A man had to deliver some sand.

Unfortunately there were power lines in the way.

Fortunately his truck fit under the power lines.

Unfortunately he raised the back of the dump truck, hit the power lines, and set his truck on fire.

Fortunately he was already at the fire station.

Unfortunately they had to watch the truck burn for 45 minutes until the power could be shut off. picked by Fanatic 2 years ago

As the sizes of sensor networks and mobile devices shrink toward the microscale, and even nanoscale, there is a growing need for suitable power sources. Because even the tiniest battery is too big to be used in nanoscale devices, scientists are exploring nanosize systems that can salvage energy from the environment. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Any story of child abuse is hard to hear, this has got to be one of the worst "alleged" cases you have ever heard. Canada is expected to deny extradition, I have pity on their children. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

A 19-year-old Medford woman has been charged with aggravated animal abuse that includes stomping a 3-month-old puppy. picked by muppet 4 months ago

A Pentagon office is taking advantage of the collaborative nature of the Internet as it studies potential applications for space-based solar power
Headline link is story about this site. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Cracking a power company network and gaining access that could shut down the grid is simple, a security expert told an RSA audience, and he has done so in less than a day. picked by Bornbad 5 months ago

Nearly one in three Americans abuse or become dependent on alcohol over the course of their lives, and most never seek treatment, according to a study published on Monday. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

New discoveries about magnetic field lines and the first-ever direct observation of their reconnection in space are offering hope that scientists will learn how to unlock fusion power as an energy source in the future. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

California's electricity grid manager warned that power to large energy consumers is likely to be cut later Thursday to keep the state's lights on. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

This guy has taken an old Nintendo Power gloveand Turned it into a working mouse for his P.C.

Very creative. Video is included. picked by nesbyniccolo 12 months ago

Hydrogen generators can be used for clean energy and used in all sorts of applications including automotive, backup power, industrial and even for large power plants. picked by hydrokevin 8 months ago

Intel on Thursday showed off a wireless electric power system that analysts say could revolutionize modern life by freeing devices from transformers and wall outlets. picked by KerOBerOS32 2 weeks ago

US Air Force may soon be refueling tiny spy planes by stealing energy while hanging from power lines. It could even temporarily change its shape to look more like innocuous piece of trash hanging from the cable. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Australia’s Aborigines were stripped of the right of self-rule yesterday after the Government declared the widespread sexual abuse of Aboriginal children to be a national emergency.

This is several months old but I thought topical due to THIS post picked by doggylives 6 months ago

Nanotech fabric that can harvest energy from motion could one day lead to clothing that can power portable electronics, researchers say. picked by MandolinOrange 7 months ago

One of the most widespread misconceptions out there is that a higher power supply unit will automatically mean a higher energy consumption and of course a higher power bill. picked by maxriter 12 months ago

A homosexual foster couple were left free to sexually abuse vulnerable boys in their care because social workers feared being accused of discrimination if they investigated complaints. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

New research suggests that the geological staying power of continents comes partly from their losing battle with the Earth's oceans over magnesium. Because much of the lost mass is dominated by magnesium and calcium, continents ultimately gain because the lighter, silicon-rich rock that's left behind is buoyed up by denser rock beneath the Earth's crust. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

"Sparky" may have been the cause of a Sacramento power outage affecting 15,000 people. picked by suebe 3 months ago

"In a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy source, MIT researchers have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing energy for use when the sun doesn't shine." picked by ybcool 1 month ago