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0 Comments Published June 6th, 2006 in Engineering, HumorMaybe this can be explained by someone lying down on the keyboard by accident, but this story from MSNBC seems to have something missing, and has no substance or meaning at all.
More on HHO Gas, Magnecules, and Water Power
2 Comments Published June 2nd, 2006 in Engineering, Interesting, TechnologyThis scientific paper (PDF) prepared by physicist Ruggero Maria Santilli goes into specific detail about the creation and nature of HHO gas. From the abstract:
It is indicated that the creation of the gaseous and combustible HHO from distilled water at atmospheric temperature and pressure occurs via a process structurally different than evaporation or separation, […]
Burj Dubai - world’s tallest building under construction
0 Comments Published February 25th, 2006 in EngineeringA friend of mine mentioned this to me the other day, and I was skeptical about this building at first, but it turns out that it does exist and is under construction. Burj Dubai will be the world’s tallest building when completed in 2008. Although its final height is a secret, it is […]
If you are bored, and have the time and materials laying around, then look at this website to explore how to build a Tesla coil.
The ‘Tesla Coil’ is a device invented by the brilliant scientist Nikola Tesla (born 1856, died1943). It is a high voltage, high frequency, power generator, primarily built for conducting experiments and […]
Inflatable concrete to be used to create portable buildings
0 Comments Published January 30th, 2006 in Engineering, Interesting, UncategorizedSoon one will be able to carry a bag of cement to a site and create a tent. The concept of a concrete canvas will allow an inflatable form to be cast quickly from scratch. Some facts from the website:
Delivered, folded, and sealed in a plastic bag weighing 230kg, Concrete Canvas is […]
Trains without rails?
0 Comments Published December 30th, 2005 in Engineering, Interesting, TransportationAn article at Damn Interesting (a new favorite site of mine) talks about a proposal to build a futuristic train in Houston, Texas.
The train has no rails, or even a support platform to speak of. Instead, columns with a hollow top are put at even intervals along the path the train will take. Inside […]
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