Packing ‘peanuts’ could be used to manufacture rechargeable batteries. Both polystyrene and starch-based versions could be used for separate components. The idea came from Purdue University’s school of Chemical Engineering where staff recently moved to a new lab and used a lot of packing peanuts to transport and receive delicate equipment. While both versions of […]
You ever wonder how a shotgun works on the inside? You have probably seen and manhandled thousands of them in video games, but rarely do any of us ever get glimpses inside what a shotgun looks like. It’s not quite as complex as I thought it would. There are modern watches that are handmade and […]
When it comes to gaming, you don’t have to be a hacker to know how to hack some video games. You just need to know these ten tips. [Image via Phys.org, vid via Gameranx]
Researchers at Michigan State University say they’ve produced a transparent solar concentrator that can be attached to windows to harness power without losing light or visibility. The idea of using windows to capture solar energy isn’t new. Rather than the surface of the window being a solar panel, existing technologies use a plastic overlay to […]
ZW Design and Front BH teamed up together to create this impressive display showcasing a Goku action figure surrounded by an hologram, giving the impression that the character is truly about to unleash fury upon an imaginary foe. [ZW Design]
This new 3D printing technology was invented by the folks over at Carbon 3D, who inspired themselves from Terminator 2 to create the technology. Traditional 3D printing requires a number of mechanical steps, repeated over and over again in a layer-by-layer approach. CLIP is a chemical process that carefully balances light and oxygen to eliminate […]
The 80’s were kind of hilarious. From the bright, flashy colors of the clothing to the oddly soothing tones of the new wave music, it is not an easy decade to forget. What a lot of people fail to remember about the 80’s is that they laid down a great foundation of geekery in many […]
You can’t even argue with that. We think we love all this tech, but the truth is, it sort of keeps us as its servants. Funny to think what would evolve if we chose to step away from it all for awhile and just live life again. [Source: AmazingSuperPowers]
The battle for the smartphone market seems pretty cut throat. On one side, you have the iPhoners, and on the other side you seem to have the Androiders. But there have been a bevvy of competitors that have taken the smartphone game to new levels. One of those competitors is Samsung, whose popularity has spiked […]
Would you pay $300 for the ability to make a pancake in any shape you like? Well, thanks to a successfully funded Kickstarter project, you’ll get your chance to do so. You may remember last year we wrote about a 3D printer that can process food into virtually any shape and design you like. Understandably […]