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Big Bang Experiment(CERN's experiment)

2008-09-09T07:33:00.000-07:00

Lyn Evans of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) said weekend trials in the vast underground LHC machine in which the particle-smashing experiment will take place over the coming months and years "went without a hitch".
"We look forward to a resounding success when we make our first attempt to send a beam all the way round the LHC," said Evans, who heads the multinational team of scientists that shaped the project and the machine, the Large Hadron Collider.
The final tests involved pumping a single bunch of energy particles from the project's accelerator into the 27-km (17-mile) beam pipe of the collider and steering them counter- clockwise around it for about 3 kms (2 miles).
Earlier in the month a clockwise trial in the LHC—which runs deep under French and Swiss territory between the Jura mountains and Lake Geneva—had been equally successful, CERN said.

The LHC team now plans to send a full particle beam all the way around the collider pipe in one direction on September 10 as a prelude to sending beams in both directions and smashing them together later in the year.
That collision, in which both particle clusters will be traveling at the speed of light, will be monitored on computers at CERN and laboratories around the world by scientists looking for, among other things, a particle that made life possible.
The elusive particle, which has been dubbed the "Higgs boson" after Scottish physicist Peter Higgs who first postulated nearly 50 years ago that it must exist, is thought to be the mysterious factor that holds matter together.
Recreating a "Big Bang," which most scientists believe is the only explanation of an expanding universe, ought to show how stars and planets came together out of the primeval chaos that followed, the CERN team thinks...

The new way to attain fuel efficiency-Blade

2008-09-08T07:14:00.001-07:00

Dubbed the ‘Blade’ for some inexplicable reasons, this unique product gets affixed to the tail-pipe of a vehicle and starts curtailing the emissions almost instantaneously. Not just the emissions, it even makes your vehicle fuel efficient at the same time. The savings on fuel are noteworthy for it ends up saving 16 to 34% right from the moment it is tagged on. The set up costs you $200 which may sound a bit hefty, but considering the amount of gas it saves you over a longer period of time...

Dream-Wing-Riding the green wave on a pedal-powered modern chariot-eco bike

2008-09-08T07:11:00.000-07:00

The concept bike uses pedal power in a very unique way with a set of wheels and axles which translate the movement of trampling on the pedals into circular rotation of the wheels. When you ride the Dream-Wing you would get the feel of riding the chariots in ancient coliseums, as you are constantly both exerting force and trying to keep your balance. The only missing component is the horse! With Dream-Wind, it would be easy to promote green commuting among kids and teens...

Castagna's new electric engine powered Fiat 500 Tender Two

2008-09-08T07:10:00.000-07:00

Ghia-built Fiat 500 Jolly was an absolute dream and a vehicle that epitomized its time with cool, laid-back technology. The brand new Fiat 500 Tender Two by Castagna is an attempt to recreate that beach-party atmosphere in a vehicle that is meant for today’s roads. The new Tender Two comes with a host of delightful features for the auto maniacs with the more compact look, the classy wooden side sills, striped canvas rooftop...

Stunning solar airship for the future skies

2008-09-08T07:08:00.000-07:00

The Stirling Solar-Electric Airship design is one such concept for the future. The ergonomically sensuous high-altitude airship, designed by Laurens Rademakers, uses the principle of a Stirling Engine to stay afloat for long periods of time. The Stirling engine works on the principle of the heat difference between the layers of the ship. The greater the heat difference, the greater the energy produced.

Golden Mean-Recycling with art and math

2008-09-04T08:30:00.000-07:00

If you love whet lies under the hood then you might just squeeze in a V8 engine and then roar around the streets. But making giant snail out of 1966 Volkswagen- That is not something you would do unless you are blacksmith John Sarriugarte...

Peugeot Stylight-green moving car

2008-09-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

Peugeot Stylight.Designed by Ognyan Bozhilov from Bulgaria, this hybrid 3-seater offers a comfortable drive. Just like Batman’s famous Batmobile, this car with its awesomely engineered hood offers a retro-modern sleek look. The onboard gadgets include a big windshield for a clear view, side-view windows and receptive LED lights that appear brighter each time the driver presses the brakes. Also, there are two spinning 10-spoke rims mounted under a glowing Peugeot logo for the front tires, which enhances the appeal of the car. All this is topped with an eco-friendly 1.6 liter HDI engine that combines electricity and biofuel...

LED Lightbulbs-stylish green lights of the future

2008-09-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

Hence there is no point of comparison between them and the traditional lightbulbs or energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL). Did you know that CFL, which is said to be superior, has traces of mercury inside making them extremely dangerous to dispose of in case they break? The whole thing makes us ponder whether there are safe and environmentally friendly lighting alternatives...

Peugeot OXO-futuristic appeal

2008-09-04T08:20:00.000-07:00

Automobile with a twist-Peugeot OXO. Unlike conventional cars, this one doesn’t require the driver to have any driving skills. Why is that? Because that’s the USP of this car! The makers claim that driving this car is extremely simple and uncomplicated, thanks to the easily understandable instructions about the car. This stylish four wheeler, apart from being slender, also runs on electricity, making this a space saver and also very environmentally friendly...

Skateboard staircase-style and function

2008-09-04T08:16:00.000-07:00

In the past we featured an interesting design made out of skateboards, however this one is the newest edition to that list. The reused skateboard stairs concept was developed by a guy named Ted for his skateboard school. Each board is designed in a manner that it beautifully merges fashion with utility. The curve on the edges along with the handrails provides more stability to the stairs, which makes this a marvelous look...

