NSW Police test the "Liberator" 3D-printed gun (video)

Risk to the shooter is almost as great as the target.  Gives a whole new meaning to the words, "single shot pistol".

Interesting comments too.

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/05/watch-the-nsw-police-test-the-liberator-3d-printed-gun/ / gun firearm 3D printer cheap download public domain file data danger to operator shoot fire Liberator New South Wales Australia /

Uncertainty is no excuse for procrastinating on climate change

One of the favorite arguments of climate deniers is, "You can't be certain."  So what else is new?  We can never know the future with certainty, & always plan for the future with imperfect knowledge.

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2013/5/27/science-environment/uncertainty-no-excuse-procrastinating-climate-change?utm_source=exact&utm_medium=email&utm_content=303153&utm_campaign=cs_daily&modapt= / carbon dioxide CO2 greenhouse gas global warming climate change anthropomorphic /

Better Place electric vehicle service files for bankruptcy

Credit: Brian of London/ Green Car Reports

Despite the favorable reception the Better Place battery leasing/ charging/ swapping service has received in some quarters, the bad news continues, with the parent company filing for bankruptcy in Israel.

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084406_better-place-electric-car-service-files-for-bankruptcy

Tesla, (the only company in the world making a profit manufacturing electric cars) on the other hand, is doing very nicely, thank you.

http://qz.com/88214/the-lesson-from-better-places-bankruptcy-be-more-like-tesla/

Or how does a battery with a 1,000 mile range sound? Aluminum-air chemistry:

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1083111_phinergy-1000-mile-aluminum-air-battery-on-the-road-in-2017 / EV car LiIon lithium ion battery charge recharge battery swap exchange battery lithium ion LiIon electric vehicle EV quick charge recharge level 2 robot robotic automatic automated unmanned attendant attended unattended replacement remotely installed Renault Fluence model required only eligible vehicle 2012 Renault Fluence ZE mid-size sedan Turkey France lease battery pack company /