Lead in cracked paint, candle wicks, lipstick, kids’ toys, and vinyl lunchboxes have placed the pernicious heavy metal at the forefront of public consciousness of … Lead, lead everywhereRead more
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Posted inGlobal Warming / Permafrost
Permafrost danger
A new study in the journal Bioscience finds permafrost holds twice as much greenhouse gas as previously thought, and that “release of even a fraction … Permafrost dangerRead more
Posted inNuclear Deal
US joins rush to supply nuclear equipment to India
The United States will enter the fray against France and Russia this week in the scramble to supply nuclear power equipment worth an estimated $150 … US joins rush to supply nuclear equipment to IndiaRead more
Posted inComputer
Less-Toxic Halogen-Free Xeon CPUs from Intel
Intel has announced that is has started shipping four halogen-free Xeon processors (series 5200 and 5400). The chips are functionally the same as the previous … Less-Toxic Halogen-Free Xeon CPUs from IntelRead more
Posted inTransportation / USA Empire
Reward for Driving Less
California State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner is proposing legislation that would allow insurance companies to lower rates for drivers that cut back on drive time, … Reward for Driving LessRead more
Posted inGlobal Warming
Melting Greenland
To raise awareness of global warming, one of the two main newspapers in Greenland, Sermitslaq, has set up an ‘ice cam’ located on one of … Melting GreenlandRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle
New Powertrain 1.5 for Tesla Roadster
It gives Roadster An improved inverter (PEM) to deliver higher motor current An improved motor to handle higher current and torque A new single-speed gearbox … New Powertrain 1.5 for Tesla RoadsterRead more
Posted inEnergy
Internet for energy
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today that North Carolina State University will lead a national research center that aims to revolutionize the nation’s power … Internet for energyRead more
Posted inGlobal Warming / Health
Global Warming and Kidney Stones
A new study warns that as many as 2.3 million more people may develop these mineral deposits in their kidneys by the year 2050 as … Global Warming and Kidney StonesRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Transportation
Single-speed gearbox for Tesla Roadsters
Tesla Motors Inc. has selected BorgWarner Inc. for the production of a single-speed gearbox for the Tesla Roadster and is initiating a ramped-up production rate. … Single-speed gearbox for Tesla RoadstersRead more