Monday, May 19, 2014
40 Years later and still going
Dungeons and Dragons is still an inspiring game creators today. The game was introduced in 1974. It was here before the word "gamer" was invented. It also was the bases of Skyrim. Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson were the creators of D&D. for more information click here.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Google glasses flaws
Lots of people are complaining about how you can't have apps or more than 20 contacts.It is also a bit heavy for some wearers.Google is now hard at work trying to fix these problems. When Google glass came out every body didn't know about these problem. Google is expecting to get these updates this year.
Turkey mine fire
During the mine's shift change a transformer blew up and started a fire. 245 people are dead and 88 were saved.There might be 120 people left in the mine. If the miners did get to a safety shaft, they will have air.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
robotic hand
After eight years of testing the FDA finally approved this revolutionary prosthetic hand. This hand was based off of the famous Luke Skywalker's prosthetic hand. This hand can perform things a normal prosthetic can not do. It can zip up coats,pick up eggs without them breaking, and many more things. Also, it weighs about as much as a real hand.for more click here
Monday, May 12, 2014
fling wind turbans
This turbine is called the bat. It is operational at 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet in the air. It is filled with helium so it can reach more constant winds. Also, it makes 2 times more power than traditional wind turbines. One.One bat can power 12 houses. This technique also costs less and improves mobility.for video click here
Thursday, May 8, 2014
replacing exams for video games
One group is making video games more educational and facing students with new challenges. The problem with our school system now is its not really preparing students for the future.This way kids are dealing with newer real life scenarios.Also, there is more data involved in this version of teaching.This also covers many classes that are important to living.for video click here
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
ultra bug repelent
This repellent is a revolutionary product. The repellent targets all insects. The bugs are called anopheles gambaie and they carry malaria. This spray overloads the insects' smelling antenna .Every 30 seconds someone is diagnosed with malaria. It will really help the developing countrys with malaria because its starting to affect them badly.for the video click here
Thursday, April 24, 2014
New bomb detecting robots
Bomb detecting robots are constantly evolving. There is not one robot that can do every job.The 510 bot is the most versatile bot on the market.It also has four cameras and the claw can lift up to 30 lbs.Another feature is it can look in first floors of buildings.Robots are becoming more useful and the demand for them is higher in world wide attacks.for the video click here
Thursday, April 17, 2014
ways states and country s are making roads
In France some of the roads are dangerous. Some people put up black silhouettes to represent deaths on that road. This helped people focus on the road. Also, in India the put smiley face road signs that frown at you if you are going over the speed limit. This has dropped the fatality rate by 37%. They also made roads bumpier to slow people down.for more information click here
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
5 year-old hacks xboxlive account
This 5 year-old simply typed in the wrong password then pressed the space bar repetitively and hit enter.This acted like a unlocked back door to any profile. After Microsoft was alerted it was fixed.The boy will be sent a cold membership and five games.At least the problem was fixed before anyone else found out.click here for video
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
solar powered plane
This plane is solar powered and can pretty much fly nonstop.It has a wing span of 72 meters.The seat is multipurpose. The seat can recline and be used for a toilet. Also,it only weighs 2,300 kilos.It also has 17,000 solar cells. The old version could only travel for 26 days while this one can fly as long as the supplies last.The isolation is thick foam that can with stand below 40 degrees celcius.for more information click here
Monday, April 14, 2014
blood moon
Next Tuesday there will be one of four total blood moon eclipses. This is a rare event. NASA says it will be a oranges red color that night. They will be in the skies all next week. So have fun and try and see it
Monday, April 7, 2014
hydrogen cars?
The new electric cars have limited range and over-night charging. The hydrogen cars use hydrogen and oxygen to power the car. Also, it only produces water vapor instead of carbon dioxide. Another thing is it refuels like a combustion car. Research also says that the automotive industry has increased by a hundred since the 19 hundreds.(video)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
chupacabra?
This creature the chupacabra, from myth has shown up all over the country. Most have glowing blue eyes at night when light is shined on them.Also, they look like a dog but have no hair and use there front paws to eat unlike a dog.Another thing is it has a growl like no other animal.It has large claws,and tons of teeth also.Most biologists think its a small dog with mange.for video click here
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Hamburg a city in Germany is trying to go car free in the next 2 decades. Gruenes nets will cover forty percent of the city. Gruenes net is a green area where no cars are allowed. Also, a common European trend is banishing cars in urban areas. Since the first car the total number of cars has swollen to well over a billion. Research shows this spurt is peaking. to read more click here
Thursday, March 20, 2014
8 foot hog
Hunter Jet Web killed this massive hog. This hog filled the back of a pick up's bed. He harvested the meat getting pork-chops, sausages,and more. This meat filled two big coolers to the brim. Jet Web was amazed and swears the pictures are not photoshopped. for video click here
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Daring jump made by Stev-o
Stunt man Stev-o made a jump off the Antonio bridge into four feet deep river. Doing this is not only dangerous but illegal. Also apparently Stev-o didn't know how deep the water is until he jumped into it. He can be fined 500 dollars. He also tweeted " bad idea". for video click here
Monday, March 17, 2014
What happens to implants and prosthetic after death
Most prosthesis after use are sent to Ghana for cleaning and use over there. Also, most implants are not removed after death. While cremating they only remove the metal implants. Organisations in the last few years have been recycling these materials. All ICDs (internal cardiac defibrillators) are removed before cremation because they hold electronics. One company is trying to get FDA approval to reuse internal cardiac defibrillators and pace makers.
