Can Humans fight the aging?

Are you afraid of old? Wrinkles? Becoming senile? Or, spend the rest of the time in helplessness? All it will no longer be a problem. Soon human freed from these concerns. Human's physical body will no longer aging.

According to the founder as well as a senior scientist of Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence (SENS) Research Foundation. Aubrey de Grey is very confident that human immortality can be realized.

Can Humans fight the aging? (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aKeRI)

"The study we're working on fixing the effects of aging will allow humans to live a thousand years. Or even do not need to die," she said. According to the Cambridge University alumnus, there are still too few scientists who study on the prevention of aging.

"So, people strongly believe in the concept that being old is a natural process. But, in fact not the case. In my opinion, being old can be fought," said De Grey. Old, she added, is a sign that the body is damaged.

In an interview with The Actuary, De Grey likens the human body to a machine. Like the engine, in the human body there are many components.

"Like a car's engine or an aircraft engine, the human body also bears the accumulation of damage that occurred during his life as a consequence of normal," she explained about the aging process.

Although normal, the damage can be prevented or corrected. "Just a matter of time until people can find the most appropriate formula to repair the damage in the body such as the damage to the vehicle's engine," she said.

That explanation makes De Grey harvest many criticisms. However, she stuck to her line. "Over time, our research shows things are increasingly significant," she said.

Therefore, De Grey was getting steady work on the study. Now she is getting immune to criticism. Moreover, after many separate studies appearing and even support such studies. One of these studies on the Metformin, Rapamycin, and Resveratrol that can prevent cell aging. "I believe science can cure aging," she said.

With the aid of drugs, according to her, the body will be fooled. The manipulation is what then makes the aging process in the body stops. De Grey convinced, over time, her research will be more perfect. Thus, hope to extend human life in a better quality nor impossible.

The genes study

Have the same mission with Aubrey de Grey of SENS, the scientists from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the University of Washington believe, by doing a bit of genetic change, the human lifespan can be increased up to 60 percent.

The research they've done during the past ten years have identified 238 genes that when removed can extend the life span of yeast cells. These genes are mostly found in mammals, including humans, so it may just human lifespan can be extended by removing those genes.

To identify the gene responsible for the aging process, the scientists examined 4,698 yeast cell lines, each of which has been removed one of their genes and then monitor how long these cells could live before stopping breakaway.

According to Dr. Mark McCormick of the Buck Institute, the best results of the research is the elimination of a gene that can extend the life of yeast cells by up to 60 percent longer than the normal yeast cells. The gene is a gene LOS1, that associated with changes in genes associated with calorie restriction through fasting and extended life.

According to Dr. Kennedy, lead author of the study, by removing the hormones that encourage the growth could affect the body to slow aging. The latest study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SENS RESEARCH FOUNDATION]

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Tomahawk pure electric supercar will be available in 2017

Do you remembered on the car figure named Tomahawk that have ever published by us in an article some time ago (jump to the article)? Lately, it seems as though automotive manufacturers are introducing new supercars on a weekly basis — and the impression is similar for the electric vehicle market In general, the total number of EVs sold is expected to increase from 2.6 million (2015) to over six million by 2024, said Dubuc Motors, who is looking to get a share of the pie with its Tomahawk supercar.

Quebec-based Dubuc Motors is aiming to release its new luxury electric supercar, the Tomahawk. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aMCeM)

The Canadian company, based in Quebec City, will use a U.S. equity crowdfunding platform (StartEngine) to raise money for its electric model in hopes of selling it in 2017. 

"Equity crowdfunding is fueling innovation, enabling investors across America to support progressive companies like Dubuc Motors at a ground floor level," said Ron Miller, CEO of StartEngine.

