Restore the World's color for the Blind

Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the production of a bionic eye since 2013, more and more people who had been blind now can regain their sight. And the first American-made bionic eye named 'Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System' that can restore partial sight to those who suffer from a degenerative eye disease, retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

The 80-year-old Raymond Flynn was the first to receive the implant for AMD treatment. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1gbKRb2)

The Argus II bionic eye device built by Second Sight using a digital camera mounted on a pair of glasses that replace the actual eye. Later, the visual results received from the glasses that will be sent wirelessly to a tiny chip that is implanted in the eye. The chips were implanted it then activates electrodes that is placed in the eye's retina, stimulating the cell to transform the received data into vision.

The Argus II System is designed to stimulate a patient's remaining retinal cells, allowing them to obtain useful visual information. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1gbKRb2)

How the implant works. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KS1SBR)

However, the vision resulting from the bionic eye device does not necessarily restore a person with perfect vision. In a study report published in the journal Philosophical Transactions B, explained that the image obtained from the bionic eye in the form of a rough vision, with black and white and sharpness levels of 20/12.60 (healthy normal eye has a visual acuity level with a value of 20/20).

With a vision that is only black and white, the researchers developed a process optogenetik. With that process, later in the remaining retinal cells in the eyes of the patient will be inserted protein that is capable of making it more sensitive to the light (giving the color to the vision that they get later). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GIZMAG | TECHNOLOGY VISTA]

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Let's see the Lexus Hoverboard in action

At the time where the world's automotive manufacturers are being intensively made a lot of new cars by utilizing advances technology. But apparently, no one makes technology as cool as Lexus did. How not, they created a device that previously seemed merely exist in our imagination only. Yeah it's 'the flying skateboard'. Lexus gives a name to their flying skateboard as 'Hoverboard'.

The Lexus Hoverboard in full flight. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1J25Xpk)

As reported by Gizmag, the hoverboard is working to utilize a superconducting magnetic levitation so it can resist the gravitational force. By doing so, this Lexus hoverboard could floating as high as 10 cm from the ground. This is not a camera trick, but a real things. Are you curious how cool the Hoverboard was, let's look at the following video:

The technology of magnetic levitation or maglev itself is not new. Previously, a startup company from the United States (US) ever make the same thing. In fact, this technology is also used in some mass transportation in China, Japan and Europe.

Lexus says its hoverboard contains two cryostats that hold superconducting material which is immersed in liquid nitrogen to kept it at a chilly -197°C (322.6°F). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1J25Xpk)

Lexus spent 18 months to complete this special project. And they are reluctant to disclose how much money is spent. Well, here is a video that tells about the process of making the Lexus hoverboard and its track.

If you want to have it, wait for further news from Lexus. Because until now the company did not mention whether this hoverboard will be mass produced. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GIZMAG]

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The new Lambo set for Pebble Beach debut

Lamborghini will launch the latest hypercar in the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, which was held in California. The newest Italian bull named 'HyperVeloce' and rumoured the hypercar will most likely boast a batmobile-like design and has tremendous power.

Reportedly, the new Lamborghini HyperVeloce will debut at Pebble Beach this year. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1M6Hsqa)

Although not yet confirmed, as quoted of Worldcarfans on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, the Lamborghini HyperVeloce will uses a V12 6.5-liter engine and  sourced from the Aventador model. The engine can generated power up to 788 hp. 

And Lamborghini sure, the HyperVeloce will be produced by 30 units. Of the quota of 20 units made as the coupe, and the rest will use the roadster body.

Lamborghini Reventón Roadster. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1IoSkLj)

At those annual exhibition, the Sant’Agata Bolognese supercar manufacturer has been twice launched the exclusive hypercars. Among them the Lamborghini Reventón and Veneno equally produced in limited quantities.

Lamborghini Veneno. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1IoSkLj)

Thus, the HyperVeloce will be the third Lamborghini hyper car that launched at the Pebble Beach event. After the particular event, the Lamborghini hypervéloce should be shown to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015, which takes place next September. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORWARD | WORLDCARFANS]

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T. Rex had Unique Serrated Teeth

If you want to know the secret behind the success of Tyrannosaurus rex and their dinosaur cousins ​​who also is a meat eater, consider the teeth.

Scientists on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 has published a comprehensive analysis of the teeth of carnivorous dinosaur group called theropods, reveal unique serration structure which allows them chew the meat and bones of their large prey effectively.

Theropods are the largest land predators on Earth. They first appeared about 200 years ago and is the dominant land creatures that eat meat until the era of dinosaurs ended 65 million years ago.

