The story of D.B. Cooper, the skyjacker who parachuted from a commercial jet with $200,000 cash in 1971 has fascinated people for decades. The case which has yet to be solved is by far the most intriguing hijacking saga in history. It’s now been over four decades since the mystery man vanished into the clouds… Continue reading The Fascinating History of Skyjacker D.B. Cooper
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Heat Pump Technology
Heat pump technology has been used in Sweden for over 30 years and in the last few has started catching on in the US and other countries. The reason; heat pumps use the air around us, a free and unlimited power source supplied by Mother Nature herself, to heat and even cool a home. The… Continue reading Heat Pump Technology
Take Your Data Center To The Next Level!
Given that data centers are rated depending on their reliability and performance; it is always a worthwhile investment to improve all contributing factors to these properties. Just think of how dependent your web-based business is, for example, on keeping the data center up-and-running with attributes like an uninterruptible power supply, business continuity protocols in place… Continue reading Take Your Data Center To The Next Level!
Global Climate Change And Satellite Broadband
If current temperature trends are an indication, the coming two decades may show a growing population shift to northern latitudes, particularly north of 50°. This isn’t a futuristic prediction; the permanent Arctic ice pack has been reduced by 41% since 2000, which trend, if continued, could open northern latitudes to greater oil and gas exploration… Continue reading Global Climate Change And Satellite Broadband
Mind-Bending Military Prototypes, New And Old
With huge amounts of government funding and carte blanche to experiment, the military tends to be ahead of the technological curve. Some military prototypes never make it off the ground, some we hope never do and others have the potential to radically change the way wars are fought. Battle Sleds Not all prototypes developed by… Continue reading Mind-Bending Military Prototypes, New And Old
5 Revolutionary Industrial Machines
It’s common to think of consumer gadgets like tablets, smartphones and flat-screen televisions as the pinnacle of our technological achievements. Many of us forget that a lot of the things we take for granted every day, like food, our means of transport and other necessities, are made possible by even greater and more awesome machines.… Continue reading 5 Revolutionary Industrial Machines
Environmental Directives Make Computer Recycling Safe
These days, computers are disposable items. It is common for some people to replace their laptop of desktop every year. Given the vast increases in performance from year to year, it is not hard to see why. However, there is a downside to the inexorable climb towards faster and faster computers. Since so many machines… Continue reading Environmental Directives Make Computer Recycling Safe
What Goes Into Removing Landmines?
There are over 110 million landmines in at least 68 countries worldwide still present today. There are many military and humanitarian efforts underway to detect and remove them. Detection The first step in the removal of landmines is to detect them. There are several methods used today and one of the methods dates back to… Continue reading What Goes Into Removing Landmines?
GIS Data: What Is It About?
In the world of earth mapping and underground exploration, there are many tools that enhance the process and make it run more smoothly. One such tool is known as GIS data, and it is a common element in the success of many different industries and business processes. What Is GIS Data? GIS stands for ‘geographic… Continue reading GIS Data: What Is It About?
The Role Of Float Switches In Waterproofing
In a vast range of different industries, liquid level sensing is a very important aspect of measurement. Radiators, oil reservoirs, anti freeze devices are among the vast range of products that need liquid level switches in order to work. They come in a large number of different shapes and sizes and requirements of the individual… Continue reading The Role Of Float Switches In Waterproofing