Hot Wheels is launching a new line of tiny RC cars, the Nitro Speeders. They can go up to 8.3 mph, which Hot Wheels says is equivalent to 600 mph in the cars’ 1/87th scale. This super fast speed will let the cars handle a vertical loop track. Mwah hah hah haaaaaah. via cnet
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“Data from the cosmic ray satellite PAMELA has added substantial weight to the theory that the Earth is encircled by a thin band of antimatter.
The satellite, named Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics, was launched in 2006 to study the nature of cosmic rays — high-energy particles from the Sun and beyond the solar system which barrel into Earth.” via Wired
< … Read More → "Satellite finds evidence of antimatter belt around earth"“In the grand scheme of energy technologies, the key component that makes up a fuel cell — which is like a chemical battery that produces electricity — is relatively short-lived. This Achilles heel is one of the main reasons that building, installing and selling fuel cells can be so expensive, and almost none of the fuel cell makers are profitable yet.” via GigaOM
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“Apple’s facing yet another patent infringement lawsuit — this time, in Florida, where a company called Operating Systems Solutions (OSS) is taking aim at OS X’s fast booting operation.” via Engadget
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“Tech stocks are being punished Monday morning by the recent downgrade to the United State’s triple-A credit rating, with leaders like Apple, Google, Cisco and HP taking it on the chin. Debt concerns and overall fears for the global economy are dragging down stocks, particularly tech shares that have been otherwise performing well recently.” via GigaOM
… Read More → "Tech stocks down today"“The US company has confirmed it will use the Atlas 5 rocket to test its CST-100 ship on three flights in 2015.
An unmanned capsule will be used on the first and second launches. On the third, Boeing test pilots will take the vessel to the space station.” via BBC
Axel Boman & Radioactive Orchestra, is a project that assigns musical tones to reactive isotopes (and makes some cool music along the way). via Make Magazine
“Here’s good news for homeowners with photovoltaic systems – your home’s value is greater because of them! According to a new study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, homes with solar systems sell for a premium compared to homes that don’t have them.” via Inhabitat
… Read More → "Solar systems increase the value of homes by $5.50 per watt installed"Looking at a few spare hours this weekend? Why not make a few bots to fill the time with non-stop robotics fun? Make: Projects has five project ideas with full build instructions to get you on your way, from the simple One-Hour CoasterBot to the more complex but super cool Yellow Drum Machine below.
