There's CO2 in them thar hills (…the cosmic rays told me)

There's CO2 in them thar hills (…the cosmic rays told me): "An international research team has been given the novel task of developing a practical means of monitoring underground stores of CO2 using none other than cosmic rays. The research hinges on the detection of the muons that occur as cosmic rays interact with the Earth's atmosphere, but which can penetrate several kilometers beneath the Earth's surface. It's thought that the approach could save significant amounts of money compared to alternative techniques."

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BAE Systems releases details of hybrid tank

BAE Systems releases details of hybrid tank: "BAE Systems has released an infographic outlining the features of its hybrid Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV). A joint venture between BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman with other partners, the GCV proposal is part of a US Army competition to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, which entered service in 1981."

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LA100 fully autonomous UAV brings aerial photography to non-flyers

LA100 fully autonomous UAV brings aerial photography to non-flyers: "Micro UAVs have proven a boon for photographers looking to spread their wings into the aerial realm. Similarly, wearable actioncams, like the GoPro line, have enabled amateurs to capture professional quality images and video from angles hitherto the province of seasoned professionals with expensive equipment. France’s Lehmann Aviation is bringing these two technologies together with the LA100, a fully automatic UAV designed specifically to carry a GoPro HERO3 camera."

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HydroICE project developing a solar-powered combustion engine

HydroICE project developing a solar-powered combustion engine: "K, first things first – stop picturing a car with solar panels connected to its engine. What Missouri-based inventors Matt Bellue and Ben Cooper are working on is something a little different than that."

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How to Buy a Game Console | PCMag.com

How to Buy a Game Console | PCMag.com: "Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony all continue their slow, steady battles for gaming and entertainment domination"

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Bulgarian innovation: Bicycle pants and inflatable snowshoes from Any Exit

Bulgarian innovation: Bicycle pants and inflatable snowshoes from Any Exit: "Pants and bicycles aren't the most natural partners. But maybe that's because there is a lack of pants that both play nice with pedals and chains and don't put the silhouette of your genitals on display for the world to see. The new Small Foot pant is a bicycle-specific pant that attempts to do that and more. They're the latest design from a company also responsible for an innovative pair of snowshoes."

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Audi RS 6 Avant wagon gets new 560 hp, V8 engine for 2014

Audi RS 6 Avant wagon gets new 560 hp, V8 engine for 2014: "Audi has just announced its new RS 6 Avant wagon for 2014. Based on the car's specs, it's only a wagon in the shape of the body, because the area under the hood contains goodies that seem much more akin to that of a sports car."

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Scientists copy structure of cork to produce 3D blocks of graphene

Scientists copy structure of cork to produce 3D blocks of graphene: "Imagine how limiting it would be if steel, wood or plastic only existed in the form of thin sheets. Well, that’s been the case so far when it comes to graphene. "

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Realflex wraps serve to warm and light riders' arms and legs

Realflex wraps serve to warm and light riders' arms and legs: "As if cyclists didn't have enough choices to illuminate themselves at night, we now have one more. Joining the lighted helmets, belts, backpacks, wheel lights, and plain old bike lights are Realflex arm and leg wraps."

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New Stealth waterproof computer can withstand the weight of a pickup truck

New Stealth waterproof computer can withstand the weight of a pickup truck: "You just never know when you might find yourself in a situation where your computer needs to be doused in water or run over by a pickup truck. The original waterproof Stealth WPC-500F had you covered for the water situation, but the latest model adds the strength to withstand the weight of a pickup truck running it over."

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Hybrid self-charging power cell by-passes batteries

Hybrid self-charging power cell by-passes batteries: "Systems that convert kinetic energy into electric energy have made great strides in recent times, from mobile phone charging bicycle dynamos to tiles that turn footsteps into electrical energy."

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CyPhy Works' UAVs use ground-based power to stay aloft indefinitely

CyPhy Works' UAVs use ground-based power to stay aloft indefinitely: "Endurance is one of the biggest limiting factors of UAVs. To stay airborne longer, Boeing has turned to hydrogen to fuel its Phantom Eye, Qinetiq’s Zephyr relies on solar power and Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk can refuel autonomously in mid-air. But CyPhy Works has taken a different approach with its first UAVs. By connecting to a ground-based power source via a “microfilament,” the UAVs are able to stay aloft indefinitely."

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