Sky-scraping Tower Will Power 100,000 Homes with Hot Air
Posted by Jo Hannah Afton on 10/6/2011 to Technology

Sky-scraping Tower Will Power 100,000 Homes with Hot Air

A 2,600-foot tower planned for the Arizona desert will be the world's second tallest structure and will be able to power 100,000 homes through hot air alone.

The solar updraft tower, designed by EnviroMission, will work by collecting hot air as it rises from the heated ground surrounding it.  The very tall, narrow tower increases the strength of the hot air flowing upward, where it will turn 32 turbines along the way.

Hovercraft: Not Just Science Fiction Anymore
Posted by Jo Hannah Afton on 9/2/2011 to Technology

Hovercraft: 

A Fisherman and Hunter's Secret Weapon!

The best fishing tackle in the world is of little value if you persist in fishing areas where fish stocks are depleted; the dream catch is probably living someplace out of reach. Most anglers use conventional boats; very few consider alternative forms of transport.


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