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BYD gets complaints about electric car battery life
Post Date: 2015-06-21 21:31:38 by Tatarewicz
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Want... Chinese automaker and rechargeable battery manufacturer BYD Company has recently received consumer complaints about insufficient endurance of batteries for one of its electric vehicle models, according to a report from the Beijing-based Legal Weekly. The problematic batteries are from its BYD Qin model, a second-generation Dual-Mode, plug-in hybrid compact electric sedan with an all-electric range of 70 kilometers and a hybrid electric powertrain that is said to be able to extend the car's total range to a distance similar to that of a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle, the report said. Ten out of the 25 complaints against BYD filed by owners between June 24, 2014 and ...
Moment of truth nears for nuclear waste time bomb
Post Date: 2015-06-21 03:55:38 by Tatarewicz
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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - More than half a century after the world's first commercial nuclear plant went into operation in the United States, the industry may finally be nearing a way to store radioactive waste underground permanently. The world has 270,000 tonnes of used fuel stockpiled, much of it under water in ponds at nuclear power stations, adding to the urgency of finding a permanent storage solution for material that can remain toxic for hundreds of thousands of years. Finland and Sweden hope to be the first countries in the world to be able to put the most dangerous high-level waste (HLW) into underground storage in the next decade, using a new technology to encase fuel rods and ...
Fujian woman fatally electrocuted while charging iPhone 6
Post Date: 2015-06-20 20:34:55 by Tatarewicz
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Want... A woman in Jinjiang in China's southeast Fujian province is believed to have been fatally electrocuted when charging an iPhone 6 smartphone with a iPad charger, reports the online news portal of Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po. The 24-year-old woman was found on the floor in the house of her boyfriend's mother on June 9. Her feet were charred black and her hands were scarred, characteristic of a powerful electric shock. The charger had turned black. The smartphone and charger were sent back to Apple for further examination. Local police said the cause of death cannot be confirmed until the authorities receive the family's consent to conduct an autopsy, the report said. ...
Could we one day control the path of lightning?
Post Date: 2015-06-20 06:41:31 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceDaily... Lightning dart across the sky in a flash. And even though we can use lightning rods to increase the probability of it striking at a specific location, its exact path remains unpredictable. At a smaller scale, discharges between two electrodes behave in the same manner, streaking through space to create electric arcs where only the start and end points are fixed. How then can we control the current so that it follows a predetermined path? Professor Roberto Morandotti and his colleagues have discovered a way to guide electric discharges--and even steer them around obstacles--through the clever use of lasers. This scientific breakthrough was published on June 19, 2015, in ...
Humans will be extinct in 100 years says eminent scientist
Post Date: 2015-06-20 05:07:08 by Tatarewicz
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http://(PhysOrg.com) -- Eminent Australian scientist Professor Frank Fenner, who helped to wipe out smallpox, predicts humans will probably be extinct within 100 years, because of overpopulation, environmental destruction and climate change. COMSOL Multiphysics Product Booklet See the latest in simulation and application design. Complimentary access. http://www.comsol.com Corporate sponsor program Fenner, who is emeritus professor of microbiology at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, said homo sapiens will not be able to survive the population explosion and “unbridled consumption,” and will become extinct, perhaps within a century, along with many other ...
Saudi FM: Saudi Arabia to Turn to Russian Expertise in Nuclear Energy
Post Date: 2015-06-19 23:49:14 by Tatarewicz
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Saudi Arabia plans to turn to Russia’s expertise in building several power-generating nuclear reactors, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told RT Arabic. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir © AFP 2015/ Paul J. RICHARDS Saudi FM: Russia, Saudi Arabia Can Tackle Challenges Through Cooperation According to al-Jubeir, Russia has a big potential in nuclear field and has developed a range of advanced nuclear technologies. “It is natural that Saudi Arabia aims to turn to the Russian expertise in this field. We have plans to build a power-generating nuclear reactor in Saudi Arabia. It is possible that we will build 16 reactors… Anyway, there ...
