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(img by the internet) Here’s a novel take on conservationism: make it anthropocentric. …we must accept the irreversibility of the Anthropocene. Our impact on the environment can be traced back even...
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No fault line to see here, move along people. (img by China Absolute Tours—The Friendliest And Trustworthy China Travel Agency) China does not have the luxury of energy inefficiency going forward....
View ArticleGas prices could hit $2.50 a gallon by November, analyst predicts
Single-digit gas prices to two decimals. (img by Steve Snodgrass) tl;dr the Saudis are probably America’s bitch. @BBJ: Gas prices have been dropping steadily in Massachusetts since April, and...
View Article5 survival uses for high-proof alcohol
Beer provides a cooking container. Plus, melting the can is always fun. (img PeskyBeaver) 1. Stove fuel: Maybe you have an alcohol-burning camp stove, or your made one like the beer can stove in our...
View Article60,000 RPM? Yes please.
Understanding the broad stokes of current electric hybrid Kinetic Energy Regeneration Systems (KERS) is pretty straight forward. They are electrical motors that augment gas engines. Electrical motors...
View ArticleRide This Robot
Four years into development, Micromagic Systems is officially unveiling the Mantis — a giant all-terrain “hexapod” robot. It’s powered by a 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine, it can be piloted remotely,...
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