Quantum particles to fight Superbugs

Scientists have created an antibiotic to kill the bacteria off since almost 80 years. Unfortunately, the bacteria can multiply rapidly, and most evolved into a superbug that is invulnerable to all antibiotics, while making new drugs is a long and expensive process.

Therefore, the scientists at Biofrontiers Institute of University of Colorado learn how to make drugs that are not based on biology. They developed an "antibiotic" that can be updated via computer.

Ultraviolet light reveals different "species" of quantum dots that have been programmed to attack specific microbes. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hqKZr)

In an advanced laboratory at the University of Colorado, scientists Anushree Chatterjee wearing safety glasses and gloves when examining petri dishes containing some most dangerous microbes in the world. They are superbug cause of the disease is difficult to overcome with traditional antibiotic drugs.

"They are immune, in some cases, on more than 20 kinds of antibiotics. They can even live in an environment of antibiotics is high enough. They not only survive but also thrive with antibiotics," said Chatterjee.

It took many years to develop traditional biology-based antibiotics to fight them. Husband and Chatterjee's colleagues, Prashant Nagpal, said that in the meantime, scientists are losing the fight against superbugs. But he had an idea.

Chemical engineer Anushree Chatterjee shows one of the Petri dishes holding dangerous superbugs.. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hqKZr)

"We want to develop a system that can adapt, if not sooner, at least at the same level with microbes," explains Nagpal.

To achieve this goal, in the laboratory Nagpal analyzed superbug DNA, then create a special antibiotic, in just a few days. He does this by creating an "antibiotic" of particles of very small semiconductors known as "quantum dots."

"(Every time we discuss about semiconductors,) we always think, oh, that objects in the camera, or on the roof. We show here, is that we can use the same semiconductor, stripping it and put it into the cells," he explained,

In each "quantum dots" size is 20,000 times smaller than a living cell. When millions of quantum dots are mixed with water, ultraviolet light shows the different varieties that glow in yellow, orange and green.

To kill a superbug, Nagpal said a tube with size of a fingertip, can be very effective. "Perhaps this is the only treatment that is needed," he said. And if superbug back to adapt quickly, Nagpal said, researchers can quickly change the composition of the next quantum dots.

Chatterjee and Nagpal said it need to test many years before quantum dots are safe to use in humans. But the positive results so far and hope that someday, the particles of semiconductor that can help physicians overcome the superbug. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VOA NEWS]

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VW I.D Buzz as a Kombi successor in the modern-era

VW Microbus or better known as the Kombi is the car that first produced by Volkswagen about 59 years ago, in September 1957, which during its circulation, these vehicles have become friends for millions of people around the world.

VW I.D Buzz electric-powered car concept alongside with the famous VW T1 Microbus or known as Kombi. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hnG3D)

With the spirit of VW Kombi, the German giant car manufacturer is developing an electric car on the Modular Electric Drive (MEB) platform named Volkswagen I.D Buzz. And on the Consumer Electronic Show 2017 in Las Vegas, Volkswagen introduced these electric-powered car concept as the successor of VW Kombi in the modern-era.

Front three quarter of VW I.D Buzz electric-powered car concept at the Detroit Auto Show 2017. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hnG3D)

Volkswagen I.D Buzz itself uses the electric engine that can accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h less than 5 seconds, with a maximum speed reaches 159 km/h. With such capabilities, the VW I.D Buzz is claimed to be able to travel as far as 400 to 600 km on a fully-charged battery state.

Rear three quarter of VW I.D Buzz electric-powered car concept at the Detroit Auto Show 2017. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hnG3D)

This concept car itself has a front and rear weight distribution of 48:52 percent, thus providing a neutral control. The battery can be recharged through a cable or docking station that utilizes induction power that can be filled within 30 minutes.

These electric concept car debut will pave the way for at least for 30 electric-powered cars are projected for production in 2025. Then for the electric-powered MPV from the German car manufacturers are expected to be ready in the market in 2020. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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A mysterious object believed to be "hiding" under the Antarctic ice sheet

Scientists believe, an unusually large object could change our knowledge of the history of the world. The objects hidden under the Antarctic ice sheet. Yes, this anomaly is believed to lurk a frozen region called Wilkes Land, an area of ​​243 square kilometers with a depth of 823 meters.

The researchers believe, the object is the remains of the massive asteroid, two-times greater than the Chicxulub space rock which touted as the cause of of the dinosaurs extinction.

The overall sightings of Earth's south pole. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hmu1j)

If their explanation is correct, it means the asteroid is the cause of the extinction of the Permian-Triassic era, which kills 96% of sea creatures and 70% vertebrates that live in the soil surface on Earth.

The strangeness of nature called "Wilkes Land gravity anomaly" was first discovered in 2006, when NASA satellites see changes of gravity through the presence of a large object. Its location in the middle of the crater impact, diameter of 482 kilometers. The discovery was back in a matter of debate after a group of UFO hunters, Secure Team 10, posted a video about the peculiarities of the Earth's south pole.

