The World's First Airport Completely Powered by Solar Energy

India now has an airport that all the energy comes from solar panels. Solar panel system at the Cochin airport was recently unveiled by the local government on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. They claim that the Cochin International Airport as the first airport to use a solar panel system.

Solar panels field for Cochin International Airport. (Picture from: http://on.mash.to/1UVQ5XT)

These solar panels are placed on a specific land area of ​​45 acres located in the vicinity of cargo airport. There are about 46 thousand panels to run about 50-60 thousand units of electricity per day.

This service was first installed solar panels in 2013 in one of the airport terminal roof. This step was followed by installing other panels in some other places. More broadly, this idea eventually evolved with the advent garden solar panels that can produce a total of 12 MW of energy.

By local officials, this project is claimed will have long term effects. While the parent company of the airport, Cochin International Airport Limited expect the facilities of solar panels can reduce 300 thousand tons of carbon emissions over the next 25 years. Of course, this is a tidbit on tenagh global warming issues are being crowded discussed.

As mentioned earlier, this is the airport authority called the airports first of all energy relies on solar energy. Other cities may soon follow suit; in particular the US where the adoption of solar power has been increasing.

The Denver International, for example. Currently has four gardens solar panels that can generate 3.1 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. And recently, the US Navy has made a deal to buy a solar panel farm in Arizona to help provide strength at 14 US military bases in California. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MASHABLE ASIA]

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These bacteria can save the Earth from the greenhouse effect

Researchers from Newcastle University discovered that methanotroph bacteria it can oxidize methane, converting the gas producing the greenhouse effect is becoming chemicals safer for human environment.

Cold seeps, the sites on the ocean floor where the bubbles of the methane gas rise up, are a home for a varied communities of bacteria, bivalves and other associated life forms. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1WWhyur)

In methanotroph, researchers found a protein that is capable of storing copper (called Csp). Protein in methanotroph bacteria can save metal, led researchers to wonder how the bacterium could contain copper ions are toxic to cells.

Apart from that, the scientists looked at the methanotroph bacteria as a great potential for the use of biotechnology methane, a renewable carbon source.

According to Chris Dennison, a professor of Biological Chemistry, who led the study, it is important to understand how the process of oxidation of methane bacteria, as well as to understand how copper is obtained and stored in the body. "Csp protein discovery helps our understanding of the processes (oxidation) of this complex," he said, as quoted by Science Daily.

With the discovery, the team hopes to develop a cutting-edge biotechnology tools to reduce methane gas content of the atmosphere, so that clean air is more widely available to the survival of creatures on Earth.

Results of the research team associated with the methanotroph bacteria and further clarification of the process of oxidation of methane by bacteria that can be found in the journal Nature. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCIENCE DAILY]

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Recycle waste into food

A group of researchers from Clemson University in South Carolina, called Blenner Research Group, is working to answer the challenge. With the funding from NASA as much as US. $200,000, the group conducting the study of synthetic biology to recycle waste into food, supplement biologically active and useful material.

The $200,000 a year grant has been approved for a maximum of three years and the project is being led by Mark Blenner of Clemson University, South Carolina. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JrioGd)

The program is called "Closing the Loop for Long-Term Space Travel". The study was conducted in conjunction with vegetable planting project in a non-gravity and project a 3D printer that pizza makers alike is a solution to the problem of food supplies during the flight to Mars.

Using human waste to aid in food production on board spacecraft could be essential for long interplanetary journeys. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KWsPlh)

As mentioned in the press conference, the study will serve to provide a place of manufacture of food, medical supplies and construction materials during long-distance space travel.

NASA is not just doing the research field. The agency also finance the blue-green bacteria use for the development of lightweight materials, dynamics and control the manipulation of space, the construction of solar power battery-the whole thing needed for an expedition to Mars. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TECHIENEWS]

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Know better about the helmet anatomy and its function

Helmet become one of the tools that must be used when we riding a motorcycle. Not because regulations require, but should be more on awareness of the safety of themselves.

Just like your head, a helmet has plenty of parts that need to work together to protect your brain. These are the things to look for. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Xe8DEM)

Helmet also consists of a number of parts, thus forming a complete helmet. As released by Cycleworld based on The Total Motorcycling Manual book, this is the anatomy of a helmet.

1. Protective visor has a duty to protect the eyes and face from the wind, heat up and dust. However, glass is also able to reduce wind noise that could disturb while riding.

2. Outer hard shell, made of various types of materials, from plastic, Kevlar, fiberglass to carbon fiber. If the shell is broken, then the parts underneath the helmet will be damaged and could head injury.

