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Japanese Binocular Soccer is funny and educational

Lifestyle: Japanese Binocular Soccer is funny and educational Ever hear of "Binocular Soccer"?  If you watch a lot of Japanese television then you may be familiar with the term.  The ideal is that two soccer teams strap on special goggles that make it difficult to play the game, and therefore in the attempt hilarity ensues. ... [More]

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Star Trek LCARS design for the home

Lifestyle: Star Trek LCARS design for the home The television show Star Trek:Next Generation gave us an imaginary glimpse of the future with a re-design of the toggle switches and twist knobs from the original series (which I still consider to be the real Trek, but I digress).  The new styling came about just as computers ... [More]

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Dual Mode Skycar to tackle 3700 mile expedition trip to Timbuktu

Cars Bikes and Boats: Dual Mode Skycar to tackle 3700 mile expedition trip to Timbuktu Around January 2009, the Skycar Expedition Team plan to take the Skycar on a journey  from London to legendary Timbuktu, a trip of about 3,700 miles.  While that is an ambitious project for any concept vehicle on its shakedown cruise,  the very nature of the vehicle itself promises that it will be a very unique trip. ... [More]

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University of Maryland proves that relaxing music is good for the heart

Lifestyle: University of Maryland proves that relaxing music is good for the heart We have suspected for some time that listening to music might be good for your cardiovascular system.  Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have shown for the first time that emotions evoked while listening to joyful music do indeed have a healthy effect on blood vessel function. ... [More]

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Tequila is not just golden - it is also diamonds, literally

SciTech and Robotics: Tequila is not just golden - it is also diamonds, literally Jose Cuervo Tequila isn't just gold - it is also Diamond. At least that is what researchers in Mexico are proving.  Javier Morales, Luis Apátiga and Victor Castaño at the National Autonomous University of Mexico have been conducting experiments that would do any alchemist proud - they are turning organic solutions such as acetone and ethanol into diamonds. ... [More]

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No eyes required - follow soccer games with cell phone vibrations

Lifestyle: No eyes required - follow soccer games with cell phone vibrations Buzz... Buzz..  BUZZZZZZZZ... An attack of killer bees, or do you have a soccer game in your pocket?  If a team of researchers from Umeå University in Umeå, Sweden, along with Ericsson Research, have their way then it could definitely be a game in your pocket. ... [More]

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Electrically focusing liquid lens technology makes web cams better and cheaper

Gadgets and Gear: Electrically focusing liquid lens technology makes web cams better and cheaper  The ideal of a liquid lens to replace glass lenses is not new, and have been used in a static mode (non-focusing) for some time.  Even in some projection televisions you will often find a liquid lens, and some reflector telescopes use a mercury based liquid lens. ... [More]

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Halloween Optical Illusions

Lifestyle: Halloween Optical Illusions At Nerd Beach we like Halloween, the fall, and everything else about this time of year.   There is something in the air that feels like a relaxing evening after a good day, and the colors of the foliage gives the view something dynamic to visually feast upon. ... [More]

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Netflix and Samsung Blu-Ray make beautiful streaming together

Gadgets and Gear: Netflix and Samsung Blu-Ray make beautiful streaming together Netflix is living up to its name as it is continuing to take its streaming services to the masses.  Recently Netflix announced a stand alone Roku player to take it conveniently from the computer environment into the living room.  Then they have worked out a streaming arrangement with the XBox Live platform. ... [More]

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Cy-Fi wireless bike boom box

Gadgets and Gear: Cy-Fi wireless bike boom box Having tunes playing while riding a bike is nothing new, but the mechanics of getting tunes and biking together often meant single handed riding or cables to contend with.  The Cy-Fi wireless speaker ($199) aims to make this much easier, and more modern than a hoisted boom box, by providing a wireless speaker system that mounts on your bike of choice. ... [More]

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Lego Minifigure Anatomical Chart

Lifestyle: Lego Minifigure Anatomical Chart Ever wonder what would be inside of a living Lego mini figure?  The artwork by Jason Freeny takes a whimsical look at the possibilities with his dissected views of a Lego dude.  Who knew that the plastic facade hid fingers and toes - must be some kind of evolutionistic ... [More]

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Venturi Volage is an impressive all electric sportscar

Cars Bikes and Boats: Venturi Volage is an impressive all electric sportscar The 2008 Paris Motor Show was no doubt a blast to take in, but one of the headliners was the Venturi Volage vehicle.  The Volage is a completely electric car that boasts some serious power, so to say.  The vehicle sports 295 horsepower along with 171 Pound-feet of torque. ... [More]