This isn’t quite nuclear physics, is it?

Source: Tim Worstall

“The problem is that it currently takes more energy to run fusion than what the process delivers. ” Their English isn’t too good either. The neutrons, in a typical hydrogen fusion reaction, are what carry much of the energy away from th ...
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Iranian Team To Collaborate With U.S. Company On Nuclear Fusion Program

Source: Free Internet Press

A U.S. company and an Iranian university have agreed to collaborate on nuclear fusion, the elusive technology that promises a limitless supply of clean energy. New Jersey- based Lawrenceville Plasma Physics Inc.(LPP) and Tehra ...
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Life and Arts Announcements, May 27, 2012

Source: KnoxNews

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Frazer-Nash completes ITER reactor equipment analysis

Source: The Engineer Online

Frazer-Nash has completed an analysis of vital equipment for ITER, the large-scale nuclear fusion reactor being built in southern France. The consultancy’s engineers have improved the design of the neutral beam injectors (NBIs) — de ...
Full article at: The Engineer Online  More like this  2 days ago, 7:39am CDT

The Iter Avto was the world’s first SatNav

Source: Anorak

THAT SatNav not working as it should? Have a heart for the orginal version, the Iter Avto. Back in 1930, the intrepid motorist looking for guidance would have had to invest in a map, mate a parrot with a homing pigeon or buy the It ...
Full article at: Anorak  More like this  2 days ago, 7:35am CDT

The Problems with ITER and the Fading Dream of Fusion Energy (preview)

Source: Humanitarian News

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The Problems with ITER and the Fading Dream of Fusion Energy (preview)

Source: Scientific American

The ITER fusion reactor promises to be a landmark step on the road toward unlimited clean energy. Once running, the machine will produce 10 times the amount of energy needed to power it. Yet for all its promise, the ITER project is in trouble ...
Full article at: Scientific American  More like this  3 days ago, 6:01am CDT

Satellite navigation goes back to the 1930's

Source: RushLane.com

A crude but highly functional satellite navigation system from the 1930s is what has drawn the attention of auto enthusiasts. When one thought that this was only a recent development seen in cars of today, the first ...
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First satnav used scrolls to keep you on the right road

Source: The Telegraph

The Iter Avto was positioned on the dashboard Photo: LONDON MEDIA It used a map on a scroll Photo: LONDON MEDIA These are pictures of what is believed to be the first on–board map reader. It may be devoid of voice prompts but the Iter Avto, left, ...
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