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In Photos: Philips' green alternative to 60-watt incandescent bulbs
22. Apr 2012, 13:00
Given the attention that Dutch electronics giant Philips has earned for their Earth Day launch of a green alternative to the 60-watt incandescent bulb - with a limited use lifespan of nearly two decades - The Tech Herald has obtained some photos taken during testing for those who are curious. ... more
Philips planning several green alternatives to costly incandescent bulbs
22. Apr 2012, 13:00
Over the weekend Dutch electronics giant Philips earned a massive amount of attention for their Earth Day launch of a green alternative to the 60-watt incandescent bulb. The blub itself comes with a limited use lifespan of nearly two decades, and will retail for about $50, but could go as low as $25 in some areas. At the same time, there is far more to Philips’ green LED roadmap than a simple bulb. ... more
Gas prices fall for the first time this year Lundberg survey says
22. Apr 2012, 12:30
For the first time since December 2011, prices at pumps across the nation have fallen nearly five cents. These findings come from the Lundberg Survey, which used data collected during a two-week period ending April 20 from 2,500 gas stations. ... more
Quake in Indonesia triggers tsunami warnings
11. Apr 2012, 10:11
An 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the west coast of northern Sumatra has led to a Tsunami warning across the entire Indian Ocean region. ... more
Rising fuel prices to impact travel plans
28. Mar 2012, 07:30
The rising cost of fuel is likely going to force some families to change their summer travel plans, and they’ve certainly had an impact for travel during spring break. According to Mark Brown, the executive vice president for AAA, consumers are saving money on fuel by traveling closer to home. ... more
Teen makes scientific calculator in Minecraft (Video)
26. Mar 2012, 07:00
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Minecraft is rather popular with the creative set, but it can take some time and effort in order to craft something that is both truly unique and impressive. With that said, here’s a video demonstrating what such an accomplishment looks like. ... more
VIDEO: New Challenger footage surfaces after 30 years
12. Mar 2012, 10:15
NASA officials say they will examine a video of the Challenger explosion that has recently resurfaced after being nearly 30 years ago. The amateur footage, potentially clearest of its kind to surface since the horrific disaster, could offer additional details that were previously unknown. ... more
Researchers from Purdue and UNSW take a step towards quantum computing
20. Feb 2012, 19:10
In what is being called a remarkable feat in micro-engineering, researchers from Purdue University and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have created a working transistor that consists of a single atom on silicon crystal. ... more
Space Shuttles heading to major U.S. museums
25. Jan 2012, 07:36
Case in point, the famed Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is currently preparing to beef up its tourist appeal by adding the space shuttle Discovery to its vast display of iconic vehicles. ... more
Giant solar flare threatens global communications
24. Jan 2012, 07:01
Global communications could experience suffer severe disruptions this week after an enormous solar flare eruption on the surface of the sun sent a huge plume of radiation racing towards Earth. ... more
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