The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released results of its second round of toxicity testing on dispersants –chemicals used to break up the oil that spewed for nearly 90 days into the Gulf of Mexico from BP’s Macondo well. This new round focuse…
The Scubacraft is an open-cockpit submersible that’s like a four wheeler, but under water. In order to use it you need to be in full scuba gear, but then it can take you down 100 feet with the push of a button.
Much to Apple’s chagrin, jailbreaking your iPhone isn’t illegal anymore. What’s more, Apple’s maintained that doing so will lessen the handset’s functionality. Will it act a little different? Yes. Will it do less? Absolutely not.
The G50 Vanguard is a concept design for a mouse that is shaped like a hand. You know, to fit your hand. It’s kind of a wonder that this seems so strange compared to a normal mouse.
The Sikorsky X2 isn’t even a finished vehicle yet and it’s already broken the rotorcraft speed record of 249 mph set in 1986 — though just barely. Then again, at 258 mph, the X2 is just getting started.
A Roomba is great for when you’re too lazy to vacuum for yourself, but you still need to pick up so it has room to do its thing. Now, the Roboscooper can do that for you, too.
WAG AND JESSIE ARE OUR OLD DOGS OF THE WEEK!
Wag, a Japanese Chin X, enjoys snoozing the morning away and then waking for playtime with his sister Jessie. Wag and Jessie have waited 6 months for someone to fall in love with them and offer them a home t…
JESSIE AND WAG ARE OUR OLD DOGS OF THE WEEK!
Jessie, a Japanese Chin X, enjoys snoozing the morning away and then waking for playtime with her brother Wag. Jessie and Wag have waited 6 months for someone to fall in love with them and offer them a home …
The Wind Lens is a new design for offshore wind turbines, turbines that would not only be quieter than traditional models but would also be three times as efficient.
These aren’t the green closets of horrors you see at concerts and the like. Instead, each one of these $15,000 porta-potties is the size of a trailer, and comes complete with urinals, stalls, fully working sinks with hot water, and even a stereo system…
Looking at this hilariously anachronistic ad for a Glide-O-Bike from 1931, one imagines a whole hell of a lot of disappointed Depression-era kids. And possibly a few injured ones.
This lovely Labrador is Bob who’s looking for a new home through no fault of his own. He’s a soft, friendly boy who gets on well with dogs, but is not used to children or cats. He loves human company and so would like to have someone around most of t…
Large, lovely, lovable and looking for her new home! Quail is a big old softy who gets on well with other dogs and could live with older children. She will be a perfect companion for some lucky new people – could that be you??
Seven year old Foxy is the perfect little lady who has so much to offer. She is a lovely, affectionate girl who loves her cuddles, walks well on the lead and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. She is also a bit of a lap dog who is hoping that some…
Don’t be fooled by dashing Dino, the Dalmatian X! He may be 12 years old, but he looks and acts like a youngster. He is an extremely handsome boy and attracts a great deal of attention, not just because of his looks, but because he is an absolute clow…
Handsome Major is 10 years old and waiting patiently for someone to love him. He’s a sweet, friendly boy who gets on really well with other dogs. He loves going for walks and would make a fabulous companion. He’s also available to foster.
10 year old Nelson has worked hard all his life as a gundog then, just as he was getting into retirement, his owner died and poor Nelson found himself looking for a new home. He’s a lovely, dignified old boy and just asks for a comfy bed and a bit of …
If you love lurchers then you’ll adore Harry. He’s 12 and a sweeter, more courteous boy you couldn’t hope to meet. He’s looking for a quiet retirement home where there’s someone areound for most of the day as he loves human company. He’s not too sur…
Osaka University and Japan’s ATR have just unveiled what may be the creepiest, yet oddly cute telepresence aid in the form of the Telenoid R1 robot.
This gimbal rig, formally known as the MASTIF, or Multiple Axis Space Test Inertia Facility, was engineered to simulate the tumbling and rolling motions of a space capsule and train the Mercury astronauts to control roll, pitch and yaw by activating ni…
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