International Space Station beams a video back to Earth using lasers (video)

http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/07/opals-video-transmit/ / NASA International Space Station ISS laser beams transmit large amounts of data from space project Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science beamed 27 second Hello, World video Earth transmission 148 seconds system 3.5 seconds send each copy video clip project's ground station Table Mountain Observatory in California radio waves based technologies 10 minutes OPALS connection peak of 50 megabits per second hardware ISS detect beacon fired ground station send signals laser beam back ground extremely difficult ISS orbit orbits planet 260 miles above ground 17,500 mph miles per hour NASA feat shining laser pointer tip of someone's hair 30 feet away ISS faster connection communication future spacecraft SF sci-fi deep space exploration /

NASA supported research helps redefine Solar System's edge

Credit: Scott Sheppard/Carnegie Institution for Science/NASA

http://www.nasa.gov/content/nasa-supported-research-helps-redefine-solar-systems-edge/index.html#.U5LKSdB_W2f / Solar System new most-distant family member scientists ground based observatories discovered object most distant orbit 2012 VP113 observations dwarf planet analyzed grant NASA dwarf planet in orbit Sun its own gravity spherical nearly round, shape Nature Kelly Fast scientist NASA's Planetary Astronomy Program Science Mission DirectorateSMD inner Oort Cloud working hypothesis observations analysis Chadwick Trujillo Gemini Observatory Hawaii Scott Sheppard Carnegie Institution Washington National Optical Astronomy Observatory Chile discover 2012 VP113 telescope operated Foundation of Universities for Research in Astronomy National Science Foundation Magellan 21 foot 6.5 meter telescope Carnegie’s Las Campanas Observatory Chile was determine orbit 2012 VP113 surface properties lead author astronomer inner Oort Cloud bodies discovery explore rocky planets Earth gas giant planets frozen objects Kuiper belt beyond Neptune's orbit Pluto Sedna orbit Kuiper Belt edge outer Oort cloud origin of some comets Kuiper Belt asteroid belt /

Fasting may help the immune system rebuild itself

Use of fasting to increase lifespan, & other health benefits, has been controversial since the AJ Carlson study in ‎1946. More recently, a study at the University of Southern California has cast new light on the possible health benefits of fasting.

http://www.dvice.com/2014-6-6/fasting-may-help-immune-system-rebuild-itself

http://www.futurity.org/fasting-mice-generate-new-immune-systems/ / fasting health reasons unhealthy depriving body important nutrients new study fasting could actually be good for you problems your immune system group of researchers mice humans fasting for several days gets rid of old damaged cells also stimulates the body to generate new stem cells study Phase 1 trial humans hematopoietic stem cells associated blood immune system mice humans without food for two to four days older hematopoietic cells died off new ones were generated body starves tries to save energy starts getting rid of cells damaged starvation mode body starts getting rid of white blood cells new stem cells are needed generates them PKA enzyme associated longevity ability of stem cells convert themselves into different cell types PKA shuts down starvation stem cells start regenerating rebuilding immune system from the ground up chemotherapy treatment cancer damaged cells human trial fast for 72 hours receiving treatment harsh effects chemotherapy treatments immune systems regular fasting get rid of older cells generate new ones extend the human lifespan improve the quality of life in senior citizens /

Dual-carbon battery claims longer service life, faster charging, more useable capacity & improved safety over Li-ion

Both electrodes in a dual-carbon battery are — carbon. During charging, a dual carbon battery doesn't heat up. Lithium ion batteries heat up during charging, limiting the charge rate. With no substantial increase in temperature, dual-carbon batteries can be charged 20 times faster.

Heat produced by an EV battery-pack requires a cooling system. Cool-running dual-carbon battery-pack holds the promise of little or no requirement for thermal management, with resultant reduced cost, complexity & size.

Thermal stability also improves safety & service life.

How far the battery in existing EVs can be discharged is limited to extend service life. E.g. when a Volt shows the battery as fully discharged, it still has 20% of its capacity remaining.

Dual-carbon batteries are claimed to be able to be fully discharged without compromising service life.

Similarly, the top level of charge in an EV is limited to extend service life. Dual-carbon batteries promise to eliminate this limitation too.

In short, all of the above adds up to increased useable capacity with longer service life & improved safety.

