• DIY

    Quantum Physics in a Glass

    By Posted on 7.25.2008 11 Comments

    Before the discovery in the 1920s of quantum mechanics—laws that explain the way the world works on the very small scale of atoms and electrons—the fact that bleach and peroxide glow when mixed would have seemed like just another chemical reaction that gives off light, like fire or fireflies. But it’s actually a glimpse into the impossible.

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    7.28.2008 at 10:16am - Comment by Einstein007

    I wanted to mix them too.. it really does sound fun. I wonder what other impossible's are possible?? If anybody knows of any cool home science experiments, please share, or tell me where to find them please.

  • Entertainment & Gaming

    The Breakdown: Can YOU Bend a Bullet?

    By Posted on 7.3.2008 31 Comments

    7.4.2008 at 09:50pm - Comment by Einstein007

    Since we're pointing out people's mistakes here brettsmaname, you do realize that Mach 3 is actually three times the speed of sound. Just thought you would like to be informed. You know, for the sake of fact checking and all.

  • Science

    Gecko Tech

    By Posted on 4.4.2008 3 Comments

    Most people's knowledge of geckos doesn't extend much beyond the Cockney-tongued lizard hawking car insurance on TV. I wont go into the implausibility of these ads, the least of which being that a gecko wouldnt have a chance to survive Britains cold climate long enough to pick up an accent. They do, however, thrive abundantly in warm, tropical climates, and in total compose nearly 15% of all reptile species on Earth. If you're fortunate enough to live in gecko country, you've probably seen them climbing and crawling over just about every surface imaginable, including the ceiling.

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    4.4.2008 at 08:48pm - Comment by Einstein007

    Wow thats really cool. I would love to be able to climb walls. I just hope that no geckos are killed in the use and study of their "technology," because I would hate for them to go extinct. I'm not saying that they do kill geckos, just that I hope they never will.

  • Cars

    The Race to 100 MPG

    By Posted on 2.11.2008 12 Comments

    Over the past several decades, the promise of the "car of tomorrow" has remained unfulfilled, while the problems it was supposed to solve have only intensified. The average price of a gallon of gas is higher than at any time since the early 1980s. The Middle East seems more volatile than ever. And even climate skeptics are starting to admit that the carbon we´re pumping into the atmosphere might have disastrous consequences. To these circumstances, automakers have responded with a fleet of cars that averages 21 miles per gallon, about four miles per gallon worse than the Model T.

    3.29.2008 at 09:33pm - Comment by Einstein007

    Gas companys have monopolized the energy industry. Did anybody know that the Model T got 20 mpg, and the Model A got 25-30. Look at all the advancements technology has made in other sectors and look at the car industry. Its because people want to make money and they dont care about anything else. The first electric car was made in the late 1880s, but many gas cars today cant get more than 30 mpg. I hope somebody sees the problem with this. If people can spread the word about this than something will get done.

  • Cars

    Tesla Roadster Electric Supercar Begins Production

    By Posted on 3.17.2008 5 Comments

    Today the Tesla Motor Company announced that they had begun regular production of the Roadster, the all-electric supercar that does zero-to-60 in less than four seconds.

    3.29.2008 at 09:30pm - Comment by Einstein007

    First of all harnessing the power of a tesla coil for use in charging a car is nearly impossible. They would have to set up charging stations which im sure is what A.R. ment. And yes, they could but gas companys have monopolized the energy industry. Did anybody know that the Model T got 20 mpg, and the Model A got 25-30. Look at all the advancements technology has made in other sectors and look at the car industry. Its because people want to make money and they dont care about anything else. The first electric car was made in the late 1880s, but many gas cars today cant get more than 30 mpg. I hope somebody sees the problem with this. If people can spread the word about this than something will get done.



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