Amazing Invisibility Cloak Hides Objects Using Readily Available Complex Lenses

Researchers at the University of Rochester have discovered a way to use readily available complex lenses to hide objects from plain sight. Previous cloaking devices distorted the background, making it obvious that an object was being hidden. Not…

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$1 Trillion In Perspective: The F-35 Lightning II, US National Debt & More

Humans are increasingly thinking in larger and larger numbers; let’s take a look at some examples where “trillions” are involved. In the US, the Air Force is building 2,443 F-35 Lightning II’s, the world’s most…

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New Plant Like Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Eating Machine

A new plant like carbon dioxide (CO2) eating machine is set to begin extracting carbon from the atmosphere in a manner similar to plants and get paid in the bargain. IndustryTap has written “Why You Should…

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Hector: A Creepy Stick Bug Robot That Can Easily Maneuver Through All Types Of Terrain

A research project from Bielefeld University originally set out to develop something capable of emulating the movement of a stick bug. Now, the team has seen their idea come to fruition in the form of…

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Revolutionary Mirror Invention Could Eliminate The Need For Air Conditioning

In the future, buildings may not need air conditioning at all thanks to an energy-saving mirror developed by Stanford engineers capable of reducing energy consumption for large buildings. Air conditioning consumes around 15% of energy used by buildings in…

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Transforming Tire Scrap Into Sport Fields, Noise Barriers & More

The number of automobiles on the world’s roads surpassed 1 billion in 2010 and is now estimated at 1.5 billion. The worldwide automobile industry produces between 75 million and 100 million new vehicles each year…

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Yamaha YZF-R3: 2015 US Category Volume Leader

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Yamaha Motor Company, recently debuted its new 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 at the AIMExpo, a new addition to its R series sportbikes. The new entry-level bike, a light weight, A2 category supersport, was…

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Zurich’s Automobile Congestion Pricing Plan

Congestion And Urban Sustainability Two main problems related to automobiles in big cities are traffic congestion and pollution and these most significantly negatively affect the quality of life in cities, especially for the people who…

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“One Planet, One World, One Incredibly Beautiful Miracle”: Earth Time Lapse From International Space Station

The following time lapse video is 3 minutes and 45 seconds and may be the best 3:46 you’ve spent in a while. The video is a compilation of footage and images taken from the International…

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Hadoop: “The Swiss Army Knife” of the 21st Century

Hadoop won top prize at the Media Guardian Innovation Awards in 2011 and was described as “The Swiss Army Knife of the 21st Century.” Storing & Processing Up To 25 Petabytes Of Data Reliably We’ve…

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