Parkinson's Brain-Zapper
Post Date: 2015-06-19 11:29:38 by Lod
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This new technology lets you change the channel with your mind
Post Date: 2015-06-19 08:00:48 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... The BBC is testing a new type of headset that can read a user’s brainwaves and use their brain activity to change the channel. Developed with London-based technology group, This Place, the headset has so far been tested by 10 BBC staff in their homes, using a customised version of BBC's iPlayer platform. All 10 were reportedly able to turn on iPlayer and select specific shows using nothing but their thoughts. "It was much easier for some than it was for others, but they all managed to get it to work," Cyrus Saihan, head of business development for the BBC Digital, wrote in a blog post. The technology works by having iPlayer cycle through a bunch of TV ...
Forever Young? Silicon Valley Billionaires Invest in Eternal Life Research
Post Date: 2015-06-19 05:58:31 by Tatarewicz
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Sputnik... Silicon Valley’s tech giants have already changed the way we live, from how we watch our television shows to the way we communicate with each other. But now, they want to do much more – they want to extend human life altogether. Or at least theirs. Death may be inevitable, but for Silicon Valley’s giants, it is just a problem, and one they are very determined to solve. And why not? With already very lavish lifestyles, it’s understandable why people like PayPal founder Peter Thiel, who is worth upwards of $2 billion, would want to keep on kicking as long as he can. Thiel, who has described death as the "great enemy" of humankind, has already doled ...
Stem cells used to induce mouse hearts to repair themselves
Post Date: 2015-06-19 01:37:50 by Tatarewicz
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PHILADELPHIA, June 18 (UPI) -- Using the communications vesicles excreted by stem cells, researches at the Temple University School of Medicine induced the damaged cells of a heart in a mouse model to heal themselves. "Our work shows that the best way to regenerate the heart is to augment the self-repair capabilities and increase the heart's own capacity to heal," said Raj Kishore, Ph.D., director of the Stem Cell Therapy Program at the Center for Translational Medicine at Temple University's School of Medicine, in a press release. "This way, we're avoiding risks associated with teratoma formation and other potential complications of using full stem cells. ...
'Scaffold' technology could help scientists grow organs
Post Date: 2015-06-18 02:48:21 by Tatarewicz
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BRISTOL, England, June 17 (UPI) -- Researchers have engineered a type of "scaffold" technology that allows them to grow larger pieces of tissue in the lab and may lead to growing entire organs for transplant patients. Previously, only small pieces of tissue could be grown because of oxygen not reaching cells at the center of the tissue as it grew larger. "We were surprised and delighted to discover that we could deliver the necessary quantity to the cells to supplement their oxygen requirements," Dr. Adam Perriman, of the School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol, said in a press release. "It's like supplying each cell with its own ...
Sen Jim Inhofe – Climate Alarmists Fooled Him Too At First – Until He Saw Their Jackpot
Post Date: 2015-06-17 07:07:12 by HAPPY2BME-4UM
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At the Tenth International Conference on Climate Change held in Washington, D.C. last week, Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) the chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee was both the keynote speaker and an award recipient. He was presented with the Political Leadership on Climate Change Award by former senator and president of the Heritage Foundation, Jim DeMint. Inhofe reflected back on his journey from the early nineties when he assumed that since everybody who was supposed to be an expert at the UN was claiming that the Earth was warming, it had to be true. He went along with the herd, until he realized the amount of money that was being extorted from the people of the ...
Are You EMP Prepared? (I'm not)
Post Date: 2015-06-16 19:47:18 by Lod
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This could get seriously ugly. Supposedly for 2B the entire nation could be properly shielded.
