A 2,250-Foot Tall Tower in Arizona Will Usher in the Future of Wind Energy | Motherboard

A 2,250-Foot Tall Tower in Arizona Will Usher in the Future of Wind Energy | Motherboard: "Wind and solar energy only provide us with power as nature allows, but solar-wind hybrid towers could soon overcome this limitation. The company Solar Wind Energy, based in Maryland, has now received the necessary startup capital for the construction of a 2,250-foot-high tower in Arizona, which would be the tallest freestanding structure in the US."



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SMAs could change the shape of the construction industry

SMAs could change the shape of the construction industry: "Shape memory alloys (SMAs), which when heated are able to return to their original shape after being severely deformed, have found their way into everything from spectacle frames to cars. Now researchers at Empa in Switzerland have developed a new type of SMA that could allow the material to find applications in the building and construction industries."



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Electromagnetic system to replace steam launches on US Navy carriers

Electromagnetic system to replace steam launches on US Navy carriers: "A fighter plane taking off from a strike carrier is a dramatic sight – not the least because of the woosh and plume of steam as the catapult blasts the aircraft into the air. In a few years, such launches may still be dramatic, but they’ll also be a bit quieter and very plume-free. That’s because the US Navy has completed testing of its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS); clearing it for use on the new Gerald R Ford-class aircraft carriers."



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Far more accurate satellite images on the way as US lifts restrictions — RT USA

Far more accurate satellite images on the way as US lifts restrictions — RT USA: "Satellite images have always been a bit fuzzy, thanks to the US government. But now the agency in charge is relaxing its rules, allowing mapping services like Google Maps or Bing Maps bring crystal clear pictures to their users."



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How to Make The Tasteless Water Taste Great? | Sai Fitness Tips

How to Make The Tasteless Water Taste Great? | Sai Fitness Tips: "Talking the significance of water is pretty common. But, at times despite knowing the significance of water you cannot  have sufficient water in a day. Let us explore the ways to make the tasteless water  interesting enough for you so that you can comfortably drink 10 glasses a day. Let your brain function optimally, let your body get hydrated & replenished by drinking the right amount of water every day."



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See How This Simple Invention Can Save Your Child’s Life | American Overlook

See How This Simple Invention Can Save Your Child’s Life | American Overlook: "wa teachers concerned with the potential for a shooting at their school are taking action with a new invention that will help keep teachers and students safe.

“The Sleeve” is a 12-gauge carbon steel case that holds up to 550 pounds of force. When placed over a door’s arm, it prevents intruders from getting into the classroom."



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Paddlers prepare for the world's longest non-stop canoe/kayak race - WSJ.com

Paddlers prepare for the world's longest non-stop canoe/kayak race - WSJ.com: "On Tuesday July 8, about 620 paddlers will launch their boats in the Missouri American Water Missouri River 340 (MR340) river race. From Kansas City, Ks. to St. Charles, Mo., the racers will travel 340 miles across the state -- celebrating the importance of the longest river in the U.S. to Missouri's environment and as a source of drinking water to millions of people."



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Breaking Christian News - Printer-Friendly Version

Breaking Christian News - Printer-Friendly Version: "by News Release : Jun 17, 2014 : Megan Fellman � Northwestern University
http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2014/06/new-evidence-for-oceans-of-water-deep-in-the-earth.html
"If just one percent of the weight of mantle rock located in the transition zone is H2O, that would be equivalent to nearly three times the amount of water in our oceans.""



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Solar Wind Energy's Downdraft Tower generates its own wind all year round

Solar Wind Energy's Downdraft Tower generates its own wind all year round: "When we think of wind power, we generally think of huge wind turbines sitting high atop towers where they can take advantage of the higher wind speeds. But Maryland-based Solar Wind Energy, Inc. is looking to turn wind power on its head with the Solar Wind Downdraft Tower, which places turbines at the base of a tower and generates its own wind to turn them."



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A Bold Man Dives Head On Into Largest Waves On Earth. The Result? Spectacular! | SF Globe

A Bold Man Dives Head On Into Largest Waves On Earth. The Result? Spectacular! | SF Globe:



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Tennis Ball Launcher

Tennis Ball Launcher: "A friend of mine has bad arthritis in his wrists and cannot easily throw a tennis ball for his puppy to fetch. They both enjoy the game but the current models of tennis ball throwers aren't easy on his wrist and those that are aren't very effective. My goal was to build something he could easily fire but still get appreciable distance from."



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Nissan takes the wraps off Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

Nissan takes the wraps off Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo: "Cor, I’d like to take that for a spin.” It's what most of us think when looking at concept cars, but the chances of that ever happening are usually less than slim. The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is an exception to the rule – at least, it's a virtual exception. That’s because next month, the just revealed supercar concept becomes available for download for Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 6 video game for the Playstation console."



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