With the help of tea, humans can survive on Mars

The benefits of tea have been widely known, began to help burn fat, a source of antioxidants, to relieve stress. Now, the tea will have a new benefits, which help humans to survive on Mars.

How can?

One type of tea are widely known in the world is Kombucha. The tea produced through fermentation with Komagataeibacter rhaeticus. The bacteria in Kombucha can produce a wide variety of cellulose which has now been widely used, began to cosmetics, skin substitutes, to snacks such as nata de coco.

Scientists have claimed bacteria in Kombucha tea (pictured) could help humans survive on Mars. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1annwv)

Currently, the research team from Imperial College London have been made an advanced DNA device.

"What makes this find became a promising approach, we have shown that the production of cellulose can be controlled genetically, we can produce materials with different shapes, patterns and sizes," said Michael Florea, head of the research team.

Researchers in the UK have developed a new method of engineering bacterial cellulose to fit different purposes. The base component of the material is derived from bacteria typically found in fermented herbal tea known as kombucha. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1anoUl)

"We can also interweave it with proteins or other biomolecules, something not possible before," said Florea as quoted of Irish Mirror, on Monday, May 30, 2106.

And the application of DNA-developed device can be varied.

Cellulose is produced by genetic engineering approach can be linked to a protein capable of binding contaminants. Furthermore, the cellulose can be used as a water purifier.

Cellulose can also be combined with chemical compounds that act as sensors. Thus, the cellulose can be used as a detector of toxic substances, the color will change to give a warning.

So how it could help humans to live on Mars?

When humans began to colonize the Mars, humans would need a lot of material resources for a variety of needs. The approach developed by Florea and his team offer an alternative for obtaining the resources.

Instead of bringing the material resources of the Earth are expensive, the earliest inhabitants of Mars can make the cellulose-based material with the help of bacteria in Kombucha. It is cheaper and easier. Now, Florea and his team are exploring the possibility of cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IRISH MIRROR | TECHTIMES]

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India launched a mini space shuttle

India has launched an unmanned mini space shuttle. Thus, increase again the number of countries and companies are developing reusable spacecraft. Seven-meter-sized space shuttle had taken off from Andhra Pradesh, and is expected to fly into the atmosphere as far as 70 kilometers prior to glide across the sea.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Monday joined the race to develop a space vehicle that can fly numerous times into space like aeroplanes by successfully conducting the maiden test flight of a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)-Technology Demonstrator at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acUGz)

The mini space shuttle called 'Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD)' has been launched on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Sriharikota. The spacecraft with a weight of 1.75 tons has been configured to act as a flying test bed to evaluate various technologies, viz., hypersonic flight, autonomous landing, powered cruise flight and hypersonic flight using air breathing propulsion towards realising a Two Stage to Orbit (TStO) fully Reusable Launch Vehicle.

ISRO-Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD). (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acUYu)

The space shuttle Model was developed during a period of five years at a cost of around 1 billion rupees (or about Rp.190 billion). And the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, praised the "diligent efforts" involving his country's scientists.

Since NASA stop the space shuttle program in 2011, emerging international competition to design the reusable spacecraft alternatives. Plane like that would cut the cost of space exploration mission in large numbers.

The mission of ISRO-Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD). (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acUvk)

Various private companies like SpaceX belonging to billionaire Elon Musk, and Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezo trying to fill that void. A number of countries such as Japan, Europe and Russia are also in the testing phase for similar technology.

In the mission, an HS9 solid rocket booster lifted the RLV-TD from its launch pad at 7 am to a height of 56 km where the RLV TD separated from the rocket and climbed to a height of 65 km before automatically steering itself back for a landing in the Bay of Bengal some 450 km away from the Sriharikota space station. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acUGz)

Currently, India has to have a spacecraft orbiting at the planet Mars atmosphere, which was launched in 2013, and is touted as the most advanced spacecraft of them until today. And India was projecting will launch the reusable space shuttle within the next decade. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDIAN EXPRESS]

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A unique Ukrainian Sturmvogel dieselpunk

Beyond what we thinking, that the characteristics of a custom motorcycle. What do you think about a café racer? Classic look? What you will see is a very different thing. It is a café racer which is inspired by the Sturmvogel variant. The plurals, Sturmvogel is the ground-attack version of the WWII Messerschmitt Me-262 jet fighter.

