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The memristor

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The memristor

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Purported to be the fourth major electronic component, HP is introducing the memristor -
The new component is called the “memristor” — a word blend of “memory” and “resistor”. The physical working model and the mathematical model of the component were presented side by side in a paper in the journal [...]

Making Your Home Energy Efficient Adds Up To Big Savings

Government statistics report that conserving energy costs in the home can save a household several hundred, even several thousand, dollars per year on their utility bills. Replacing your older appliances and elements of your home’s structure, such as older windows and doors, with more energy-efficient alternatives, such as products that meet ENERGY STAR guidelines, is [...]

Woodworking #58 - Gadget Station (Pt.2)

TheWoodWhisperer asked:

For the first time ever, I am using mail-ordered wood. This material came from Bell Forest Products and I was very impressed with the quality. The shipment came in two packs and contained some really nice wide bubinga boards, as well as a piece ebony for the trim and some spalted maple for [...]

Disney intros new bots @ Maker Faire

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Disney intros new bots @ Maker Faire

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Disney intros new bots @ Maker Faire

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Disney intros new bots @ Maker Faire

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Disney intros new bots @ Maker Faire

New robots from Disney and Thinkway will debut @ Maker Faire -
Based on the title character from this summer’s highly anticipated Disney*Pixar theatrical release, the Ultimate WALL·E is an advanced robot that truly brings the character to life. Designed and developed through a close collaboration between Disney, Pixar animators and Thinkway, the Ultimate WALL·E features [...]

Abney Park plays Maker Faire

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The Contraptors’ Lounge is an outdoor Victorian sitting room and cabinet of curiosities being set up at Maker Faire. Such steampunk/retro-tech icons as Jake von Slatt, Datamancer and Abney Park will play host. As one of the on-site activities, Datamancer and Jake von Slatt will be double-teaming the build of a special Maker [...]