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Evacuate Earth – Documentary

MistaPrimeMinista — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:20:21 +0000

Evacuate Earth is a National Geographic Channel documentary that tells the what-if story of the evacuation of the planet Earth which is due to be destroyed by a rogue Neutron Star. The documentary goes into the technical and social complications of building an Ark to save humanity and other Earth life and moving them to a planet in another star system.

NASA’s Next Generation Space Suit

MistaPrimeMinista — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:17:39 +0000

In this film Vice meets the two guys who are creating the next generation of space suits from scratch, something that has traditionally taken teams of people to achieve. A company called Final Frontier Design has made it’s mission to create the best space suit that NASA needs.

Pistol Mounted on a Quadcopter

MistaPrimeMinista — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:14:05 +0000

As if we haven’t seen enough Quadcopters this month. Here is another one with a pistol mounted on it’s belly.

Ford Tests Their Vehicles Without Drivers

MistaPrimeMinista — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:08:24 +0000

As much fun as test driving pre-production cars may seem, cruising around a course meant to see how hard a car can take a beating usually means a few hits to the human inside, as well. Not to mention the fact that human drivers are notoriously high maintenance—always wanting things like “food” and “sleep” and “legal compensation.” So in order to overcome both these obstacles, Ford is taking advantage of self-driving technology to put its cars through the ultimate durability tests.

How Talking To Your Computer Can Improve Your Social Skills

MistaPrimeMinista — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:58 +0000

Social phobias affect about 15 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, and surveys show that public speaking is high on the list of such phobias. For some people, these fears of social situations can be especially acute: For example, individuals with Asperger’s syndrome often have difficulty making eye contact and reacting appropriately to social cues. But with appropriate training, such difficulties can often be overcome.

Now, new software developed at MIT can be used to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situations such as a job interview or a first date. The software, called MACH (short for My Automated Conversation coacH), uses a computer-generated onscreen face, along with facial, speech, and behavior analysis and synthesis software, to simulate face-to-face conversations. It then provides users with feedback on their interactions.

How 3D Animation Works, From Start to Finish

MistaPrimeMinista — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:15 +0000

Steve Carell Explains 3D Animation behind Despicable Me 2!

Discover All The Cameras That The Mars Curiosity Rover Has

MistaPrimeMinista — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:25:30 +0000

Curiosity is at Point Lake on Mars and will snap pictures to send home. Find out more about the rover’s 17 cameras, including why some shoot in color and others others take black-and-white images.

What Would Happen if Superman Punched You?

MistaPrimeMinista — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:11:48 +0000

I just saw “Man of Steel” which was very entertaining. I was somewhat disapointed to find out that Superman does kill someone in the movie by will even if it is a villain a superhero is not supposed to kill. But overall the movie was amazing. So what would happen if Superman really punched you in the face? Well, you wouldn’t really see it…

Dry Ice Glides on Mars Surface and It is Not Black Magic

MistaPrimeMinista — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:41:45 +0000

What kind of sorcery is this !!???!! Dry ice happens to move on Mars in a rather unusual or unexpected way. Is frozen carbon dioxide a key to features in some Martian gullies? To find out, scientists grabbed a bag of dry ice and took a road trip.

Is It Better to Hit the Snooze Button?

MistaPrimeMinista — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:36:19 +0000

The snooze button – one of life’s luxuries. But is it really helping you out, or making you more tired?

Google Wants to Bring the Internet to the Entire World

MistaPrimeMinista — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:32:28 +0000

Google believes it’s possible to create a ring of balloons that fly around the globe on the stratospheric winds and provide Internet access to the earth below. That would mean that the current 2.2 billion people online will be joined be the other 4.8 billion who have never had internet access. It’s a huge project and it will change the world.

The Kill Decision Shouldn’t Belong to a Robot

MistaPrimeMinista — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:20:08 +0000

If you haven’t read any of Danny’s books, this might just ruin your day. Welcome to the world of anonymous warfare and autonomous robotic weapons — with you and me on the receiving end of it. “As a novelist, Daniel Suarez spins dystopian tales of the future. But on the TEDGlobal stage, he talks us through a real-life scenario we all need to know more about: the rise of autonomous robotic weapons of war. Advanced drones, automated weapons and AI-powered intelligence-gathering tools, he suggests, could take the decision to make war out of the hands of humans.”

New Wind Turbine Produces 6 Time More Energy

MistaPrimeMinista — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:26:06 +0000

A wind power company, SheerWind, from Minnesota USA has announced its new Invelox wind power generation technology. The company says its turbine could generate six times more energy than the amount produced by traditional turbines mounted on towers.
Invelox does not rely on high wind speeds. It captures wind at any speed, even as low as 2 miles per hour. The wind captured is then funneled through a duct where it picks up speed. The resulting kinetic energy will drive the generator on the ground level and produces electricity.

Invelox is said to be able to generate higher power with reduced generation costs. It also requires less land as the towers used are shorter and smaller, with no moving parts.

Watch an Alfa Romeo 4C Being Built

MistaPrimeMinista — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:51 +0000

In case you wonder how Alfa Romeos are build, wonder no more.

The Scientific Secret of Strength and Muscle Growth

MistaPrimeMinista — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:46 +0000

What if I told you that superhuman strength may be possible in the near future?

Air Hockey Robot Will Frustrate You

MistaPrimeMinista — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:26 +0000

Some robots are useful, helpful, educational, interesting but this one is really frustrating! It seems it has no other purpose but to make you pull your hair, he is not beatable at air hockey!

Watch Samsung Abuse and Torture Their Phones

MistaPrimeMinista — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:21 +0000

This video is somewhat satisfying to watch, I take a certain pleasure in watching these phones being abused. Samsung is testing their Galaxy S4…

Device Allows Dad to Feel Baby’s Kicks Too

MistaPrimeMinista — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:30 +0000

After the hilarious device which simulates men giving birth, Huggies has come up with their own version which simulates baby’s movements and kicks.

Do You Know What Lagrange Points Are?

MistaPrimeMinista — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:18 +0000

Discussing Lagrangian (Lagrange) points, orbits and gravity.

The Helicopter Bicycle

MistaPrimeMinista — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:50:59 +0000

Developed by three Czech companies working in unison. The 209-pound rig with its four battery-powered propeller pods isn’t quite capable of carrying around a real human being yet, so instead a dummy got the inaugural ride.