Sturmvogel Dieselpunk by Iron Custom Motorcycles. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acoIT)

Here is a 2009 Harley Davidson XR1200 by Yaroslav Luritskyi the owner of Iron Custom Motorcycles from Kharkov, Ukraine. 'Sturmvogel' dieselpunk racer came from never happened alternative future, revealing the perfection of internal combustion engines.

Imagine the zeitgeist of the 1920s-50s, combined with technologies available nowadays. Think of an engineer from that epoch brought to the world of today in a time-pod, who got access to the best components and created a dream machine.

Front and rear view of Sturmvogel Dieselpunk by Iron Custom Motorcycles. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acoIT)

Clean streamline modern lines. Pure power and speed. The form strictly follows the function – every small detail is for purpose. Custom-made monocoque and adjustable rear suspension. Through art, craftsmanship, engineering and integration work to achieve lower center of gravity, better balance and racing characteristics of the bike.

Right side view of Sturmvogel Dieselpunk by Iron Custom Motorcycles. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acoIT)

Influenced by UNESCO site 'Gosprom' (Kharkov, Ukraine) – a real building resembling those from a classic dieselpunk movie 'Metropolis'. This is the first motorcycle from Ukraine, who cashed 3rd-place Freestyle class Italian Motorcycles Championat, 4th-place Street perfomance Class World Championship of Custom Bike Building.

According to Yaroslav Luritskyi, that he wanted to create a motorcycle-style Dieselpunk with a high specification. What’s the the cool stuff? Motorcycle has a bodywork handcrafted by his team. it is a single piece, which contains all the controls, electrical, tank. They also changed the frame and suspension.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA[05062016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IRON MOTO | OTOMOTIF.ORG]

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Batmobile made by Indonesian students

For enthusiasts of the Batman movies are certainly familiar with the Batmobile. Yes, the Batmobile is Batman's car. Inspired by Batman's car, some students of ITS (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya) managed to bring a unique Batmobile of their work.

Lowo Ireng supercar made by the students of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya/ITS. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aeBhl)

According Grangsang Setya Ramadhani, one of the students who participated in this project, the car was named Lowo Ireng (Black Bat). Grangsang also not denied that the Batman's car that inspired him and his friends to create this unique car.

"Hence, we also call it as Lowo Ireng when first made in early 2014," said Grangsang to VIVA.co.id in the workshop of the National Electric Motors, ITS, Surabaya on May 23, 2016.

Left side view of Lowo Ireng supercar. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aeBza)

Grangsang revealed, the car can go up to speeds of 180 kilometers per hour. In addition, this car can achieve acceleration from 0 to 100 km per hour in just 10 seconds. According to him, it is fairly quick for a supercar made in Indonesia.

"The secret of its speed is on a machine that uses a V6 engine, and carbonate materials that we use in the car body, so his car into a lightweight but strong," said Grangsang.

It has been proven in several trials that have been undertaken by Lowo Ireng. In fact, Lowo Ireng also considered successfully completed the Tour de Java in 2014. Meanwhile, the fuel used for this car is RON 92 petrol or in Indonesia called Pertamax.

Other members of the team that the car maker, Hanif Taufik said the hardest part of the making of the car it is time to make the car body. The reason is, there are indentations in the car body was somewhat complicated, and must detail and took a long time. "Because it's all handmade," said Hanif.

When asked about their desire to make the car massively, Hanif answered when he and his friends still do not have that desire. However, the car was already getting offers from several parties.

"There were alumnies of ITS own, and the automotive expo visitors who saw this car, and the offer price of Rp.400 million (US. $29,704) to order similar car," said Hanif.

In the future, Hanif still have the desire to continue to develop the car. Lowo Ireng supercar is expected to be one to be reckoned with. "We are fully aware that the automotive world is always evolving rapidly, so we also want the Lowo Ireng able to compete with other cars," said Hanif. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VIVA.CO.ID]

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The simplicity concept of R 5 Hommage was revealed

BMW Motorrad is present in a luxury car exhibition named Concorso d'Elegance Villa d'Este on Lake Como, Italy with the figure of a classic bobber style motorcycle, BMW R 5 Hommage.

Its construction looks simple with the reference of 1930s BMW R 5 racing style bike that uses 500 cc engine to mark the company's 80th anniversary. But arguably, one of the most exciting aspects of R 5 is simplicity in both form and function. This simplicity has greatly influenced R 5 Hommage.

