyclist's motion directly into electricity."

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New 3M projector streams Roku content

New 3M projector streams Roku content: "The world seems to be moving away from projectors. Almost all of the tech-savvy consumer's content is downloaded digitally and streamed to TVs, tablets and smartphones. The projector is kind of lost in the shuffle of all of this. Enter 3M's Streaming Projector, which merges the massive display sizes that only a projector can produce, with the streaming content for which Roku is known."

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Delta Six gun controller fulfills your FPS fantasies

Delta Six gun controller fulfills your FPS fantasies: "The humble controller has never been the best choice for first-person shooters. Those who have mastered the keyboard and mouse combo can pulverize even the best console gamers thanks to the added accuracy and speed of movement that control method provides."

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Segula Technologies' hybrid composite Hagora concept

Segula Technologies' hybrid composite Hagora concept: "Segula Technologies may not exactly be a household automotive name, but if designs like the Hagora are any indication, it could be in the future. Designed to protect and serve the environment, the new concept car combines an innovative hybrid powertrain, composite construction, 1 + 2 layout and sporty crossover styling."

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A Beginner’s Guide To Digital Music Setup And Playing

A Beginner’s Guide To Digital Music Setup And Playing: "If you’re a music lover with boxes and shelves of music CDs, or if you have managed to burn or download digital music to your Mac or PC, this beginner’s guide to digital music setup and playing is written specifically for you"

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Video: Pumpkin Carving with a Colt .45

Video: Pumpkin Carving with a Colt .45: "The art of pumpkin carving with a firearm has become an annual tradition for YouTube firearms personality Hickok45. His popular channel is watched by thousands and the pumpkin carving episodes are yearly favorites. Every fall, Hickok45 features a different firearm and examines how it performs when tasked with creating eyes, nose and a mouth for a porch jack-o-lantern."

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Lockitron turns your smartphone into a house key

Lockitron turns your smartphone into a house key: "Lockitron is an awesome new piece of technology designed to let you unlock your house using your smartphone. Technology like this has been around for a little while with the UniKey, but what makes Lockitron so interesting is that it installs on existing locks in a user's home. This means the installation process take less than a minute."

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NASA building world's largest solid-fuel rocket

NASA building world's largest solid-fuel rocket: "When NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) enters service in 2017, it will replace the historic Saturn V as the largest, most powerful space launch vehicle ever flown. "

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Dux Helm bike helmet integrates sunglasses

Dux Helm bike helmet integrates sunglasses: "Dux Helm is a Vancouver-based start-up that hit the scene earlier this year. Its first product is a little something it calls the "world's first bike helmet with retractable lens." While we know better than to accept those types of proclamations without reservation, we can say with confidence that the average bike helmet offers little more in the way of sun protection than a tiny, ineffective brim – if that. It certainly doesn't have a pair of sunglasses."

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Boeing testing truck-mounted high energy laser

Boeing testing truck-mounted high energy laser: "With the solid-state high-energy lasers already being tested on the sea and in the air, Boeing is continuing development of a truck-mounted system. The system is similar in concept to Boeing’s Laser Avenger that is intended for combating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), but boasts a more powerful laser for countering a wider variety of threats, including rockets, artillery, mortars, as well as UAVs."

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