Monday, March 10, 2014
vanishing plane??
Flight 370 the vanishing plane is a tragic accident. Some of the pass ports were stolen from two years ago. There were over 200 passengers on board the plane. Also, it isn't unusual to have trouble finding a crashed plane. In this case, though, they have a better idea where it is. The search is not hopeless and it has a tracking device. for video click here
Thursday, March 6, 2014
drones to the farms
Drones are becoming cheaper and easier to use. They are helping farms that are growing and they navigate
through farms telling farmers were water is needed. Also, farmers were the ones that told the drone people that they are useful on farms.
click here for video
through farms telling farmers were water is needed. Also, farmers were the ones that told the drone people that they are useful on farms.
click here for video
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
fast diagnosis
A sixteen year old invented a nano tube strip that can detect pancreatic cancer in the early stages. The strip is made of nano tubes and anti bodies that only react with certain portions. This will give the person a higher rate of survival. Also it would get rid of our iffy way of diagnoses.
for the video click here
for the video click here
Monday, March 3, 2014
This scooter takes cargo first. The batteries and cargo sit lower to the ground for a lower point of gravity for more stability. Also, the engine is built into the back wheel. The bike can hold an additional 200 pounds with the driver too. There is a compact version too, which folds to half the size.
for video click here
for video click here
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
black bird worlds fastest plane
This plane holds all the speed records. It flew over the U.S. in 64 minutes. To fly the black bird, you need a pressure suit because your eyes, nose, and ears would boil. The engines only put out 20% of the thrust, and the inlets on the engines put out 80% of the thrust. They flew at around 70 to 80 thousand feet. Only 84 military pilots flew the black bird. Also each engine puts out 30 thousand pounds of thrust.
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cilck to watch video
Thursday, February 20, 2014
7 fun lego facts
Monday, February 17, 2014
vertical farms?
UN says that the population will rise therefore the demand for food will rise too. The solution is vertical farming. It shrinks the area needed for farms. Also it would supply towns with their own crops. It would also tack the worry about transporting the food.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Johnny Quinn stuck in bathroom now elevator
Johnny Quinn, a bobsledder, first tweeted a picture after getting stuck in the bathroom after breaking the door down. He got stuck again, this time in the elevator in a hotel in Sochi, Russia. Once again, he tweeted pictures of himself trying to get out. What happened was the elevator reached the first floor and then it closed suddenly. For more information, watch the video.
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Click Here to View Video
Monday, February 10, 2014
Flappy bird gone from app stores
http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/tech/2014/02/10/newday-larson-flappy-bird-app-pulled-from-web.cnn.htmlThoughts are that the creator of Flappy bird used Mario and Angry birds in the same game. The game was taken off Sunday. Another possibility is that another gamer blamed him for taking his game.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
the new and frustating flappy bird
This madding new Flappy Bird has been the most downloaded free iPhone app this week. It has been angering players to the brink of madness. Its also been getting histarical reviews online. As a player, I personally do not like Flappy Bird. It also has brought me to the brink of madness. Please be prepared for extreme annoyance while playing. Also Flappy bird makes 50K a day.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Kawasaki j
The Kawasaki j is a three wheeled electric bike. It has two modes, one for high speeds and one for a comfortable ride through the city. It looks like something that came from Star Wars and Tron. The creator mixed the two front wheels. The front wheels spreed apart or cruise mode and stay together for high speeds.
click here for more pics and info http://theawesomer.com/kawasaki-j-3-wheeler-concept/260477/ |
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
People are making cars that can communicate with other cars, street lights, and more. There are three layers to these cars. The first layer is v2e or vehicle to environment witch means they're on there own. It also has adaptive cruise control, active lane departure, and rear sensing technology. The car can also see things around it, too. the other versions of this system fills a trunk but in this car it only tacks up about a shoe box. The second layer is vehicle to vehicle. These cars also communicate with each other. Also they can see a car in front of the one there behind. the also pick up gps signals. The last layer is v2i or vehicle to infrastructure. It can also communicate with street lights and stop lights as well. It also has congestion management witch helps with traffic.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
The plane of the future is called the Sky Whale. It is a triple decor extreme jumbo jet. Also, it is supposed to take off in record timing. To most it would look like something off "transformers". It can hold 755 passengers and has self healing wings. It's also a hybrid it would also cu down noise ,drag ,and more.Who wouldn't want to ride in that?
http://www.ibtimes.com/awwa-sky-whale-future-air-travel-1544097
http://www.ibtimes.com/awwa-sky-whale-future-air-travel-1544097
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Google has made glasses that is hooked up to the internet. The rules are still being made about when and were it can be used. For example they aren't going to allow use during driving. One woman in California was puled over because she was wearing Google glass and speeding there for proving it will be prohibited to wear while driving.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
lab burger
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