UCLA produces transparent solar cells that harness infrared light

UCLA produces transparent solar cells that harness infrared light: "A UCLA team has developed a new type of solar cell that is nearly 70 percent transparent to the naked eye. The plastic cells, which use infrared instead of visible light, are also more economical than other types of cells because they are made by an inexpensive polymer solution process and nanowire technology, potentially paving the way for cheaper solar windows."

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View from the ISS at Night on Vimeo

View from the ISS at Night on Vimeo:

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18 Household Tips That Will Help You Get Through Your Everyday Life

18 Household Tips That Will Help You Get Through Your Everyday Life:

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800 Pound Mako Shark Puts on Amazing Aerial Display

800 Pound Mako Shark Puts on Amazing Aerial Display: "In this video Alex Beck hooks an estimated 10 ft., 800 lbs. mako shark during a catch and release tournament. He was on the water with Captain Mark Martin, the video is by Keith Langford. Beck was competing in the apparently aptly named “Flying Mako Tournament.”"

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Polychromelab waterproof-breathable jackets reverse to keep you warmer (or cooler)

Polychromelab waterproof-breathable jackets reverse to keep you warmer (or cooler): "Polychromelab fabric is a three-layer waterproof-breathable fabric with a unique climate control system. The fabric is designed to be reversible and uses a black application on one side and a silver application on the other. The different colors work with external and internal conditions to cool you down or warm you up."

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New coating technology promises self-cleaning cars

New coating technology promises self-cleaning cars: "Nissan’s "Scratch Guard Coat” has been healing fine scratches on the company’s cars for a few years now, and the technology has also made its way into an iPhone case. More recent developments have produced coatings to heal more substantial scratches and scrapes using nano-capsules. Now researchers at The Netherlands’ Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have developed a coating that is not only self-healing, but also promises to free car owners of the tiresome chore of washing the car."

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First manned flight of FanWing aircraft planned for next year

First manned flight of FanWing aircraft planned for next year: "With a traditional airplane, a propellor or jet engine pulls it forward, and lift is created as air subsequently flows over the wings."

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The Best Websites for Downloading, Renting, and Purchasing Audiobooks - How-To Geek

The Best Websites for Downloading, Renting, and Purchasing Audiobooks - How-To Geek: "We recently published a list of websites where you can download free eBooks, or purchase, borrow, or rent eBooks. However, if you would rather listen to your favorite books, here are some websites offering audiobooks you can download, rent, or purchase, some free, some not."

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DESERT TACTICAL HTI 50BMG SNIPER! - YouTube

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Wfoil 18 Albatross: WW1 seaplane with modern hydrofoil design can hit 50 knots

Wfoil 18 Albatross: WW1 seaplane with modern hydrofoil design can hit 50 knots: "We're not quite sure why the sudden interest in hydrofoil innovation in Slovenia, but last week's Internautica event saw the release of two different and quite radical recreational hydrofoil craft. The first was the Quadrofoil electric hydrofoil sportscar for the water, and the second is the wFoil 18 Albatross, a cross between a WWI seaplane and a modern hydrofoil which is capable of 50 knots."

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ION AIR PRO actioncam uploads real-time footage to the cloud

ION AIR PRO actioncam uploads real-time footage to the cloud: "Whether you're speeding down the slopes, on a biking epic through the woods or riding the rapids in a kayak, having to wait until you get to a laptop to share your recorded adventures with friends and family is nothing short of inconvenient. The ION AIR PRO HD Sports Video Camera is said to be one of the first actioncams capable of recording full HD video and sharing it in real time on social networking sites."

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Polyurethane composite could replace steel or aluminum in some applications

Polyurethane composite could replace steel or aluminum in some applications: "A consortium of German research groups has created a new sandwich-type material that they claim offers strength similar to that of steel or aluminum, yet is significantly lighter and less expensive. It consists of a honeycomb-structured paper core, with glass fiber-reinforced layers of polyurethane on the outsides. To give an idea of how tough it is, it’s about to be tested on the diesel engine housing of a train."

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