i read some interesting article about nuclear rocket engines, I was wondering?
Question by Aquariumnerd Guy: i read some interesting article about nuclear rocket engines, I was wondering? they say the technology is being held back because of the high mass of the reactor, and that the power per unit mass of the reactor could be increased if we had materials that could tolerate a higher temperature, […]
Would you take part in an organized campaign to end new dirty power plants?
Question by Stan S: Would you take part in an organized campaign to end new dirty power plants? Coal, oil, nuclear, building these things when we have the alternatives is just crazy, especially considering how damaged our climate is already with the level of CO2 emissions, oil spills, mining pollution, contaminated water and soil, and […]
The Wind Turbines at Sunset
Some cool WIND TURBINES images: The Wind Turbines at Sunset Image by sachman75
Wind and Walls – The Tallest Man on Earth
Off his newest album There’s No Leaving Now When the solar panel gets direct sunlight, the blades of the helicopter rotate. the helicopter is inclined in such a way that the wind from its blades makes it move forward. As a result the whole lever starts to rotate. To see more go to satyapan.weebly.com Video […]
Where can i find Titanium or Plutonium other then a science lab?
by Sumit Question by blizzard boy: Where can i find Titanium or Plutonium other then a science lab? i want some titanium or plutonium where can i possibly find some i live in Saudi Arabia and i need one of them for a school science project… Best answer: Answer by JeremyTitanium In its pure form […]
Can you use geothermal energy in your home?
Question by Becca: Can you use geothermal energy in your home? I’m doing a major project in science and I need to know if geothermal energy can be used in the home. It’s going in as a test grade, and if it can be used in the home what advantages/disadvantages can it have on a […]
What is the plasma used in ion thrusters?
Question by Apaele Jhuse: What is the plasma used in ion thrusters? Just a random question… Best answer: Answer by Big DaddyYou’re asking about the fuel? For traditional electrostatic thrusters, xenon has been the “fuel” of choice. VASIMR can reportedly make use of different elements, but will be using hydrogen when tested on the ISS. […]
Home Made Electric Car
alltimetv.net David Murray may drive the quietest car in North Texas, powered only by a small electric motor, and not creating any emissions. “The most common question I get is, ‘Is this an electric car?’ and then they’re like, “Is it a hybrid?’ Nope, it’s a real electric (car),” Murray said. When his car is […]
Photovoltaic solar panel installation (in HD)
During the week of June 21, 2010, I had a photovoltaic solar system installed at my home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The installation took place over two days, with the panels installed the first day and the electrical connections completed the second day. The system consists of 18 235-Watt panels, and each […]
Q&A: How is nuclear power created and why is it so dangerous?
by Stargazer95050 Question by xenomorphine: How is nuclear power created and why is it so dangerous? How do nuclear power plants actually create energy? And why is the radiation they make so dangerous that it causes DNA damage, deformities, cancer etc? Best answer: Answer by U235_PORTSNuclear power plants create electricity the same way coal plants […]
Why do people let themselves get fat?
by Gene1138 Question by D.Russell: Why do people let themselves get fat? I won’t accept “my thyroid” or “my diabetes” excuses. Diabetes can be controlled by a diet and your thyroid should be fine unless you live inside of a fission reactor. Best answer: Answer by deviopi dont… i was raised that way.. i didnt […]
How do we save the U.S. from oil and polution and conserve energy?
by Toyota UK Question by dc12volthippy: How do we save the U.S. from oil and polution and conserve energy? I have a few ideas: Drive biodiesel cars Drive electric cars(also advance battery tech) Drive biodiesel-electric hybrid cars(I just thought of that) Drive hydrogen cars Use solar panel technology on a HUGE scale(like a ton of […]
Algae to Biofuel
Video Rating: 4 / 5 What are biofuels and where do they come from? This video presents algae biodiesel as a possible future source of renewable carbon neutral energy. (Background info for the first two minutes) If you like, please hit the happy thumb! by Angus R. Chen Special thanks to the Oberlin College Biology […]
Russian bombers circle Japan & TEPCO trying to restart its nuclear reactors 9-9-2011
Any ideas as to what’s going on with Russian bombers? (see link below under “Society and Others”) – www3.nhk.or.jp and Good for the governor of Niigata prefecture for not jumping in bed with TEPCO! For more information on nuclear plants worldwide, please see below: Arnie and Maggie Gundersen/Fairewinds Associates (Mr. Gundersen, a nuclear engineer and […]
Can Bill Gates show the world how to get cheap energy?
Question by Tom S: Can Bill Gates show the world how to get cheap energy? He can’t even produce an affordable, reliable, and secure (protected against viruses, spam ware etc) version or Windows. We’re still paying a fortune for Windows with it’s service packs. How can he show the world how to get cheap energy. […]
What are the products of Hydrogen combustion?
Question by Kenny: What are the products of Hydrogen combustion? I know that through electrolysis Water can be separated into Hydrogen and Oxygen, and I am pretty sure that when Hydrogen combusts (like in a Hydrogen powered car) you get Water and Oxygen, but do you get the same amount of Water back as what […]
How are fossil fuels coupled to electrical power?
by NAVFAC Question by PhillyGirl82: How are fossil fuels coupled to electrical power? How are fossil fuels coupled to electrical power, and what are the major environmental impacts of these processes? What are the problems of future increases in large centralized electrical-generation power plants? Best answer: Answer by Prophet 1102Nice homework assignment. Time to get […]
Episode 53: Theres Argon, Xenon3120, Krypton, Neon, and Radon! (Roulette 5th Gen)
Featuring Xenon3120 (Herrp) CHEMISTRY FTW? I THINK SO! PERIODIC TABLE WIN! Roulette battles are fun, but as you can tell by my past roulettes, I’ve lost pretty much all of them XD Anyways, a less competitive battle on my side, made many many errors throughout the battle, as I wasn’t in my battling mentality. But […]
What is the best Solar powered GPS that has google maps or solar powered watch with a compass?
Question by Wonka: What is the best Solar powered GPS that has google maps or solar powered watch with a compass? I looked up several G-shock watches but decided that i could also enjoy having a solar powered GPS if there is one. Also, can you buy a solar power for a regular GPS? Best […]
MHD Propulsion (2 of 2)
These boatlets are propelled by magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). We used ten 0.34T neodymium magnets, two 9 V batteries, salt water at 10% salinity, two folded Aluminium foil electrodes and a 15 x 18 mm plastic channel. These vessels were built by two physics undergraduates for their First Year Project at Imperial College London in 2009. Video […]