"Global warming has raised global sea level about 8 inches since 1880, and the rate of rise is accelerating. Rising seas dramatically increase the odds of damaging floods from storm surges."
http://www.climatecentral.org/what-we-do/our-programs/sea-level-rise / Global warming raised rising global sea level rate of rise accelerating dramatically increase odds damaging floods storm surge Climate Central analysis global warming climate change century worse floods problem is growing damage scientists 2 to 5 more feet of sea level rise this century peer review global warming climate change greenhouse gas CO2 carbon dioxide /
Monday 25 February 2013
Unmanned gliders: Flights of fancy
Credit: NPS/ The Economist
Unmanned gliders will soon be able to stay airborne indefinitely & so act as communication relays, keep a persistent eye on the ground below & even track marine animals thousands of kilometres across the ocean.
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2013/02/unmanned-gliders / hand-launched Tactical Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial System TALEUAS developed United States Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California electric motor propeller airborne altitude riding rising currents warm air thermals senses sense lift spirals around take advantage vultures eagles birds of prey soaring birds use technique Kevin Jones charge project raptors drone more efficient endurance limited power requirements electronics payload battery powered covering the craft’s wings with solar cells PV photovoltaic photo voltaic generate power during the day lithium-polymer battery ithium-ion capable storing energy to last the night stay aloft indefinitely chance locate orographic dynamic soaring heavier-than-air artefact airborne /
Apple's full size iPad isn't dead yet: Completely redesigned iPad due in Q3
http://bgr.com/2013/02/21/ipad-5-release-date-specs-339334/?utm_source=hitlist-sb&utm_medium=home / Apple AAPL iPad mini full-size tablet launched industry watchers market research firm TrendForce Taiwan research firm says that fifth generation third quarter extensive overhaul reignite consumer interest improvement product design next generation of iPad thin GF2 touch module narrow bezel panel design solve issue of larger volume thickness weight mass better balance consumers mobility visual experiences report TrendForce analyst Eric Chiou’s findings research firm report next-generation design very similar current iPad mini it is to underline the product positioning cost reductions related to the new iPad’s display panel launch in the second half /
Code found in YouTube's most recent app update all but confirms pay-to-view channels are coming
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/24/code-found-in-youtubes-most-recent-app-update-all-but-confirms-pay-to-view-channels-are-coming/ / code program programme API application interface pay per view /
Galaxy Note 8.0 hands on: The 8-inch tablet as an 8-Inch … phone?
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/02/galaxy-note-8-0-hands-on-the-8-inch-tablet-as-an-8-inch-phone/ / Samsung Galaxy Note Galaxy S tablet costs price 8-inch tablet international version 8 inch phone 1280×800 resolution 16:10 ratio Kindle Fire HD 7-inch pixels per inch PPI 189 216 iPad Mini 1024×768, 163 PPI 4:3 display touch screen pixels here colour color balance converging convergence bluetooth headsets inline mike microphone /
PowerbyProxi debuts wireless charging solution, aims to fully integrate it into future smartphones (video)
Credit: Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/24/powerbyproxi-wireless-charging-solution-demo-mwc-2013-video/ / over-heating charge charger recharging battery potable mobile cell phone smartphone longer charging times wired standard Mobile World Congress MWC AA AAA cells charging pad /
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