Robot hand wins rock, paper, scissors every time

Robot hand wins rock, paper, scissors every time: "A robot hand developed by the University of Tokyo's Ishikawa Oku Lab is reportedly so adept at the game rock, paper, scissors that it is unbeatable against a human opponent."

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Le Jamais Contente - the first purpose-built land speed record car

Le Jamais Contente - the first purpose-built land speed record car: "Despite the rise of the EV in the last decade, there were many more electric vehicle manufacturers in the world 100 years ago than there are today. Hundreds of manufacturers competed in the fledgling and still disorganized automotive marketplace, which was dominated initially by the electric vehicle."

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U.S. Army weapon shoots lightning bolts down laser beams

U.S. Army weapon shoots lightning bolts down laser beams: "Thought that title might get your attention, but shooting lightning bolts down laser beams is just what a device being developed at the Picatinny Arsenal military research facility in New Jersey is designed to do. Known as a Laser-Induced Plasma Channel, or LIPC, the device would fry targets that conduct electricity better that the air or ground that surrounds them by steering lightning bolts down a plasma pathway created by laser beams."

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Data transmission speed of 2.56 Tb/s achieved by twisting beams of light

Data transmission speed of 2.56 Tb/s achieved by twisting beams of light: "Thankfully, data transmission speeds have come a long way since the days of dial-up when users would have plenty of time to twiddle their thumbs as they waited for an image or MP3 to make its way to their hard drive. These days, broadband cable currently supports speeds of around 30 megabits per second, which is a hell of an improvement. Now researchers have outdone that by a factor of around 85,000 by using twisted beams of light to transmit data at up to 2.56 terabits per second"

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How Microwave Ovens Work [Video] - How-To Geek

How Microwave Ovens Work [Video] - How-To Geek: "In this informative how-it-works video, we’re treated to a peek inside the common microwave and the science behind the magnetron that powers it."

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David Coulthard clinches "farthest golf shot caught in a moving car" world record

David Coulthard clinches "farthest golf shot caught in a moving car" world record: "We’re not sure how hotly contested this particular world record is, but at the very least it does provide a nice bit of video to start the working week – particularly for those who spent the weekend hacking around the golf course chasing that elusive hole in one. Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has claimed the record for the “farthest golf shot to be caught in a moving car, ever.”"

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The Science of Brain Freezes [Video] - How-To Geek

The Science of Brain Freezes [Video] - How-To Geek:

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Video: 10 Lesser-known Natural Wonders of the World

Video: 10 Lesser-known Natural Wonders of the World: "The beauty of most of these lesser-known wonders is that there are generally less tourists obstructing your view. You may not be able to name some of these magnificent sites from their photograph alone."

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Element Smokless BBQ brings the joys of grilling inside

Element Smokless BBQ brings the joys of grilling inside: "For many people, grilling is an activity that's limited to the warmer months, when clear weather makes preparing dinner outside both practical and enjoyable. Once the weather turns, the rain cover comes out and grilling is over. The Element Indoor Smokeless BBQ brings grilling inside, where people can enjoy it year round."

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Futuristic SeaOrbiter vessel set for October construction

Futuristic SeaOrbiter vessel set for October construction: "What once seemed science fiction may be becoming a reality. The futuristic SeaOrbiter ocean explorer, a concept conceived by French architect Jacques Rougerie, has been trying to reach fruition for the past twelve years. However recent developments suggest that the vessel is set to start construction this October, with possible completion in 2013."

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Tornado Tracks Highlights 61 Years of Tornado Activity [Wallpaper] - How-To Geek

Tornado Tracks Highlights 61 Years of Tornado Activity [Wallpaper] - How-To Geek: "This eye catching image maps 61 years worth of storm data over the continental United States. It’s neat way to see the frequency and intensity of tornadoes and is available in wallpaper-friendly resolutions."

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Bridgestone tests Russian dandelion as raw material for tire rubber

Bridgestone tests Russian dandelion as raw material for tire rubber: "Taraxacum officinale, or dandelion, the herb used for tea and salads, is an excellent liver tonic and diuretic. But there’s another variety of dandelion known as Russian dandelion, aka Taraxacum kok-saghyz, which Bridgestone Americas is researching as raw material to make high-quality rubber for car tires. After preliminary tests, the company said it will continue to assess the material at its technical laboratories in Akron and Tokyo in coming months, and will follow that with larger-scale testing in 2014."

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