Thursday, December 15, 2005
Steam Powered Vehicles
BMW unveils the turbosteamer concept
BMW’s announcement of the new technology is somewhat of a technological bombshell as it adds yet another form of hybrid automobile – a turbosteamer.
As you know, this gadget, no matter how marvelous, must yield the right of way to our equine travellers.
BMW’s announcement of the new technology is somewhat of a technological bombshell as it adds yet another form of hybrid automobile – a turbosteamer.
As you know, this gadget, no matter how marvelous, must yield the right of way to our equine travellers.
Plasma Engines
ESA Accelerates Towards A New Space Thruster
ESA has confirmed the principle of a new space thruster that may ultimately give much more thrust than today’s electric propulsion techniques. The concept is an ingenious one, inspired by the northern and southern aurorae, the glows in the sky that signal increased solar activity.
Monday, December 05, 2005
Trained Wasps Could Replace Bomb, Drug Sniffing Dogs
Wasp Hounds
Scientists say a species of non-stinging wasps can be trained in only five minutes and are just as sensitive to odors as man's best friend, which can require up to six months of training at a cost of about $15,000 per dog.
Scientists say a species of non-stinging wasps can be trained in only five minutes and are just as sensitive to odors as man's best friend, which can require up to six months of training at a cost of about $15,000 per dog.
