SlashGear JapanScience never fails to amaze me. Let alone how people figure things like this out. But that’s beside the point. Apparently, Scotch tape can be used to develop X-rays. Would’ve thunk it?
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Scotch tape can be used for X-rays
By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Oct 23rd 2008 1 Comment
New Telescope technology speeds up E.T. search
By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Oct 13th 2008 1 CommentScientists have uncovered a new technology that could take searching the vast reaches of space for extraterrestrial life a speedier process. It’s called nulling interferometry, and it will give the world’s largest telescopes more power than even the Hubble in being able to see other planets similar to Earth.
Black Silicon could mean improved solar cells
By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Oct 13th 2008 No Comments
Silicon is in every piece of electronic equipment we own. However, when Harvard physicist Eric Mazur discovered black silicon, the substance was found to be a whole lot more sensitive to light, which could spell serious improvements in consumer electronics and more.
Black silicon was discovered in the late 1990’s after a laser was shone on a silicon wafer that had sulfur hexafluoride on it. Once examined under an electron microscope, the wafer, which appeared black, had microscopic spikes all over it. This later proved to show an increased sensitivity to light. In fact, a “100 to 500 times increase in sensitivity to light compared to conventional silicon detectors,” was found and the technology is now being implemented in night vision systems.
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Voltree Power makes trees sensitive
By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Oct 10th 2008 1 CommentAs we all know, forest fires cause a lot of damage. So wouldn’t it be great if the trees could tell us when they caught on fire? It makes for the ultimate in first response. Well, that is precisely what Voltree Power intends to do.
Aquaduct Tricycle is water filtration system
By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Oct 10th 2008 No CommentsIt’s not often that you see a tricycle for adults, but here one is. This isn’t for those with balance issues, however. The Aquaduct is a tricycle that actually filters dirty water into drinkable water while you’re pedaling.
Quantum Cryptography is said to be “unbreakable”
By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Oct 10th 2008 1 CommentThere are many security systems out there. Many have claimed to be unbreakable, until one day they are broken. Now a new network has entered the scene that claims to be unbreakable. It’s called quantum cryptography.
Spin Seebeck Effect could mean new batteries, storage options
By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Oct 9th 2008 1 CommentAh, the marvels of science. Researchers at Keio University in Yokohama, Japan have happened upon something called the “spin Seebeck effect” which would mean big changes for our technological devices. Now, we’re still miles away from any product implementation here, but this is big news for what could be coming in the future.
LEDs could soon be used for WiFi
By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, Oct 8th 2008 No CommentsLEDs might not be used just for light in the near future. In fact, they could be used as WiFi “access points” if a group of researchers at Boston University have anything to say about it. The group is being funded by the US National Science Foundation with a $18.5 million grant and it could mean wireless connections for everyone.
Solyndra solar panels generate more energy
By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, Oct 8th 2008 No Comments
Solar panels are a well known source of alternative energy. However, they are often discredited for not being very efficient, in that they do not convert as much energy as they could. However, these cylindrical solar panels made by Solyndra generate more energy.
And really it all is in the form. Apparently, the cylindrical shape makes it so more solar cells are in a more compact area. They are, in fact, curved into a glass tube. This increases energy output substantially, especially when compared to the output of a standard solar panel, which is typically flat.
DARPA submersible aircraft is part plane, part submarine
By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Oct 7th 2008 1 CommentNew concepts and science breakthroughs are always interesting to read up on. That’s why when I saw what DARPA was up to yesterday, I just had to write about it for you all. DARPA is working to develop a submersible aircraft. Yup, you read that right.
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