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British team breaks land speed record
A group of speed-thirsty Brits have smashed a 100 year-old world record for the fastest mile travelled using a steam powered car. More »
Natural Energy Resources:Ocean Energy
Those tough lashing waves that we see on the ocean surfaces are not just for surfing or playing water sports. It can also be used to generate electricity. As of today there are quite a few such plants available. So then, how exactly is electricity generated from the tidal forces of the oceans? More »
Tags: Electricity Generation, Gravitational Forces, High Tides, Hydro Electric Plant, Hydroelectric Plant, Low Tide, Low Tides, Mechanical Motion, Natural Energy Resources, Ocean Energy, Ocean Surfaces, Ocean Thermal Energy, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Rising Tide, Rotary Motion, Sun And The Moon, Temperature Differences, Thermal Energy Conversion, Tidal Energy, Tidal Forces
Military Rocket Launchers And Launcher Lugs
Launch towers are expensive and have a much tighter tolerance in the design. Many who use them will design the tower to work with a particular rocket, making the project even more expensive. The main reason they are used is the weight of the rocket is just too massive for a launch rod and the lack of launch lugs is primarily critical if your rocket is planning on going Mach. More »
Japan Launches First Satellite to Track Global CO2 Levels
The first satellite dedicated to monitoring carbon dioxide emissions was launched into space Friday from a center in Japan, where officials hope to gather information on climate change — and help the country compete in the lucrative satellite-launching business. More »
Tags: Carbon Dioxide And Methane, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Climate Change, Contributors To Global Warming, Density Of Carbon Dioxide, Developing Nations, Global Co2 Levels, Global Distribution, Greenhouse Gas Levels, H2a Rocket, Jaxa, Launch, Measure Reflected Light, Methane Gas, Nasa, Next Five Years, Observation Points, Optical Sensors, Satellite Mission, Scientific Organizations
