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The Wii’s Shows Potential for U.S. Military Applications
Submitted by on February 3, 2009 – 12:18 am | No Comment
The Wii’s Shows Potential for U.S. Military Applications

Clearly my videogame nerd tendencies brought this article to my attention. The Wii, the console system designed to provide fun games and activities for the entire family, is being studied closely by military engineers and …

A Greener MacBook
Submitted by on December 17, 2008 – 4:40 pm | 3 Comments
A Greener MacBook

I don’t know if many of you have seen the new Macbook commercials yet, but Apple has released a new “greener” laptop. The new notebook is free (less than 900ppm Br and Cl, as defined …

Are you ready for a backyard reactor?
Submitted by on September 27, 2008 – 2:43 pm | 3 Comments
Are you ready for a backyard reactor?

It looks like these may be ready in the next 5 years or so. Now if I only had the $100 million to put one in my backyard. I may have to ask for a …

Zap, Lotus Team Up on Electric Crossover SUV
Submitted by on September 19, 2008 – 4:34 pm | 9 Comments
Zap, Lotus Team Up on Electric Crossover SUV

This one is for the Tesla fan in the room… You know who you are!

The companies say the all-electric model will challenge the Tesla all-electric sportster in performance, with the equivalent of 644 hp and …