Scientists at the University of Virginia have discovered a new class of hydrogen storage materials that could make the storage and transportation of energy much more efficient — and affordable — through higher-performing hydrogen fuel cells. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Parents in CA must now have to earn a five-year preliminary teaching credential to teach their children at home.

If it ain't broke, break it. picked by Matoogs 6 months ago

"Cime" surrenders to "Politics" as German officials remove children from home for not going to public school. Too bad we don't have a "Stupid" category. picked by ReBoot 1 year ago

1. That sounds really weird.
and
2. They're hoping to use this information for new engineering materials. picked by Blankspace73 5 months ago

Find out funny and handy strange uses for common brand-name products. picked by Neiako 2 years ago

1. Please stop asking us if it's legal. If it is — and it is — it's insulting to imply that we're criminals. And if we were criminals, would we admit it? picked by super 10 months ago

Blue, red, yellow, blue, green, red.

It comes from the building materials used for the first incarnation of the web crawler that indexes the internet.

Bornbad's post here made me think of this. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

An important discovery has been made with respect to the mystery of "handedness" in biomolecules. Researchers found that some of the possible abiotic precursors to the origin of life on Earth have been shown to carry "handedness" in a larger number than previously thought. They studied the organic materials of a special group of meteorites that contain among a variety of compou... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Researchers at The University of Manchester have developed high-tech battery-powered textile yarns that can be used to make clothing glow in the dark. The yarns have been developed by The William Lee Innovation Centre (WLIC), based in the University’s School of Materials – and have the potential to be incorporated into clothing worn by cyclists, joggers and pedestrians. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Researchers in California and New Hampshire report the first detailed characterization of the protein composition of the hard, fang-like jaws of a common marine worm. Their work could lead to the design of a new class of super-strong, lightweight materials for use as construction and repair materials for spacecraft, airplanes, and other applications. picked by bjk1903 2 months ago

There are many ways to make money on the internet. All methods however, come with a price-tag. For starters, you will probably need to purchase basic business software and relevant learning materials. Planning and developing your ideas will definitely require dedication and perseverance all along the way. picked by peterparker1333 1 year ago

Discarded computer parts could one day wind up fueling your car. That’s because researchers in Romania and Turkey have developed a simple, efficient method for recycling printed circuit boards into environmentally-friendly raw materials for use in fuel, plastic, and other useful consumer products. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Selling computers and videogames used to be much more difficult. Back when it was considered impressive to be able to display both blue and light blue, actual screenshots tended to congregate at the intersection of boring and repulsive. That's why a generation was raised thinking that the main purpose of a home computer was to store recipes. These ads take a slightly more elaborate approach to sel... read full post picked by extc68 7 months ago

Scientists say they are a step closer to developing materials that could render people and objects invisible.
They will publish their work in two journals, Nature and Science, this week.

I want one! picked by Nicky666 3 weeks ago

Scary little creations of leather, copper and other industrial materials - described as Tim Burton meets Jules Verne. They are quite twisted yet charming at the same time. Website includes photos and detailed sketches and stories. picked by Mershaullk 12 months ago

Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered a new way that phosphorus is naturally removed from the oceans – it’s stored in diatoms. The discovery opens up a new realm of research into an element that’s used for reproduction, energy storage and structural materials in every organism. Its understanding is vital to the continued quest to understand the growth ... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Look out Home Depot, here comes Poop Depot - a sanitation specialist in India has developed durable building materials from processed human waste. picked by mitzuzake 9 months ago

According to the designers, India Tower will be the greenest skyscraper in the entire country, boasting rainwater harvesting, green materials, and a possible US LEED Gold rating. picked by maxriter 1 year ago

The radar system on the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter has uncovered new details about some of the most mysterious deposits on Mars: the Medusae Fossae Formation. It has provided the first direct measurement of the depth and electrical properties of these materials, providing new clues about their origin. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Andrew Cuomo is making big strides in the quest to rid the internet of child pornography, coming down especially hard on internet service providers who allow those materials to be accessed via their networks. Tells all ISP's to ban alt.* newsgroups. picked by johnrhodes 1 month ago