A boy looks inside the skull a Tyrannosaurus Rex replica at the Egidio Feruglio Museum in the Argentina's Patagonian city of Trelew, May 18, 2014. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KHTOU4)

Research involving six species of theropod teeth reveal their complexity previously unknown. Network internal teeth are arranged so that adds to the power and extend the life of bergeriri teeth like steak knives to enable them to digest other dinosaurs.

A paleontologist of University of Toronto Mississauga, Kirstin Brink said existing fossil shows that the teeth of T. rex could crush bones. Teeth found embedded in the bones and bone fragments prey out of the dirt that has become fossilized.

"The most efficient cam latches to stab or cut meat and grabbed him as he tore the meat, which is known for its 'puncture and pull' style of eating," Brink said.

The researchers analyzed the pieces of fossilized teeth using a microscope and a powerful tool that can show the chemical properties of the teeth.

They examined teeth from ancient Coelophysis tend to be small; Troodon that resembles a bird; large predator Allosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Daspletosaurus, Tyrannosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus; and Spinosaurus large and semi-aquatic.

The teeth of Tyrannosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus have length up to 23 cm.

"In theropods, their bigger and deeper teeth than envisaged, making the teeth stronger and last longer, and less likely to be damaged or wear out," said paleontologist Robert Reisz.

Dinosaur teeth can continue to grow throughout their lives. If one tooth broken, then the new tooth will grow.

"It took until about two years so that the tooth can be re-grown in large theropods like T. rex. Therefore, with specially strong teeth means fewer and fewer broken tooth gap in the jaw, and enables an efficient way of eating," Brink said.

Komodo dragons, giant lizards, whose size reached 3 meters of Indonesia, is the sole surviving reptilian teeth serration similar to theropod teeth though teeth that evolved independently of dinosaurs, said Brink. This research was published in the Scientific Reports journal. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VOA NEWS]

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The name of Thai sports car was revealed

It has been reported earlier that Thailand will soon release a sports car with an amazing charm in late 2016 under the name 'Aeterno Condico'. The car will be made by a firm called Aeterno Motors, a new luxury and premium sports automaker to be based in Bangkok.

Aeterno Condico is a Thailand sports car soon release in late 2016. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1SRT4CU)

The Condico - derives its name from Latin, which the company says translates to "to settle" as in "to settle a discussion or argument" or to "agree upon a conversation or topic." This car is claimed to be ready to shake the popularity of Porsche 911 and Lotus Evora. 

This sports car will be present in the Thai market and most likely also penetrated in some countries of Europe and Asia. As quoted from Paultan, on July 23, 2015, an automotive designer named Jennarong Muengtawepongsa through his company - VanaticalDesign has released some teaser images that show the parts of their sports car.

An early teaser image of Aeterno Condico. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1SRT4CU)

"In our plan, the car will debut in 2016 in Bangkok. We want to show the world that Thailand is not only able to make a regular car, but the incredible one! Full of works of art, engineering, and all the things you could not guess," said Jennarong on his Facebook page.

So what is the price? Comes from the same source mentioned that the Condico would be sold at prices ranging from US. $85,000 to $130,000, or equivalent to Rp.1,1 billion to Rp.1.7 billion. If you are interested, just wait for its debut later. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PAULTAN.ORG]

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The discovery of 4,000-year-old child skeleton at Stonehenge

A 4,000-year-old skeleton found near Stonehenge was placed in a foetal position with legs drawn up, arms crossed and head turned to the right. The skeleton, which is suspected to be a skeleton of children, allegedly will unlock the mysteries of the life of people who live in the iconic megalithic sites.

A 4000-year-old skeleton of an adolescent child has been unearthed by an archeologists team of University of Reading at an excavation site near the world-famous Stonehenge. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JGU7zI)

The skeleton that seen using amber necklace was excavated by the excavation team from the University of Reading who served in Wilsford Henge, Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire, England.

The skeleton of a Bronze Age child. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1SztYIV)

As mentioned in the beginning, the researchers hope that this skeleton could break the mystery of the life of society are matters of life around the big stone sites. Including their religion life.

The well-preserved remains were found near the bottom of a Neolithic henge in Wilsford. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1SztYIV)

Efforts are being made at this time the research team is to determine the age and sex of the child's skeleton. And the most important is the skeleton from which it originated.

The three-year dig aims to understanding of the people who used and worshiped at Stonehenge. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1SztYIV)

Vale of Pewsey, which lies between Stonehenge and Avebury, is the subject of excavations carried out three years back. But over the past six weeks, the diggers focuses on excavations at Marden Henge and Wilsford Henge.

Built in 2400 BC, Marden Henge is the largest henge-a-prehistoric monuments in the country. Dr. Jim Leary of the Department of Archaeology University of Reading illustrates this skeleton,  as 'a wonderful discovery.' *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TECHTIMES]

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