17th
May
2008
I know it may sound like science fiction, but humans are flying, and once this comes to walmart, blue-collar types can strap on their jetpack and take off to the skies. They will probably be able to even exchange their rocket fuel tanks just like we all exchange our propane tanks for gas grills right now.
So who and what is the harbinger of this brave new world?
Yves ‘Fusionman’ Rossy.
He flies with only a wing at jet propelled speeds over the backdrop of the Swiss alps.
Here is a lengthy (9:00 minutes) video of him being dropped out of a plane and set free to cruise the skies over the alps:
Details of rocket boots:
I want one. Period. Look for it at a Walmart / Target / Shopping Center near you in five years time. Be prepared to sign a lengthy liability agreement as well as taking a lengthy training course to make you certified in rocket powered human flight. So on your drivers license you will have a little rocket sticker embedded to show you are certified.
Ready to take flight?
(see jet-man.com , it is in French, sorry)
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22nd
June
2007
Wow, Ceravision has developed a light bulb that is 50% efficient, which means it will last decades longer than the best light bulbs today. How about a big FU to Edison for developing and marketing such a crappy wasteful bulb in the first place; and for stealing Tesla’s ideas on electricity and exploiting his talent.
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“The biggest revolution to the lighting industry since the invention of the filament lamp, and even the high power LED”.
Ceravision Limited is an independent, privately owned high-tech company based in the Bletchley Park Science and Innovation Centre that itself forms the hub of a refurbished and revitalised historic Bletchley Park.
Ceravision was founded in 1997 to utilise its collective expertise in the field of ceramics and has established a reputation for delivering high-class technology on-time, to budget, and with innovation at its core.
Ceravision has now developed the Continuum™2.4 lamp system, a microwave driven, electrodeless, high intensity discharge lamp, powered by our proprietary R-EFF™ power system, with unique engineering, environmental and societal benefits. The system is now available for release to customers for evaluation.
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2nd
October
2006
Invented by Sir Clive Sinclair the A-bike is a result of a five year research and development program by Sinclair Research. The idea is that if you had a bicycle which is seriously lighter and more compact than anything existing at the moment, it will change the way in which people see bikes.
read more | digg story
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22nd
September
2006
Mechanical Engineering students of the college of Engineering in Trivandrum, India, have come up with an innovative six-stroke engine. The engine shows 40% reduction in fuel consumption and dramatic reduction in pollution. Its specific power is not less than that of a four-stroke petrol engine. The engine can run on almost any fuel, petrol and diesel to LPG. (PESWiki; Sept. 18)
GuideToOnlineSchools.com can help you find an accredited online university to study for the career you really want. Get an online degree in anything from forensic science to social work
When will this engine be available to buy?
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