Daily Archives: May 11, 2012

Quantum Object Teleported 100 kms

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Deskarati

Though quantum teleportation has existed for well over 10 years, it has never actually happened at a distance that would be of any use to people in the real world. But for the first time, Chinese researchers were able to … Continue reading →

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Why do bees die when they sting you?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Deskarati

Most bees and wasps have a smooth stinger that doesn’t get caught when they sting and can be repeated multiple times. The worker honeybee however has evolved a barbed stinger that is fine for stinging other bees and insects but … Continue reading →

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Neodymium

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Deskarati
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Could this photograph change the future?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Deskarati

A few weeks after Google announced the completion of their paradigm-warping technology Google Glass, this picture appeared in the G+ account of Google VP Sebastian Thrun. It was taken while he was playing with his son and wearing his Glass … Continue reading →

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Green fuel is possible with artificial ecosystems

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Deskarati

For algae to power our cars and planes, production needs to be low carbon and cost effective, which means working with natural processes, not against them, say scientists. Algae could become an important source of sustainable biofuel, as production doesn’t compete … Continue reading →

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