Putin and Obama Panicked When They Saw This
Post Date: 2015-06-16 16:29:21 by BTP Holdings
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Hi, my name is Richard M. Watson And in this short and unprecedented video, I’m going to reveal, the secret that almost got Thomas Edison the Nobel Prize for energy... Edison An invention that changed his life dramatically… But almost got him written out of the history books... Because his invention had not only the ability to modify the course of the entire energy industry but also change mankind's history forever. That's why under the dark cloak of the Great War, Big Electric had to place the plans under wraps and silence both the media and our renowned inventor. But now, it is time for everyone to know the truth after decades of lies, deceptions and even ...
America’s Most Advanced Climate Station Data Shows US In A 10-Year Cooling Trend
Post Date: 2015-06-15 20:27:29 by HAPPY2BME-4UM
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Data from America’s most advanced climate monitoring system shows the U.S. has undergone a cooling trend over the last decade, despite recent claims by government scientists that warming has accelerated worldwide during that time. The U.S. Climate Reference Network was developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide “high-quality” climate data. The network consists of 114 stations across the U.S. in areas NOAA expects no development for the next 50 to 100 years. The climate stations use three independent measurements of temperature and precipitation to provide “continuity of record and maintenance of well-calibrated and highly accurate ...
Liberal Senator Compares “Climate Skeptics” To Mafia
Post Date: 2015-06-15 17:00:34 by BTP Holdings
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Liberal Senator Compares “Climate Skeptics” To Mafia Racketeering is a criminal activity which is designed to benefit organized crime and includes extorting money and illegal business activities. It doesn’t take a legal scholar or a lawyer to understand what this is saying (unless you happen to be Bill Clinton arguing over what the word “is” means). But Rhode Island Democrat, Sheldon Whitehouse, suggested that anti-racketeering laws (RICO) should be used against climate skeptics because he thinks that climate skeptics must be funded by oil companies. I mean, obviously, anyone who disagrees with global warming must be getting paid off or financially benefiting ...
Self-reliance is a never-ending quest.
Post Date: 2015-06-15 16:35:39 by BTP Holdings
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Self-reliance is a never-ending quest. government, home defense, privacy, safety | 15 Comments There’s something very ironic going on in America these days. The government tells us how important it is to protect our environment. We’re told we need to conserve energy. We’re even advised to prepare for emergencies with stockpiles of food and water. But do they really mean it? If so, why do they harass people who take the warnings seriously and do everything within their power to become independent and self-reliant? Installing solar panels and wind turbines, for example, helps protect the environment, takes pressure off a very vulnerable electrical grid and saves money. ...
U.S. Catholic Bishops Release Barrage of Propaganda on 'Climate Change' Preceding Pope Francis' Encyclical on Ecology this Thursday
Post Date: 2015-06-15 11:45:50 by Artisan
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In anticipation of Pope Francis' much ballyhooed encyclical on ecology this Thursday June 18, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a barrage of propaganda regarding 'climate change' and carbon pollution standards. To sum it up, they say that as Christians we should protect the environment and the gifts that God has bestowed upon us. That is correct, so far so good. They admit they aren't scientists, and that as religious men they seek the common good of humanity and God's creation. But then from there, they obviously take as a 'given' the leftist view of the global warming alarmists and promote the carbon tax agenda. As I reported earlier this ...
Google to offer Mac-friendly version of Chrome
Post Date: 2015-06-15 05:19:12 by Tatarewicz
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PALO ALTO, Calif., June 14 (UPI) -- Google's beloved Internet browser is about to get a Mac-friendly makeover, addressing a number of concerns raised by Apple users over the years. Google's Chrome is one of the most popular Internet browsers, and for good reason. It's simple and intuitive, yet powerful and adaptable. But it's not perfect. All that Internet-browsing muscle takes up processing space and eats up battery life. Safari, Apple's own browser, is much more efficient on Macs. But now Google has plans to close the gap. Senior Chrome engineer Peter Kasting recently announced that forthcoming Chrome updates will boost the browser's efficiency by tweaking the ...