BMW R 5 Hommage, a concept of classic bobber style of 500 cc boxer BMW motorcycle. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aeMTs)

Head of Design BMW Motorrad, Edgar Heinrich, said, "To this day, R 5 remains one of the most exciting motorcycles in the BMW's history in my view."

Ola Stenegard, Head of Vehicle Design and Creative Director BMW Motorrad Heritage said, "In my opinion, interesting beauty and unique lies in its simplicity. In today's world is very simple to remain complicated, but it is very complicated to keep it simple. And the BMW R 5 captures the essence of a motorcycle."

Left side view of BMW R 5 Hommage. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aeMTs)

The engine used by R 5 Hommage has an interesting story of its own as it is really used in the race and suffered damage. Its 500 cc boxer engine supplied by Sebastian Gutsch, a motorcycle enthusiasts who could touch the speed of 135 km/h. This was coupled with a supercharged device that would take it as the incarnation of racing motorbike in the present era.

While Ronny and Benny Noren of the Noren Borthers workshop donated many custom devices of the body parts. The contemporary design also carry a distinctive pure handmade character of R 5 into the modern era that is truly unique.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ]

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Scientists managed to make a transparent wood

As far as the climate change worsening make innovations on objects made of environmentally friendly materials intensified. Previously we had been discussed about the transparent aluminum technology, so on this occasion will be discussed about the  transparent wood.

Although the technology has advanced, the wood is still one of the most popular materials for building materials. Therefore, the wood is cheap, strong and can be updated. Now, scientists are finding new ways to increase the value-added of wood.

Transparent wood material can be used as a replacement for glass. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1akg5l)

That is what makes a group of scientists from the University of Marland managed to find a new breakthrough. They have just created a glass-like transparent wood. The form is transparent and the material that is stronger than usual wood, make it described as the replacing materials of glass in the future.

To create the transparent wood, researchers chemically removed lignin from wood. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1akg4Q)

The glass-like  transparent wood is made by two major steps. First, by removing all content of lignin (a natural fiber found in wood) chemically. Lignin is found in the cell walls of the wood material. This step is similar to the way that is done by the paper manufacturer. The lignin removal process made the wood looks white, but does not make it transparent or opaque. Therefore, the wood itself is holding a light.

Materials scientist Liangbing Hu and his team at the University of Maryland, removed the molecule in wood lignin that makes it rigid and dark in color. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1akg4Q)

Second, to make it transparent, the wood from the previous process need to be added with the prepolymerized methyl methacrylate (PMMA). With the polymer, the team managed to change the refractive index so as to obtain a light transmission up to 85 percent. However, the addition of these polymers still able to maintain the wooden structure as original properties.

"Fiber alcove carved on the walls of xylem make it into a solid. For the first time we can keep the wood structure and making it transparent and simultaneously strengthen it," said Dr Liangbing Hu of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Interestingly, although made of wood, apparently the nature of the material has been changed. If the wood is usually known as an insulator material or could not send the heat and electricity well, but the transparent wood material is vice versa. It even has the capability of transmitting electricity and heat well so that it can be used in the electrical applications such as solar cells.

"The windows are made of glass becomes a major problem in the summer and winter, they have poorly capability of thermal insulation. If using the transparent wood, the amount of light absorbed will be higher and the efficiency increased to 30 percent," added Dr. Liangbing Hu.

Researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a transparent wood material that could change the way we construct buildings and solar panels. To create the transparent wood, researchers chemically removed lignin from samples of commercial balsa wood and added acrylic. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1akg4Q)

Something similar had previously been carried out by a group of scientists in Sweden that succeeded to process the wood becomes transparent and  also can serve as solar cells. "Transparent wood is a good material for solar cells because the material cost is cheap and comes from renewable resources," said the lead researcher Lars Berglund from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

Long before the wood-based material has been made transparent like what was done by these scientists. Wood has been used for material for computer chips. "Previously no one is making a transparent wood material to something bigger such as a building or solar cells," he said.

Not only used for solar cells. The transparent wood can also be used to create windows that are stronger than glass. If used for solar cells, this material could replace silica-based glass material. Silica still let a lot of light to pass through. Now, the team is working to boost porses manufacturing to ensure the process is inexpensive and can be used in bulk. The research is published in the Biomacromolecular journal. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL]

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