Archive for 'Science - Energy'
CERN announces LHC restart in summer 2009
Published on December 5th, 2008.
On Friday, December 5, 2008, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) announced that its Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will restart sometime soon after the end of June 2009.Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
“Human jet” flies across Colorado’s Royal Gorge
Published on November 26th, 2008.
Former television stuntman and Air Force para-rescuer Eric Scott wore a jet pack as he flew 1,500 feet (450 meters) across the 1,053-foot deep Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River....Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Repairs to CERNs LHC will cost $21 million
Published on November 19th, 2008.
Because a soldered electrical connection was made incorrectly to CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, a transformer broke and a bunch of circuits between two magnets was destroyed. CERN has to cough...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Nuclear power comes to your neighborhood
Published on November 10th, 2008.
Hyperion Nuclear Power Generation, Inc. has developed a small, modular energy reactor called the Hyperion Power Module (HPM) that can supply emission-free and affordable electricity through nuclear energy for up...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
When is a cargo container not a cargo container? When its a house!
Published on November 7th, 2008.
With the global recession upon us, many unused shipping (cargo) containers are just sitting around on waterfront docks all over the world. Because of this surplus of empty containers, some...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
White roofs effectively counter climate change
Published on November 6th, 2008.
A Spanish study has concluded that white roofs reflect so much sunlight that they suggest placing white reflective surfaces in semi-arid regions of the world to offset climate change. Just...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Everybody can improve gas mileage by hypermiling
Published on November 5th, 2008.
Whether you drive a gas-guzzling SUV or a green-running hybrid, you can increase your car’s gas mileage by making conscious but simple and effective improvements in the way you drive....Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Diesel doesn’t grow on trees… Oh Yes It Does!!!
Published on November 4th, 2008.
Given the current cost of fuel, wouldn't it be great if diesel grew on trees? Well, according to one Montana State University professor, it bloody well does!Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Electricity can improve gas mileage
Published on November 3rd, 2008.
A U.S. study has shown that giving a small burst of electricity to gasoline just before it is injected into an engine’s cylinders increases fuel efficiency by over 18 percent,...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Stop using fossil fuels by 2090! Can it be?
Published on October 27th, 2008.
The European Renewable Energy Council and Greenpeace stated on Monday, October 26, 2008 that the world “could” eliminate the use of fossil fuels by the year 2090 if it took...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Need expensive medical x-ray? Make your own by peeling tape!
Published on October 23rd, 2008.
University of California researchers surprisingly found that when peeling back commonly used adhesive tape the motion between the two surfaces generates electromagnetic radiation in the form of high-energic x-rays. Cool!Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Indian Moon mission ready
Published on October 20th, 2008.
The first moon mission for India, Chandrayaan-1, is scheduled to lift off on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. The unmanned spacecraft is expected to orbit the Moon, with part of it...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
EPA releases 2009 best fuel mileage cars, and worst
Published on October 18th, 2008.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its 2009 best and worst automobiles with respect to fuel mileage. Will this help you decide on a gas guzzler or a green...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
CERN confirms bad electrical connection for LHC
Published on October 17th, 2008.
CERN officials confirmed on October 16, 2008, that a large helium leak within the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest particle accelerator, was caused by a faulty electrical connection...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Scientist takes a spin at better computer hard drives
Published on October 9th, 2008.
A Japanese researcher is experimenting with a way to manipulate the spin of electrons in magnetized solids so as to eventually make computer memory devices that produce much less heat...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Toxic mercury: fluorescent or incandescent light bulbs. Whats better?
Published on October 5th, 2008.
Researchers from Yale University have conducted a study showing compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) instead of incandescent bulbs produce a net global reduction of toxic mercury emissions. However, not all parts...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Large Hadron Collider goes global
Published on October 3rd, 2008.
CERN announces that the Computing Grid for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is up and running, as of October 3, 2008, connecting over 140 computer centers in thirty-three countries around...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
SLIVER cell technology brings solar energy out into the Sun
Published on September 25th, 2008.
A new type of solar panel, called SLIVER Cell photovoltaic technology, is much less costly than traditional solar panels, while still being able to maintain performance and efficiency when in...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
Leaky Large Hadron Collider won’t be colliding until 2009
Published on September 24th, 2008.
CERN announced on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 that its Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will be closed through 2008 for repairs. It will not be able to re-start until the spring...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.
LHC atom smasher temporarily smashed
Published on September 20th, 2008.
CERN officials announced that its Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will be inoperable for at least two months while repairs are conducted after it malfunctioned and was damaged during its initial...Filled under Science - Energy, latest news. No Comments.