Archive for category Offbeat

Now THAT’S solar power! Woman claims neighbour’s energy-efficient windows melted plastic on her …

Posted by admin in Offbeat on January 27, 2012

Heather Patron, of Studio City, California, bought a Toyota Prius and noticed within days that the plastic on her windows was melting. When Toyota told her nothing was wrong with the car, she soon discovered that it was her neighbour’s energy-efficient…

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Wind Power Facts

Posted by admin in Offbeat on December 1, 2011

Wind power facts | Find out everything you want to know about wind energy. How it’s made, how it’s used and how to make it yourself at home.how-to-build-a-wind-turbine.info

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Solar-powered blimp hopes to bring medical supplies to Africa

Posted by admin in Offbeat on November 1, 2011

The company has three prototypes under development, all of which will carry a different amount of cargo.www.mnn.com

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16 ’super-Earths’ found outside solar system

Posted by admin in Offbeat on September 14, 2011

It’s not like aliens put up a welcome banner or anything, but scientists now have newly identified at least one planet that could potentially sustain life.lightyears.blogs.cnn.com

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some amazing and eye catching wallpaper of Ramdan

Posted by admin in Offbeat on July 26, 2011

Ramazan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 to 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating and drinking and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, humility, and spirituali…

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Shark Attacks Liquid Robotics’ Wave-Powered Robot

Posted by admin in Offbeat on June 22, 2011

It’s a case of mistaken identity… at least, we think. Start-up Liquid Robotics was making the news earlier this month for the millions they raised in Series D fundraising for their solar- and wave-powered robots built for ocean monitoring. But this t…

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The solar-powered bikini makes waves

Posted by admin in Offbeat on June 11, 2011

Though the skimpiness of a bikini prevents it from having enough surface area to power a chiller, the men’s board shorts will get that part covered.www.smartplanet.com

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10 Deadly Solar Powered Weapons

Posted by admin in Offbeat on June 9, 2011

Despite its reputation for environmental concern and low cost living , solar power can be lethal when used for warfare and weaponry.itthing.com

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New stretchable solar cells will power artificial electronic ’super skin’

Posted by admin in Offbeat on February 24, 2011

“Super skin” is what one researcher wants to create. She’s already developed a flexible sensor that is so sensitive to pressure it can feel a fly touch down. Now she’s working to add the ability to detect chemicals and sense various kinds of biological…

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A Human Wind Powered Knitting Machine

Posted by admin in Offbeat on December 2, 2010

Untitled Sock Project knits with air.www.thecreatorsproject.com

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