3. Impact absorbing liner, one part of the helmet that are not visible, the position sandwiched between the shell and the soft liner. Made of polystyrene or polypropylene (EPS), which has the task of reducing the impact energy. Never reuse the damaged liner.

4. Comfort liner, this is the part which is in contact with the skin and hair. This part is made of soft material and generally can be removed to be washed and cleaned.

5. Airflow vents, imagine if a helmet without air vents. Users will be uncomfortable, and sultry. The best ventilation design at three positions, namely at the front of the helmet near the mouth, above the eyebrows and the rear for the exit airflow.

6. Chin bar or chin protector present only in the full-face helmet type. That's why the full-face helmet can protect the entire facial area.

7. Retention system or strap, usually made of nylon rope. The fastening system are the quick buckle model, or the D-ring.

8. Helmet standardization, a quality helmet should display a sticker showing it’s been tested. In the United States, DOT is acceptable; Snell is generally viewed as better. In Europe, look for an ECE-certified lid. In Indonesia alone requires the SII standard outside the standards earlier. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CYCLEWORLD]

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5 most bizarre car designs in the last decade

Perhaps you've been following how the development of new cars in many major exhibitions in the world. However, have you ever seen a car that you think has a very strange shape?

Yes, it sometimes does happen. Many companies are making to break the previous car's trend and created a new genre. The results are certainly unpredictable. This time we will feature five of the most bizarre car designs ever made in the last ten years. As to whether these cars? Immediately, see the following!

1. Nissan Juke

This car comes in the world's automotive market against the trend of unusual vehicles. Nevertheless, the selling numbers quite well. Even, there are the Juke NISMO that came with more luxurious and the Juke-R. This indicates that the Juke is quite acceptable although has a strange design.

Nissan Juke NISMO. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PRXZhT)

2. Scion iQ

Toyota has decided to stop the production of Scion iQ city car earlier this year. Toyota research results indicate that the US market is not so fond of small 3-door city car such as Fiat 500, Smart ForTwo and off-course Scion iQ. The factors that cause sluggish of the iQ sales were quite a lot, but is expected to be one of the prestige factor that is quite dominant. Not only that, the Scion iQ has less exclusive impression.

2014 Scion iQ. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JuTeW8)

3. Chevrolet SSR

Chevrolet introduced the SSR pickup truck. With a classic appearance and has not been there before, it has a strange shape. And SSR is very unusual with the clumsy form. This car was produced in 2006 and equipped with a Corvette V8 engine that produces a burst of power up to 390 hp and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission system. What about sales? You certainly already guessed yourself. Yes, quite depressing.

2006 Chevrolet SSR. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JxDrKH)

4. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Electric cars are likely to not to be like a conventional car, but the i-MiEV taking different initiatives. Based on a Japanese-spec i car, the car was actually made as normal as possible. Although ultimately be very strange shape. The i-MiEV appearance eventually makes sales not as good as expected.

2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JxDrKH)

5. Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

Nissan move in the crossover lane by crossing two types of cars at a time, and launched a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. These cars include the crossover with coupe shape but throw away its roof. Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet be the first convertible crossover car in the world. After four short years and finally Nissan stopped production due to low sales.

2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1EhNyTC)

That's five cars with the most bizarre forms of car on earth in the last 10 years. The lesson that we can take from here is as good as any shape, any high hopes, but the market is the true judge. So, according to you, which are the most outlandish car? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MERDEKA.COM]

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This robot can make pancakes

One of the central challenges facing modern robotics is developing robots that behave more like humans. Although advances in AI technology are giving machines a better sense of how to navigate their surroundings, there is still a large disconnect in the way they work in conjunction with humans.

The PR2 robot know to make pancakes. (Picture from: http://on.mash.to/1WONpgw)

For foodies, this discovery like the winds of heaven. Researchers from RoboHow has managed to make a robot that can make pancakes. As quoted of Techtimes on Friday, August 28, 2015, this robot has the ability of AI that can perform a variety of tasks specific human. This robot is capable of cooperating with humans.

RoboHow is a company founded in 2012 and has assisted in the development of the German PR2 robot so that it can move in the right direction. PR2 can perform the physical act according to the instructions provided.

The PR2 robot is engineered to process and follow written instructions from WikiHow without any preprogramming. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1hJaAsD)

The task of making pancakes is one of the robotic testing process to look at the kitchen. This task can not be underestimated, with proper execution can be done in spite of the complicated framework. Such as understanding the amount of pressure required to open the container.

RoboHow on its website said that the robot was able to make popcorn and prepare pancakes. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ROBOHOW | TECHTIMES]

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