Category: Science
Ithaca College Tots on Bots…
Why not better humanity by putting handicapped toddlers on robots….
Rochester International Airport Hydrogen Fire & Explosion
There was a hydrogen fire and explosion at a renewable fuel station used by government vehicles near Rochester’s airport. The nearby freeway and airport was closed resulting in diverted flights. This may the first major incident at a hydrogen vehicle refueling station. GM has their major fuel cell development center nearby, in the town of […]
A tornado made of fire.
Touch Screens, how do they work?
One of the big questions I have to deal with after showing someone an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is how does this touch screen work. Â Yes, they are use to their microwave ovens, and the basic touch screens, but I watch people push down on the screen as if they were trying to break […]
Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Tries to Build an Eco-Friendly House
… So the architect — and later your building engineer, too — each asks you to sign a document saying you won’t sue them when beavers eat a load-bearing wall and your entire family is crushed by forest debris. You make the mistake of mentioning this arrangement to your family, and they leave you. But […]
How to Launch a Space Shuttle in 4 minutes! : Starts With A Bang
The Space Shuttle has been in service for 29 years (1981)… Â But have you ever thought about how the shuttle is readied for launch? Â What work has to be done to ensure a safe and useful launch? How to Launch a Space Shuttle in 4 minutes! : Starts With A Bang.
How tank car implosions work – The Blogs at HowStuffWorks
… the immediate thought might be, “that would never happen in real life.†Yet is does, as you can see in this article… How tank car implosions work – The Blogs at HowStuffWorks. Why does the can implode? When water turns to steam, it expands by a factor of about 1,600. When the steam cools, […]