Taking the plastic out of packaging-Olympus

2008-09-03T04:58:00.000-07:00

Plastic is considered a serious environmental problem as it is one of the most widely used materials in every industry, and it comes in plenty of forms and shapes which are widespread and available easily. The hardest part of dealing with plastic is finding an alternative to the material, as it is both cheap and easy to use...

Dole out unlimited talk time

2008-09-03T04:56:00.000-07:00

For such times and more, we have to resort to hands-free Bluetooth devices that allow yakking without much hindrance. However, Iqua’s Vizor Sun is up on the horizon for all the eco-chatters who want to add an element of eco even while answering calls. Designed to fit on your car’s visor, it absorbs all the sun’s energy through the windshield as you drive. Helping to extend your talk time to over 20 hours, it is also generous with a standby time of 500 hours...

Bicycle Forest

2008-09-03T04:55:00.001-07:00

Bicycle Forest, an American group that promotes bicycles and other human-powered vehicles as a means of transportation, have just invested in a vehicle to promote their new BikeCAD software. It’s a Hummer! Now, before you raise a cynical eyebrow, hear me out—the Rhoades Car is a zero-emission, peddle powered vehicle, making it a perfect choice for the group.

Cargo Carrier-Fuel efficient Scooter

2008-09-03T04:53:00.000-07:00

They are just plain old ordinary two-wheelers that have a medium-sized box attached behind or on the side so that it can assume the shape of a cargo carrier. While there are specific cargo carriers that give ample space for the cargo, they are designed to just commute in a very limited radius like an airport or a mall. It seems that with the majority of scooters that we call as cargo carriers, we are enjoying a luxury of ample space...

Speaker system with standby mode-Creative Gigaworks T3

2008-09-03T04:50:00.000-07:00

These days that both makers of products and consumers have reached a conclusion on the issue of how lazy we can be and how we will not be willing to switch our gadgets off when we do not need them...

Toyota Fuel-Cell Powered

2008-09-03T04:48:00.000-07:00

Japan is taking notes from China, as Japan’s Ministry of Environment is switching to fuel-cell-powered Toyota vehicles, which are being contracted on a lease. Hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles are considered by all as the future, and the only hindrance to the green path is the fact that we need to produce hydrogen from water at a much cheaper rate...

Art Rainbow-solar powered,adds color to your life

2008-09-01T02:16:00.000-07:00

The Art Rainbow is meant for multihued get-togethers through the day or even by the night. Rendering shade and protection from the sun, it simultaneously gobbles up enough solar energy to light up to get rid of darkness after sunset...

World’s irst Solar-Powered Ship

2008-09-01T02:12:00.000-07:00

Most often every green investment is driven by commercial motive. (and it is stupid to expect it to be any different as it is an ‘investment’ at the end of the day) If the move benefits the planet to a substantial extent then it is always welcome. Nippon Yusen KK and Nippon Oil Corp claim that they are working on the world’s first solar powered ship and this one seems to be a propaganda stunt...

Human-Power-go green with every little step

2008-08-31T12:16:00.001-07:00

This human-powered green vehicle (And it is also painted green just to drive home the point) has been recovered from a giant pile of trash that was found at the city’s dump. The vehicle seems to be some kind of experimental human-powered transportation medium and might have been discarded by the designer as he either did not find it of any substantial use or maybe there were already quite a few akin to this one...

First Fuel-Cell Powered passenger boat makes grand debut in Germany

2008-08-31T06:56:00.000-07:00

Hydrogen producing fuel cells are the ultimate solution to the existing power crisis. If we can indeed produce hydrogen by splitting water in a safe and commercially viable process then all out energy needs might be fulfilled with ease and with no emission of carbon gases. Hence any vehicle powered by fuel cells becomes a priceless asset to the planet...

Sustainable Green option for those in need

2008-08-30T03:44:00.000-07:00

With human activities across the planet wrecking havoc with natural ecosystems and destroying the balance that exists in nature, we are more likely to face the fury of the planet more often in the coming years. While the planet tries to attain a state of balance, it will lead to more than the normal share of natural disasters cropping up. While one has to wonder how many of these ‘natural disasters’ are man-made, it is also obvious that we need to strap up and be ready to face them...

The best Electric Sports Car in the making

2008-08-30T03:41:00.000-07:00

While architecture and construction is following close behind, both the economic compulsions and ecological pressures have forced the auto world to take up green solutions rather quickly. It is indeed a wise move as that is where the future lies and that is where the cash is going to flow from...

Cohda’s Crypsis-lighting solution with LED brilliance

2008-08-30T03:39:00.000-07:00

With technology taking rapid strides forward in the way lighting is being perceived and used in today’s electronic gadgets, even LEDs are soon becoming a thing of the past. It is interesting to note that it appears as if the majority of the world will not use LEDs commercially and might just skip ahead to OLEDs by the time the technology is commercially viable. Cohda Design Limited though has come up with a very unique lighting system that could change the world...

Giving a green touch to a Trike

2008-08-30T03:34:00.000-07:00

Trikes are slowly but surely starting to replace bikes in many popular circles as they offer both the freedom of a bike and the control of a car. The third wheel really seems to have been a big hit and if you really think about it, it is basically nothing beyond a kids three-wheeler adapted to the adult's use...