The history of magnets is a long and varied tale that dates back thousands of years. In this article, we'll explore the history of magnets, including various legends and even some mythology surrounding man's discovery and initial uses of magnetism and its many powers.
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The History and Legend of Magnets
Posted on January 13, 2009 by Ellen BellWhat's Inside Darpa's $21 Million 'Liquid' Laser?
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Shane EThings are really beginning to heat up in the field of laser weapons. The giant Airborne Laser is finally gearing up for real-life, missile-zapping tests. New solid-state lasers like Raytheon's Phalanx can already shoot down mortar rounds.
New laser discovery shines unexpected light on laser research
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Shane EA research team led by Princeton University has discovered a new type of double-beam laser that is not explained by existing theories. The findings were most unexpected and have now proven the second laser beam is actually more powerful and more efficient than the primary.
Police Will Soon Be Using Lasers Instead of Tasers
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Shane EThe research arm of the US Department of Justice is working on two portable non-lethal weapons that inflict pain from a distance using beams of laser light or microwaves, with the intention of putting them into the hands of police to subdue suspects.
Magnet Technology
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Ellen BellMagnets are one of the most widely used and yet infrequently thought about objects in our world today. We'll explore some of the amazing uses of magnets and the way that magnet technology keeps the world moving.
UC Davis will use lasers, sounds to scare birds
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Shane EA program to discourage egrets and herons from nesting in the UC Davis campus's Shields Oak Grove will continue next year with a bit more flash.
Laser Guided Snow Plows
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Shane ELaser-beam technology helps steer snowplows away from obstacles, saving local governments millions.
Airborne Laser lets rip on first target
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Shane EIMAGINE swarms of aircraft patrolling the skies, zapping missiles, aircraft or even satellites in low Earth orbit with invisible, ultrapowerful laser beams.
What You Must Know About The Latest Ringtones
Posted on December 29, 2008 by Tim ColbieWhat is your style and taste? How would you like to be alerted when you receive an incoming call? Do you prefer the outmoded monophonic tone which is based on the Ring Tone Text Transfer Language (RTTTL) format? True, there's not trouble if that is your choice.
Warfare : Fighting with Lasers
Posted on December 24, 2008 by Shane ELike so much else in science fiction, the ray gun was invented by H.G. Wells. In the tentacles of Wells's Martians it was a weapon as unanswerable by earthlings as the Maxim gun in the hands of British troops was unanswerable by Africans.
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How to use Astrology to Improve Relationships
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelAstrology is the study of the stars and their influence on our daily lives. The study of astrology can allow you to understand how these influences affect your life and the people around you. This can help you to better plan and deal with all of your relationships.
Common Misconceptions about Astrology
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Choose HVAC Certification : How Acquiring Heating and Air Conditioning Certification Can Be an Asset to Your Career
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Calling all SA Teachers to COME HOME!
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Let's Explore Mars
Posted on October 17, 2008 by Jeff SewardIn June and July of 2003, two nASA launched rare robot rovers obliged for Mars. The goal of NASA was to assemble informations about our neighbour globe, the red earth called Mars. Previous expeditions of the last near 30 years have given us so much informations about Mars, but they have been passing visits and not enough records had been collected. Nevertheless this mission would be different. The two
Industrial Magnets: Their Many Manufacturing Uses
Posted on May 26, 2009 by Ellen BellHow much do you know about industrial magnets? Did you know that many of the goods we use on a daily basis are produced in manufacturing facilities that utilize some type of industrial magnet? In this article, we'll explore some of the many uses of industrial magnets and the ways they are improving manufacturing processes every day.
How Green is Green Enough
Posted on August 19, 2009 by Dustin SchwermanFor the apartment, building, or business owner, going green is becoming an increasingly attractive option. In addition to the environmental benefits, there's a lot to be said for the savings on energy costs and other resources.
Hwobot, the Homework Robot?
Posted on November 6, 2009 by Jdizzle"Who hasn't dreamed of having a robot that can do your homework for you? Well, http://www.hwobot.com comes pretty close," claims the site. Keep reading to find out about my experiences using this up and coming Q&A site.
Is Math Worth the Sacrifice
Posted on August 12, 2007 by Rob DuvalIn this article I present a couple of powerful reasons why the study of mathematics is completely essential for our kids.
On the Nature of the Nazca Lines
Posted on October 3, 2007 by Robert ThomsonEvidence from the Tiwanaku civilization in Bolivia reinforces ancient astronaut theory for the Nazca Lines in Peru.
