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Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
A Very Cool Monument
I really hope they build this. Not only is it beautiful, but it will power itself.Full Story (Via Inhabitat)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The 2009 Space Elevator Games
Today LaserMotive made a 900 meter climb at an average speed of 3.73 meters per second. This qualified them to win the 900,000 dollar prize! Fantastic! Maybe tomorrow will be even better!
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Roof-top Wind turbine
This new wind turbine will set on the top of your roof, and should be quiet enough not to bother the neighbors.Full Story (Via Inhabitat)
2D Hyperlens for Sound Waves
This is very cool because we will be able to "see" things using sound that are too small to be seen with visible light, like a very detailed ultra-sound.Full Story (Via PhysOrg.com)
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Why Lotus Leaves Stay Dry
By applying this new understanding, we will be able to make better water-proof clothing, as well as non-sticking textiles, self-cleaning optics and drag-reducing hulls.Full Story (Via EurekAlert!)
Better Control of Nanowires
This could mean new and better LEDs or transistors, as well as improved storage capacities for batteries.Full Story (Via University of Pennsylvania)
Yamaha Has a New Electric Motorcycle
Although it is only a concept vehicle, I think I would buy an electric motor cycle with this much style.Full Story (Via Inhabitat)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
OLED Concept Phone
This folding phone is a great concept, and a wonderful use of OLEDs (Organic Light Emiting Diodes). The pop-up key idea is cool too.Full Story (Via Inhabitat)
Night and Day OLED Clock
This is great design technology. A clock that changes color depending on the time of day. Organic light emiting diodes (OLEDs) stuck to the wall. Very smart.Full Story (Via Inhabitat)
Friday, August 14, 2009
The Next Step in Cloaking Materials
This is one step closer to useful meta materials. Invisibility is on its way.Full Story (Via Institute of Physics)
Friday, July 24, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
There is Now a Process for Turning CO2 into Methanol
A new process for making bio fuel from the air, has been developed in Singapore. Very promising.Full Story (Via EurekAlert!)
Monday, April 20, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The iPoint 3D Screen
I think as with most technology leaps we see it in SciFi. movies. This one is straight out of Iron Man.Full Story (Via Engaget)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Shelby Has Made a 1000 Horsepower Electric Car
It is always good to see a positive advancement. This new car can go from 0-60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds.Full Story (Via Inhabitat)
Monday, January 26, 2009
Hot Air Balloons Create Green Energy
Using a hot air balloon to generate power by spinning a generator as it goes up and down is a great idea!Full Story (Via Inhabitat)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The Internet May Have a "Moore's Law" of Its Own
Researchers at Tao Zhou of the University of Science and Technology of China and the University of Fribourghave have predicted that the Internet will double in size every 5.32 years.Full Story (Via PhysOrg.com)
Micro-Robotic Motor will Power a Flagellum (Wiggling Tail)
New microbot motor will power a very small robot that will swim through the bloodstream.Full Story (Via Institute of Physics)(Via EurekAlert!)
Monday, January 19, 2009
Spintronics Set to Replace Electronics
This photo from a scanning electron microscope shows an single electron pump, which can create a single "up" or "down" electron. These can represent the ones and zeros in electronic devices.Full Story (Via EurekAlert!)
Cloaking Devices Get Better
This next generation optical cloaking device is a significant improvement.Full Story (Via EurekAlert!)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Photon Rapping for Computer Power
Computer image of a squeezed photon. This technique may allow us to use photons to store information.Full Story (Via University of Toronto) (Animation)