From Discover Technology:
Engineers have long sought a material with the strength of glass and the toughness of metal. But the two properties are virtually mutually exclusive. Strong, rigid materials tend to be brittle (think glass), while tough ones that resist shattering are often mall
From Engadget:
Driverless cars are still a way's away from hitting the mainstream, but when they do, the glorious state of Nevada will be ready for 'em. This week, the state passed a new law that will require its Department of Transportation to "adopt regulations authorizing the operatio
From Gizmodo:
The Navy's newest warship is slowly disappearing, one molecule at a time.
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Will touch screens and gestures replace the buttons, knobs, and non-touch-sensitive displays we currently find on equipment? What's your take? Are smart phones and tablets pointing the way to promising new ways of controlling instruments and other gear?
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Hello. I have a question: Can I use DIRECTLY the voltage from the coils of a wind mill?
Hey all,
I have a 130v dc motor and I'm trying to hook it up to a 110/120v ac wall outlet. I'm aware that I will need a rectifier and from what I understand I will lose about 10% power from the rectifier. So I am trying to figure out how to bring the wattage back up from 108 to 130. I need this to
Hey all,
I have a 130v dc motor and I'm trying to hook it up to a 110/120v ac wall outlet. I'm aware that I will need a rectifier and from what I understand I will lose about 10% power from the rectifier. So I am trying to figure out how to bring the wattage back up from 108 to 130. I need this to
What should be the best oil to soak wet-type P.Bronze? 30/40...20/50
the application is S.cane juicer. the stresses can be a lot on the bush.
I cannot electropolish my ss components. What should be the better alternate?
a) I can get a grit for 220, 240 or 300 and rub on parts.
b) I can sand blast with grit particles.
c) I can soak them them in Vinegar for few days or so.
d) The part dealer advises me to use a German famous product kno
Connecticut and some other states sued American Electric Power Co. and other large power producers seeking to stop their CO2 emissions. The Supreme Court rejected the attempt to create or enforce a federal common law of nuisance to control CO2: "We hold that the Clean Air Act and the EPA actions it
Although federal budget cuts to science has received some press, something far more damaging has been occurring much more quietly.
State Universities, which tend to be almost 2/3 less expensive than private colleges on average, are being forced to cut or combine science departments due to state
My wife's computer seems to be having a problem with McAfee. This does not appear to be the April 2010 problem that was widely reported (although it could be), because her Windows XP system does not crash and refuse to boot again. Instead, McAfee refuses to run, although it keeps trying, constantly.
Screwed into the 3/4" FPT hot water outlet of a 40 gal water heater is a white plastic (PVC?) insert that has a cross in the center. It does not restrict air or water movement. What is this device? It appears the top part is gone. Is it the remnants of a check valve, whose ball is gone? If so, what
From Gizmodo:
German photographer Peter Langehahn has a unique approach to photography that literally captures all the memorable moments in a day.
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From Gizmodo:
I love recycling. I mean, it's the duty of every responsible citizen of Earth to leave your recyclables on the corner every Monday and Friday for the Recycling Fairy. She takes it away and turns it into fun, new-wait. Are we sure that's right?
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Do you think that gas isn't getting to $5 a gallon fast enough? GM CEO Dan Akerson seems to. In fact, he told Detroit News the other day that a $1 per gallon hike in gas taxes would "encourage buyers to purchase smaller, more fuel efficient cars."
A little context: automakers would rather do
From DVICE:
As it turns out, monsters are real. They're the size of city blocks, made of metal, and probably hanging out not too far from where you live.
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From Discovery News - Top Stories:
The 260-pound monster took an hour for Welsh fisherman David Kent to reel in.
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From Forbes - Tech:
The mischievous hacking group LulzSec has posted an unusually serious statement to mark their 1,000th tweet, and for the first time it explains in some detail why they've gone on a month-and-a-half long hacking spree claiming the likes of PBS, SonyPictures.com, and an