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Apple  plans to use hydrogen in batteries-- allowing iPhones and iPods to hold a charge for WEEKS

Apple plans to use hydrogen in batteries-- allowing iPhones and iPods to hold a charge for WEEKS


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  1 Comments  •  10 years ago

Batteries as you know them may become a thing of the past for your Apple products as the company hopes to use hydrogen cells to produce lighter batteries that could last for weeks. The...
Only Eight Pilots Are Qualified To Land On This Runway In Bhutan (2 videos)

Only Eight Pilots Are Qualified To Land On This Runway In Bhutan (2 videos)


Via: kori  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  13 Comments  •  10 years ago

"There is a small airport in the Himalayan mountains with a 6,500-foot runway and picturesque surroundings. When flying into Paro Airport in Bhutan passengers may be staring in terrified awe of...
HEY SIRI... WHO'S YOUR DADDY!?!?  (The latest in voice recognition-- and more!)

HEY SIRI... WHO'S YOUR DADDY!?!? (The latest in voice recognition-- and more!)


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  4 Comments  •  10 years ago

More about Siri (from Wikipedia): Siri (pronounced /sri/) is an intelligent software assistant and knowledge navigator functioning as a personal assistant application for iOS. The application...
More Evidence of Global Warming? "World's-first hybrid shark found off Australia"

More Evidence of Global Warming? "World's-first hybrid shark found off Australia"


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  12 Comments  •  10 years ago

World-first hybrid shark-- Australia Scientists said on Tuesday that they had discovered the world's first hybrid sharks in Australian waters , a potential sign the predators were...
Mountain Dew claims acid in soda would dissolve a mouse! Seriously.

Mountain Dew claims acid in soda would dissolve a mouse! Seriously.


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  7 Comments  •  10 years ago

If you're a person who enjoys the occasional refreshing Mountain Dew, you probably shouldn't read this article. No matter who you believe... it doesn't end pretty. An Illinois man, Roland...
Fishing UNDER the ice.  How 'dey do dat?

Fishing UNDER the ice. How 'dey do dat?


Via: kori  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  9 Comments  •  10 years ago

Check it out. "Some under ice views from beautiful lake Saarijrvi in Vaala, Finland." I'm sure some of you will have the mystery solved in no time at all. Still, pretty imaginative, cool ......
Huge Web Companies Willing To Go Dark-- Protesting SOPA!

Huge Web Companies Willing To Go Dark-- Protesting SOPA!


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  6 Comments  •  10 years ago

The Stop Online Piracy Act is so polarizing in the tech world that huge web companies like Amazon, eBay, Facebook, and Google are considering going dark in order to spread awareness ( Cont'd )...
Mayan Ruins in Georgia? Archeologist Objects

Mayan Ruins in Georgia? Archeologist Objects


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  3 Comments  •  10 years ago

The textbooks will tell you that the Mayan people thrived in Central America from about 250 to 900 A.D., building magnificent temples in Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and southern Mexico....
Top 1% of Mobile Users Consume Half of World’s Bandwidth . . . and Gap Is Growing

Top 1% of Mobile Users Consume Half of World’s Bandwidth . . . and Gap Is Growing


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  6 Comments  •  10 years ago

The worlds congested mobile airwaves are being divided in a lopsided manner, with 1 percent of consumers generating half of all traffic. The top 10 percent of users, meanwhile, are consuming...
DASH Diet Vs. Weight Watchers: Which Weight Loss Plan is Right For You?

DASH Diet Vs. Weight Watchers: Which Weight Loss Plan is Right For You?


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  12 Comments  •  10 years ago

Let's face it, not all diets work. Nor do all diets work for the same people. A weight loss plan that works for a friend or family member does not necessarily guarantee the same positive...
Mountain Dew claims acid in soda would dissolve a mouse. Seriously.

Mountain Dew claims acid in soda would dissolve a mouse. Seriously.


Via: peter-loves-the-real-tea-party  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  2 Comments  •  10 years ago

Mountain Dew claims acid in soda would dissolve a mouse. Seriously. http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/01/mountain-dew-claims-acid-in-soda-would-dissolve-a-mouse-seriously.html Here is the...
Roku players and you.

Roku players and you.


