Three-dimensional video games might be good for Children

In the long holiday, as now, time for video games for children. Although video games are often criticized extensively by many social scientists, parents and teachers as the game is not worth or only slightly valued, some experts of psychology and cognitive science began to argue with that view.

Scientists who study the impact of video games claim they may train the brain, strength training, restoring mental acuity and speed of players that extends to other areas of life.

A man tries out Nintendo Co Ltd's 3DS portable game console near an advertisement for Sony's PlayStation 4 game console at an electronics retail store in Tokyo, May 7, 2014. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1RIYtuH)

There's a games called "first person shooter games" requires players to constantly alert and move quickly when suddenly the face of the enemy. Now the video game that has been shifted into the third dimension, which makes the players feel in a virtual world of chaos.

According to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, several researchers reported that they were playing three-dimensional video games will perform better in tasks given. The game reinforces the function of the "hippocampus," a brain structures associated with memory.

They were playing three-dimensional video games perform better in memory tests than those who play a general video games. Those who conducted the study wanted to find out whether the video games improve the brain aging in adults. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VOA NEWS]

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Lamborghini's first SUV has a big power

The drivetrain of the Lamborghini's first Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Urus has been revealed. Although not yet confirmed, but Urus rumored to be carrying a 4.0-liter V8 twin turbo and claimed the fastest among the competitors in its class.

Lamborghini's first SUV named Urus at the Beijing Aut0 Show 2012. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mIgSuU)

As reported by the Worldcarfans on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. According to Lamborghini's R & D boss, Maurizio Reggiani explained that the competitors such Bentley Bentayga and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. Acceleration from 0-100 kph in both the Urus SUV competitors reach just 4.1 seconds and while Urus 4 seconds. Reggiani also added, although the figures has not been revealed but Urus production model will be lighter than the competitors. Bentley Bentayga has a weight of 2,422 kg and Cayenne 2,235 kg.

Its power generated from the 4.0-liter V8 engine is claimed by Reggiani could be more than 600 hp and has a torque of 900 Nm. Although the engine sourced from Audi Q7, but it will be a special setting to produce a different performance.

As the first Lambo's Super Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) has been introduced at its headquarters in Sant'Agata, Bolognese, near Bologna, Monday, December 4, 2017. The production version of the Lamborghini Urus will be exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show 2018 and go on sale to the global automotive market in the same year. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]

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The treasure of gold found from a 2,000 years old ancient royal tomb

Researchers and historians in China have found the greatest treasure of a 2,000 years old ancient tomb. The findings in the form of plates and gold coins successfully excavated from an ancient tomb.

Reportedly there are 378 coins and gold plates unearthed on Friday, December 25, 2015. As quoted from Daily Mail, the finding of valuables include thin plates of gold by around 22 centimeters long and 10 centimeters wide and hundreds of other pure gold coins.

Gold items found in the main tomb at the site of the royal tombs of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun State. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1OSh9St)

A treasure of gold is probably derived from an ancient tomb of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 24 AD) belong to Liu He, a grandson of Emperor Wu. Liu received the title of Haihunhou or Marquis of Haihun after he was dethroned after 27 days as emperor. Haihun is the name of a very small ancient kingdom in northern Jiangxi.

Gold plates measuring 23cm long, 10cm wide and 0.3cm were found inside the main tomb at the royal site. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1OSh9St)

Archaeologists said the discovery of gold coins weighing 250 grams is the greatest discovery in the tomb of the Han Dynasty. Findings gold coins that also strengthens the record which indicates that China has significant gold deposits in that period.

Hoof-shaped gold items excavated from the tomb of Haihunhou dating back to the Western Han Dynasty. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1OSh9St)

Yang Jun, the leader of the excavation team said, "if we had received the information one day late, the treasures of the ‘Haihunhou’ tomb would have been stolen." he said at CCTVNews.

The royal tombs are the best preserved of the Western Han Dynasty ever found in the country. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1OSh9St)

This excavation has been carried out since 2011, with the findings of the first artifacts that include a portrait of Confucius, almost 3,000 tablets of wood and bamboo slips, as well as a large number of items made of gold, bronze and jade. The plan, the artifacts will be brought to the laboratory for examination.

While the body of the treasure owner, namely Hauhunhou hitherto found yet. The excavation is expected to be completed in early 2016. Later, the Hauhunhou bodies will be exhibited as the object of study and learning the history of the past. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL]

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Audi's hybrid motorcycle concepts

Over the years, motorcycle design has become fairly stagnant; it’s like re-inventing the wheel. If you’ve ever wondered what an Audi motorcycle might look like, then let Damien Vizcarra of 5:11am Design show you his interpretation.