Other claims:
● no rare earths
● no heavy metals
● fully recycleable
● can be manufactured using existing battery production equipment

http://chargedevs.com/newswire/dual-carbon-battery-claims-to-be-longer-lasting-and-safer-than-li-ion/

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1092056_dual-carbon-battery-same-energy-density-safer-longer-life-than-lithium-ion-says-power-japan-plus

http://www.gizmag.com/dual-carbon-fast-charging-battery/32121/ / Power Japan Plus company Ryden dual-carbon battery energy density LiIon lithium-ion longer-lasting safer more sustainable Ryden battery anode cathode unique chemistry involves proprietary changes nanostructure carbon crystals development reliable cost-effective volume production Power Japan Plus CEO Dou Kani 4 Volts power single cell 3,000 charge/discharge cycles unstable active material high performance batteries reduced reducing fire explosion hazard risk minimal thermal change during operation thermal runaway 100 percent recyclable produced current manufacturing processes no change to existing manufacturing lines world-renowned company auto racing field build packs complete battery systems benchmark production 18650 Ryden cells later this year facility Okinawa EV battery cells licensing model technology existing manufacturers /

Magnetic levitation

http://www.crealev.com/

http://www.cnet.com/au/news/see-a-brick-topped-pillow-appear-to-float-in-midair/ / brick-topped pillow float in midair stack of books magically levitate demo YouTuber Brusspup CLM 2 magnetic levitation module magnetic module creation Netherlands Netherlands-based design studio Crealev create magnet magic levitating lamp 2007 designers Angela Jansen crazy contraption work levitation technology repelling magnets sophisticated electronics keep floating objects in position Brussup reports YouTube huge and powerful float items weighing about 1 pound float objects weighing weight 20 pounds floating chessboard hid hide magnet video demo /

You can’t break copyright by looking at something online, Europe’s top court rules

Already worked that out for yourself? Not quite so obvious to some:

http://gigaom.com/2014/06/05/you-cant-break-copyright-by-looking-at-something-online-europes-top-court-rules/

So, it's official: you're not breaking copyright by reading this page :)

In the EU at least. / ruling puts to rest genuine debate in Europe limits copyright law Internet users copyrighted material online breaking copyright Court of Justice of the European Union CJEU declared judgement end ends very long-running stupid legal debate rights online newspaper clipping useful ruling apply across the EU publishers redux British Meltwater case Norwegian Norway-founded media monitoring service daily digests headlines ledes first bit of the article stories links full online articles company sue sued U.S. U.K. suits Associated Press Meltwater freeloading rival newswire services federal court decided AP’s favor fair use appeal Asssociated Press AP new media monitoring products case Newspaper Licensing Agency NLA collection society papers Public Relations Consultants Association PRCA defending side licence fee PR High Court Court of Appeal copyright infringement overturned rulings existing case law Temporary acts of reproduction cache caching browser’s cache copyright holders CJEU website-only clients content /

International USB chargers

Credit: Mobile Fun

Charging your mobile device when visiting another country requires a power point adapter — one more thing to carry — actually it can be several things as more than one adapter may be required, depending on which/how many countries you are visiting. The device shown above covers it all in one device.

● dual USB outputs let you charge two devices at once
● transforms into adapters for the EU, US, Australian, New Zealand & UK sockets
● all-in-one — no small parts to get lost
● over-current/over-temperature/short-circuit protection
● input: 100-240V
● output: 5V, 1.3 Amp (single) & 0.650m Amp (dual)
● continue to use it after you get home

Problem is the USB output current: while it will charge a typical phone — two phones or a tablet will be much slower.

UK retailer:

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/45545-Ultra-Max-Dual-USB-World-Travel-Power-Adapter-Reviews.htm

Australian retailer:

http://www.mobilezap.com.au/45545-skross-ultra-max-dual-usb-world-travel-power-adapter.htm

Not the same device, but apparently the same functionality &, most importantly, 2.1 Amp output, so it will charge your tablet too:

http://www.lenmar.com/lenmar-ultra-compact-all-in-one-travel-adapter-with-usb-port / GB Great Britain United Kingdom SKROSS Ultra Max Dual USB World Travel Power Adapter use worldwide this Ultra Max dual USB world travel charger interchange four different combinations power point mains adapter universal two USB ports recharging any mobile device outlet Europe Middle East Africa Australia Asia Pacific North America South America South Pacific New Zealand NZ /