Scientists turn table salt into forbidden compounds that violate textbook rules — www.gizmag.com: "In the field of exotic new materials, we've examined one of the strongest ones and another declared to be impossible; scientists now report creating "forbidden" materials out of ordinary table salt that violate classical rules of chemistry. Not only does the development challenge the theoretical foundation of chemistry, but it is also expected to lead to the discovery of new exotic chemical compounds with practical uses and shed light on the deep interiors of planets."
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Sugar batteries could be greener, cheaper and store more energy than lithium-ions
Sugar batteries could be greener, cheaper and store more energy than lithium-ions: "Even today's best rechargeable lithium batteries do lose their ability to hold a charge after a while, and are considered toxic waste once discarded. In just a few years, however, they may be replaced by batteries that are refillable and biodegradable, and that will also have a higher energy density yet a lower price ... and they'll run on sugar."
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
3D-printed prostheses give hope to amputees in war-torn Sudan — www.gizmag.com
3D-printed prostheses give hope to amputees in war-torn Sudan — www.gizmag.com: "While 3D printing technology has emerged to serve a wide variety of purposes, few appear more worthwhile than that of US-based company Not Impossible Labs. Through its Daniel Project, the company has not only provided 3D-printed prosthetic arms for amputees in war-torn Sudan, but empowered the local community to continue the initiative in its absence."
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Track N Go system adds tracks to trucks — www.gizmag.com
Track N Go system adds tracks to trucks — www.gizmag.com: "You may think that your 4 x 4 with its lugged tires is pretty good in the snow, but it's never going to match the traction and flotation offered by a tracked vehicle. While systems such as those made by Mattracks allow users to replace their vehicle's wheels with tracks, AD Boivin Inc's Track N Go lets you simply add tracks onto your wheels when needed."
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Battery Powered Hovercraft — www.instructables.com
Battery Powered Hovercraft — www.instructables.com: "Step 1: Gather Supplies
You are going to need
Gaffers tape (don't skimp)
Two plywood boards (we went all out , you can use what you have)
PVC pipe foam insulator
Two 120 hp lithium battery powered leaf blowers (1 actually worked, but don't play around)"
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You are going to need
Gaffers tape (don't skimp)
Two plywood boards (we went all out , you can use what you have)
PVC pipe foam insulator
Two 120 hp lithium battery powered leaf blowers (1 actually worked, but don't play around)"
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Monday, January 20, 2014
Amazon to ship things before you've even thought of buying them? — news.cnet.com
Amazon to ship things before you've even thought of buying them? — news.cnet.com: "Whenever I think of the predominant sound emerging from Amazon, I decide it has to be a snigger.
First, the company intimated that it will soon be delivering your intellectual and household items by drone.
Now it's decided it's become so familiar with your predilections that it's going to ship the things you want to buy before you've even thought of buying them."
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First, the company intimated that it will soon be delivering your intellectual and household items by drone.
Now it's decided it's become so familiar with your predilections that it's going to ship the things you want to buy before you've even thought of buying them."
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New Flying Car Spreads Its WIngs : Discovery News
New Flying Car Spreads Its WIngs : Discovery News: "Mankind's primordial dream of flight is taking off with a new twist as a Slovak prototype of a flying car spreads its wings. Inspired by the books about flying by French authors Jules Verne and Antoine de Saint Exupery, Slovak designer and engineer Stefan Klein has been honing his flying machine since the early 1990s."
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Money Trees are Found in the Woods Throughout the UK
Money Trees are Found in the Woods Throughout the UK: "They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but I’m willing to guess that “they” never saw these kinds of trees before. Look closely at these trunks. Do they look a little strange to you? They should. Thousands of strangers all over the UK have been working together to create these “wishing trees,” by getting rid of some spare change."
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Top 10 greatest guitar players all time
Top 10 greatest guitar players all time: "My picks for the top 10 greatest guitar players of all time, may be a little different than yours, but you can't disagree that these guys are fantastic. This is not necessarily the order that I would put them in from best to 10th best, it's really hard to pick the best ever. 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Joe Satriani 3. Eric Clapton 4. Stevie Ray Vaughan 5. Nils Lofgren 6. Eddie Van Halen 7. Jimmy Page 8. Paul Gilbert 9. Allen Collins 10. Jeff Beck."
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Magnetic nanosponges more effective at soaking up spills
Magnetic nanosponges more effective at soaking up spills: "A new type of carbon nanotube (CNT) sponge that contains sulfur and iron has been developed and is proving to be more effective at soaking up water contaminants, such as oil, fertilizers, pesticides and pharmaceuticals, than previously seen. The magnetic properties of these nanosponges also make them easier to retrieve from the environment once the clean-up job is done."
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