Scientists now attempting to 'rewild' crops through genetic engineering in order to pass them off as organic
Post Date: 2015-06-15 01:48:51 by Tatarewicz
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(NaturalNews) The biotechnology industry is scrounging for new inroads to slip more GMOs into the food supply, and a new study out of Denmark proposes accomplishing this task using fake organics. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the Danish National Research Council believe they can get away with "rewilding" existing crops through genetic engineering and create a whole new breed of "organic" crops that don't require pesticides or herbicides. Despite the name, these new crops will be the exact opposite of organic, possessing artificial gene mutations bred specifically for cultivation ease and efficiency. It's everything that organic isn't, in ...
China aims to send craft to Mars in 200 days with electric thrusters
Post Date: 2015-06-15 00:34:30 by Tatarewicz
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China is looking to develop an "interstellar" weapon based on electric thruster technology to send a spacecraft to Mars in just 200 days, according to a report from the official Xinhua news agency. Electric propulsion is still regarded as relatively weak but is still strong enough to propel humans into space at significantly lower costs than traditional propulsion systems, which is why the technology is regarded by the international aerospace community as the way of the future. China has developed this technology by itself as other parties such as the United States, Russia, the European Union and Japan are all keeping their research confidential. The development has reached a ...
Fourth test of China's WU-14 hypersonic glide vehicle confirmed
Post Date: 2015-06-15 00:26:58 by Tatarewicz
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Want... A fourth test of China's ultra high-speed hypersonic glide vehicle for nuclear delivery called the WU-14 was carried out by the People's Liberation Army last week, Bill Gertz, senior editor of the Washington Free Beacon, wrote in an article published on June 11. Gertz said the test was conducted on June 7. As this is the the fourth test of the WU-14 in the past 18 months, US intelligence analysts believe the PLA has set a high priority on the development of the vehicle. The first WU-14 test is understood to have taken place on Jan. 9, 2014, followed by further tests on Aug. 7 and Dec. 2. All four tests have been conducted at the same facility in western China, the report ...
Higher carbon dioxide reduces plants' ability to absorb nutrients
Post Date: 2015-06-13 07:18:30 by Tatarewicz
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Wheat is among the many plants whose ability to absorb nitrogen is negatively affected by increased carbon dioxide in the air. GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 12 (UPI) -- Increased carbon dioxide in the air decreases plants' ability to absorb nitrogen, even in plants whose growth has not been affected by the change, according to a new study. The University of Gothenburg study found the effect widely held true in field studies in eight countries and on four continents in crops, grasslands and forests. "The findings of the study are unequivocal," said Johan Uddling, a senior lecturer at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, in a ...
Four easy tips to make your batteries last longer
Post Date: 2015-06-13 06:24:46 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... Here are a few things you can do to make your lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries last longer, whether they be used in an electric car, a large home installation - such as Tesla’s newly announced Powerwall - or in your portable device, such as a smartphone or laptop. These tips will focus primarily on extending the lifespan of Li-ion batteries, so they don’t need to be replaced as often. But if you are looking to maximise running time just for this very moment, possibly at the expense of having to replace the battery earlier, there are some added tips at the end. Tip 1: Use it or lose it It is important to remember that batteries degrade not only during use, but also ...
Armata Designers: This May be the First Unmanned Drone Tank
Post Date: 2015-06-12 23:55:47 by Tatarewicz
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Sputnik... Russia's new Armata tank is a highly touted combat vehicle that is expected to form the backbone of the country's military for years to come, and its designers say it may one day be able to operate autonomously on the battlefield. The tank was unveiled in April ahead of Russia’s World War II Victory Day 70th anniversary parade, and its designers claim it is 20 years ahead of anything in the West. Why May China and India Need Russia’s Armata Super Tank? The Armata does sport some impressive specs, including state of the art weaponry, a remote control turret, and outer armor that explodes on impact to prevent shells from reaching the crew inside. The tank's ...
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