Ice is seen floating at the South Pole. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hmu1j)

"To this day, scientists could not conclude what exactly was 'hiding' under thick layer of ice," a narrator says in the video, as reported in the New York Post.

"These ice continent remains a continent shrouded in mystery until now." In fact, in the video also said, that Nazis once constructs a secret military base in the South Pole during World War II. The goal was as production base of their advanced aircraft.

A mountain rising permafrost western part of the South Pole. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hmu1j)

The debate on the internet is still in progress. However, the scientists who first noticed the strangeness believe that the object was evidence of massive asteroid collision crater.

"The collision impact in Wilkes Land is much greater than the collision that wiped out the dinosaurs. It could be led onto a massive disaster at the time," said Ralph von Frese, a professor of geological sciences at Ohio State University, who discovered it in 2006.

"All the natural changes that occur due to the collision impact which certain to lead to an environment that is almost impossible to survive in it. It makes perfect sense many lives extinct after the massive collision event," he said. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEW YORK TIMES]

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Honda's tiny multipurpose EV officially launched at CES 2017

Honda was officially launching the New Electric Urban Vehicle (NeuV) in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 in Las Vegas, United States. This tiny electric urban vehicle not only has a unique look, but also  the ability to generate additional money for its owner.

Honda NeuV concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hjwyC)

Honda saw the NeuV as a concept car that has a business opportunity profitable for its owner in the future. The NeuV created as a smart electric car with the advantage able to share the power with others. It means, the NeuV electric power source can be empowered to be sold to people who need electricity.

Honda NeuV features and specifications. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hjwyC)

"We designed NeuV that have added value to their owners by optimizing the vehicle to make money at any time," said Mike Tsya, Principal Designer of Honda America R&D, as reported by Motor1 on Friday, January 6, 2017.

Honda NeuV can also sell energy back to the grid, which would slice some money off your electric bill. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hjwyC)

In addition to electric power, these small car that has a passenger capacity of two is also able to move automatically without driver or autonomous. Even NeuV also own a smart feature called emotion engine that can detect the emotions of the driver.

Rear side view of Honda NeuV concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hjwyC)

With these features its driver will also be entertained with songs selected automatically to restore the mood.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]

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Electric-powered motorcycle in café racer style

The figure of motorcycle with a retro style seems not only for conventional fuel two-wheeler. Yes, a Canadian electric bicycles manufacturer named Tempus made an innovation by creating a two-wheeled vehicle called CR-T1 with café racer style.

Tempus CR-T1 Is an e-bike/café racer hybrid resembling a praying mantis. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hjqkk)

As reported by Autoevolution on Saturday, January 7, 2017, the CR-T1 is presented as a solution for environmentally friendly vehicles and easier for people to meet the transportation needs in urban area as well have a distinctive retro style.

In appearance, the CR-T1 seem has a fuel tank like a conventional motorcycle in general, but this tank not be filled with fuel but loaded with a number of electrical devices. For the rider's seat like a typical café racer style, ie wasp tail shaped.

Right side view of Tempus CR-T1. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hjqrH)

Its handlebars also made short, aligned with the position of the tank and provides a typical café racer riding style. Then, near the handlebars, there is a unique rounded LED headllight. Then its legs, when compared with a regular motorcycle, the CR-T1 has a smaller wheels form by using the spoke rims and braking discs like bicycle.

For batteries, the CR-T1 has a cruising range of 31 miles, or 50 km if the battery is fully charged. While the process of its rechargeable, the battery can be fully charged within four hours. The power source combined with 1,000 kW motors that can provide support speeds up to 20 mph, or 32 km per hour.

The price for this 34 kg (75-lbs) is of approximately $2,965 or approx Rp. 39,7 million, which might seem like a lot, but it's right there with the rest of the other e-bikes that look nothing as fancy as the Tempus CR-T1.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TEMPUS ELECTRIC BIKES | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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A limitless millions of dollar gold-trimmed hypercar

Although Agera now almost replaced by Regera which incidentally the newest hypercar from Koenigsegg, but the Agera's charm still stay awake until its production finished in 2017. There is no harm if the first Agera RS hypercar landed in Europe received special treatment by the owner.

Koenigsegg Agera RS 'Naraya.' (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hcoiI)

Yes, the Swedish manufacturer to do the same at the Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance 2016 with the first European deliveries of the model. But it is far from just another Koenigsegg.

It dubbed "Naraya" by its owner (whose identity is still a secret), these Agera RS has been built and completed, both inside and outside, with blue carbon fiber. But the most striking feature is the gold trim.

Rear side view of Koenigsegg Agera RS 'Naraya.' (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hcoiI)

To bind up the twin-turbo V8-engined car that could be burst the power up to 1,160 hp with gold, the Swedish manufacturer chose an Italian renowned craftsmen, Ettore "Blaster" Callegaro who spent two full weeks (working 12 hours a day, six days a week) to apply ornate 18 carat gold leaf by hand.

If these results are still not blinged-out to you, these one-off hypercar is also equipped with 155 artificial diamonds that adorn the Naraya emblem. Yes, Naraya present only to indicate that there is no limit to make millions of dollars hypercar looks very striking. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

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