Via: peter-loves-the-real-tea-party  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  10 Comments  •  10 years ago

I recently analyzed my total television viewing vs the cost of maintaining my Direct TV service. Let's see, first of all, although offered the NFL package for free, i have been charged for it...
Pictures of the year 2011: space

Pictures of the year 2011: space


Via: perrie-halpern  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  2 Comments  •  10 years ago

An amazing group of pictures from space that shouldn't be missed! LINK
Eastman Kodak filing for bankruptcy???

Eastman Kodak filing for bankruptcy???


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  2 Comments  •  10 years ago

"They give us those nice bright colors They give us the greens of summers Makes you think all the world's a sunny day, Oh yeah I got a Nikon camera I love to take a photograph So mama...
15 Big Ways The Internet Is Changing Our Brain

15 Big Ways The Internet Is Changing Our Brain


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  10 Comments  •  10 years ago

Noted science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov predicted that one day, we'd "have computer outlets in every home, each of them hooked up to enormous libraries where anyone can ask any question...
Miniature racetrack sculpture, inspired by cult sci-fi film Metropolis, takes artist four years to make and features 1,000 cars travelling at 230mph

Miniature racetrack sculpture, inspired by cult sci-fi film Metropolis, takes artist four years to make and features 1,000 cars travelling at 230mph


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  2 Comments  •  10 years ago

Futuristic: The sculptor Chris Burden, who is based in Topanga Canyon, California, has more than 1,100 moving toy cars in his installation that travel at speeds of up to 230mph. The 1927...
Hilarious old cellphone ads

Hilarious old cellphone ads


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  1 Comments  •  10 years ago

Technology advances at a surprisingly fast rate. To see just how far the cellphone has come, watch these old ads from the 80s and 90s. They're guaranteed to make you laugh!
College Binge Drinking. What Every Parent Should Know.

College Binge Drinking. What Every Parent Should Know.


Via: perrie-halpern  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  2 Comments  •  10 years ago

Highlights from the AP: College-age drinkers average nine drinks when they get drunk, government health officials said Tuesday. That surprising statistic is part of a new report highlighting the...
Report: Analysis of the Stratfor Password List

Report: Analysis of the Stratfor Password List


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  7 Comments  •  10 years ago

BACKGROUND ( From Wikipedia ): About Stratfor: Strategic Forecasting, Inc., more commonly known as STRATFOR, is a global intelligence company founded in 1996 in Austin, Texas by...
The key to success in the solar cell industry

The key to success in the solar cell industry


Via: petey-coober  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  7 Comments  •  10 years ago

Solar radiation is cheap . That is the one thing that is apparent about it . However , converting that radiated energy into useful power is another matter . It is possible to construct solar cell...
Fainting Goats

Fainting Goats


Via: perrie-halpern  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  11 Comments  •  10 years ago

They are not actually fainting but suffer from a neurological condition called m yotonia congenita, a condition also found in humans. It is the inability of the muscle to quickly relax after...
World Airline Traffic (24-Hour Time Lapse) AMAZING!!!

World Airline Traffic (24-Hour Time Lapse) AMAZING!!!


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  3 Comments  •  10 years ago

Related Video: FAA Closure of U.S. Airspace on 9/11
What is it about  cheesecake ?!

What is it about cheesecake ?!


Via: petey-coober  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  16 Comments  •  10 years ago

For generations, scientists thought the human tongue could detect only four basic tastes: sweet, sour, salt and bitter. Then a fifth was discovered, "umami" or savoury. Now, researchers have...
Is this THE MOST DAMAGING MALWARE out there in cyberspace ?

Is this THE MOST DAMAGING MALWARE out there in cyberspace ?


Via: petey-coober  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  4 Comments  •  10 years ago

Beware of this new banking scam ! You may have already received this type of email . They are out there . Forwarned is forearmed . This may save you from a severe security break in your online...
Year of mystery meat: Blogger eats school lunch every day

Year of mystery meat: Blogger eats school lunch every day


Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  3 Comments  •  10 years ago

Blame it on the bagel dog. If not for that sad excuse for an entree, the blogger known as Mrs. Q might never have gotten so disgusted with school lunches that she decided to show the world...
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