It’s a futuristic concept that draws inspiration from the current trend in conceptual design but it comes with a few unique features that are worth a closer look at. Luckily, there have been a few innovative designs that have been getting more than a few nods of approval: the Audi RR Concept is one of them.

Audi RR Concept, an Audi hybrid motorcycle concept might look like designed by Damien Vizcarra of 5:11am Design. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OrTg3C)

As quoted of the Gearheads on Friday, December 18, 2015, a bold aesthetic that combines practicality, functionality and aesthetics poured by Damien in his motorcycle concept. Damien has captured Audi in a two-wheeled form, with ergonomic and integrated controls and features (of course) the customary LED strip headlights that have become Audi’s signature element.

Left side view of Audi RR Concept bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OrTg3C)

Right side view of Audi RR Concept bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OrTg3C)

Audi RR Concept Bike used a single swing arm model and without tire cover. Its engine covered by a fairing which is designed merges with the fuel tank. This motorcycle concept will use a hybrid engine that consists of a gasoline engine and electric motors.

Rear side view of Audi RR Concept bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OrTg3C)

Here are several detailed pictures of Audi RR motorcycle concept. (All pictures taken from: http://bit.ly/1OrTg3C)

So, the presence of Audi RR Concept Bike into the real world still seems to be far from reality. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GEARHEADS]

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Retro sports car of Dubai began teasing the Arab millionaires

United Arab Emirates became one country has a plentiful of super cars population. Seeing this potential, a Dubai startup automotive company named Jannarelly Motors created a classic style sports car concept.

The sports car called 'Design-1' is a roadster with a design inspired by the cars of 1950s-1960s era. Its weight is also designed to be very lightweight which is 710 kilograms because it was built of the fiberglass and carbon fiber.

Design-1 is a roadster built by Jannarelly Motors with a design inspired by the cars of 1950s-1960s era. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OpOwf3)

As quoted from Leftlanenenws on Monday, December 28, 2015, the windscreen of Design-1 is designed minimalist and convertible. Nonetheless, the manufacturer promises if the windshield and hard-top is also available on the production version.

Left side view of Jannarelly Design-1 roadster. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OpOwf3)

The Design-1 uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine of Nissan and combined with a six-speed manual transmission system. The maximum power output reached 304 hp with 370 Nm of torque. Jannarelly Motors claims that the Design-1 can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds. The maximum speed is estimated at more than 210 km/h.

Rear side view of Jannarelly Design-1 roadster. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OpOwf3)

The company will sell the Design-1 with a starting price of US. $55 thousand, or approximately Rp.748,82 millions. And the buyer must submit a deposit of US. $ 5 thousand, or approximately Rp.68 millions as a down payment.

Jannarelly Motors will produce the Design-1 in limited numbers ie 30 units only and delivery will be made in the summer of 2016. The largest consumer target of Design-1 still from Dubai, but Jannarelly Motors also expects could receiving orders from Europe and the United States. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JANNARELLY MOTORS | LEFTLANENEWS]

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Here she is Eva, an electric-powered motorcycles could runs up to 200 km

Finally, Energica Motor Company, an Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer officially released the half-naked design of the production version of the Energica Eva. Just a reminder, that Energica Eva is an electric naked bikes that is capable of generating power up to 95 hp with a torque of 170 nm.

The Italian-made electric motorcycle will also be equipped with an electric battery that is capable of making it reachs a distances up to 200 km with a single recharge in Eco riding mode.

Energica Eva is an electric naked bikes that is capable of generating power up to 95 hp with a torque of 170 nm and made its debut in the EICMA 2014. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PspSzD)

Not only that, Energica Eva also able to develop a speed of up to 200 kph in Sport riding mode and mechanisms of ride-by-wire. Eva will also be equipped with the Vehicle Control Unit feature that capable to monitor the energy capacity of the battery, the battery charger process to the ABS brakes.

The motor is powered by a 11.7 kWh battery with 1,200 charging cycles and takes 3.5 hours to recharge. An integrated fast charge system will charge the battery to 80% in 30 minutes if plugged into a 60amp outlet.

Right side view of Energica Eva at its debut in the EICMA 2014. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PspSzD)

And the Italian naked bike will also be available in two colors, namely Electric Green and Dark Blue. Energica Eva has four riding modes, ie the ECO, URBAN, RAIN, and SPORT. And the Italian electric motors will also be equipped with four regenerative braking system which is embedded in the electric motor, namely Low, Medium, High and Off.

The motorcycle used a steel tubular trellis frame, Brembo brakes, fully adjustable Bitubo rear shocked Ohlins 43mm upside-down forks. But unfortunately does not say how the price of this electric motorcycle.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORBIKEWRITER]

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