Archive for May, 2009
Fusion power research gaining momentum; first test in June
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
Could we be getting close to nuclear fusion power? We'll find out in a couple of months, when scientists at the U.S. National Ignition Facility fire up their 192 lasers for a nanosecond or two, blasting 1.8 megajoules of ultraviolet energy at a deuterium and tritium target.As they re-create the...
Hyundai Nuvis Hybrid concept uses new battery tech for added sleekness
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
It seems like every car company is showing a hybrid at the New York Auto Show, but most of them are just a hybrid version of some plain-vanilla existing model. Stuffing an engine, electric motor, and all of the batteries needed to make hybrid takes up a lot of space, so it's hard to use the...
Switch off for Earth Hour
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
On Saturday 28 March 2009, at 8.30pm, people, businesses and iconic buildings around the world will switch off their lights for an hour - "Earth Hour".In the UK the initiative is being headed up by the WWF, that is asking people to take part in order to show that they care about people, wildlife...
Ecycled circuit board lamp available
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
The EthicalSuperstore.com is currently offering this funky table lamp made from recycled circuit boards.Made by the wittily named Fulham-based "Electrickery" it measures 190mm high.With the advice that designs may vary, it's on sale now for £19.95 plus around £6 postage and packaging to UK...
Segway to create two-seater transporter: The PUMA
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
Segway, maker of the much mocked "Personal Transporter" is to join forces with American car manufacturer General Motors on a new electric vehicle.The funny-looking effort is dubbed the "Puma", that apparently stands for "personal urban mobility and accessibility".Aimed at the "urban driving"...
For Easy Prototyping, Surf’s Up
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
These "surfboards" make surface-mount prototyping "boardacious," dude ...If you've done a fair amount of electronics circuit building, then you probably dread prototyping. You know prototyping: that point where you take your "perfect" circuit design from paper and transfer it to an initial hardware...
Pennywise Solar Power
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
No matter whether you felt that Earth Hour was a terrific conservation tactic or an overhyped PR stunt, energy on our planet is in peril. Our daily juice (be it electric, gasoline combustion, atomic, or carbon-based), has become a precious commodity with at least one guaranteed effect: to elicit an...
High Tech Security Glass
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
Scientists develop new motion sensor that enables window panes and glass doors to detect movements via a special coating .Professional thieves beware! In addition to motion sensors, security cameras, flood lights, rent-a-cops and Doberman pinchers, there’s a new piece of technology designed...
Charging Ahead
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
Cell phones are moving toward a single universal charger standard. What's next? We've all got the drawer. It has an indiscriminate collection of electronic connections, cords, and chargers for devices we haven't used in a decade and couldn't give away on eBay for free. But we guard that drawer with...
Land-speed record attempt builds up steam
Posted under Uncategorized on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 by techroids
THE British Steam Car Challenge team are gearing up for an attempt on the world steam-powered land speed record, following successful tests last week.The project, which is designed to raise awareness of clean-burning fuels, is aiming to reach 270 kilometres per hour with its steam car later this...
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