Mario Dubuc is the co-Founder of Dubuc Motors, who will be the first EV company in history to launch its electric supercar, the Tomahawk, through an equity crowdfunding platform. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aMDah)

The Tomahawk EV will be manufactured in North America, and will include an all-aluminum exterior, and scissor doors that Tech Vibes says can "move at a 95 degree angle." The model also features a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree cameras, navigation, wireless connectivity and more. For comfort and ease-of-mind, hands-free voice-activated commands, advanced collision warnings, and an onboard computer are also part of the deal.

Right side view of Dubuc's Tomahawk EV. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aMD9b)

Performance-wise, the supercar is capable of accelerating from zero-to-60 miles per hour in 3 seconds and reaching a maximum speed of 160 mph. The car also gets a 300-mile range, and uses two electric motors (one for the front, and one for the rear) and a single-speed transmission. It also features all-wheel drive, an adjustable air suspension for ride height, an aluminum sport double wishbone suspension (front and rear), and a flat undercarriage (perhaps for battery arrangement). Not all of the vehicle’s specifications have been revealed, but the automaker has included enough information to get enthusiasts excited about the 2017 launch.

Rear view of Dubuc's Tomahawk EV. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aMDJW)

The company is aiming to produce 1,500 units per year of its Tomahawk electric supercar, said StartEngine. The beast will be sold mainly in the U.S., Europe, and China, and will be priced from about US. $110,000 (similar to the now discontinued Tesla Roadster). It’s meant to "complete the Tesla line," said Dubuc Motors, who is aiming to capture a market of wealthy young buyers in their mid-twenties.

With production set to start next year, supercar enthusiasts with a preference for EV models can reserve their vehicle now with a $5,000 deposit. They can choose between several available colors, ranging from Electric Green, Night Rider Black, Burning Red, Screaming Yellow, Vibrant Orange, and Classic 2 Tone. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DUBUC MOTORS | CNBC]
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Tiger Neo Café Racer Concept

Yuwono Jati from Lunatic Inc. was surfing on the internet sought after the right café racer style for his modification bike. And then he tried to transferring those inspiring ideas on the 2006 Honda Tiger of his. With the concept of this Neo Café Racer Concept, which also made the Lunatic Inc. became a champion at the 2016 HMC Serpong, last weekend.

Tiger Neo Café Racer Concept by Lunatic Inc. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aNYjM)

The Joglo-based workshop won the championship in the class of moped and sport racing of the Honda Modification Contest (Honda Modif Contest/HMC) 2016 in Serpong, South Tangerang.

Jati saw, the proliferation of custom bike culture trend growing today, challenging him out of the general grip with developing something different. One bow refers to the style of café racer classic racing motorcycles.

"I want to find something different from the usual café racer style. I then browse the Internet, see the modification of abroad workshops for inspiration," he said.

Left side view of Lunatic-Tiger Neo Café Racer Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aNYjM)

One breakthrough he did, which makes the concept of a unified body of one piece started from the fairing, gas tank, until the tail. By using the galvanized steel materials, to anticipate if there were many revisions during the modification process. The sub frame is certainly trimmed, to adjust the size of the body.

"I saw the café racer motorcycles are usually the fairing parts and body made apart, I try to make a difference by making it into one. The process of making the body somewhat difficult, due to six revisions. I use galvanized steel materials of  1.2 mm thick so that are not easily destroyed during the revision," said this stumpy man.

Right side view of Lunatic-Tiger Neo Café Racer Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aNYjM)

During work on his motorcycle, he was looking for his own the modification components required. One was a pair of rim obtained in the secondhand auto parts store. "Rims once used by Cagiva Freccia, the brand Grimeca. I got it at the secondhand auto parts store," Jati said while laughing.

Here are several pictures of Neo Café Racer Concept. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1aNYjM)

His favourites with the graphics of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), which has the colors of red, blue, and white, making him chose these colors for his bike. At the fairing, there are number #1, like a number on the racing motorcycle. "I gave the numbers #1, because Honda's got jargon 'One Heart', and also as a motivation become a champion," Jati said further.

The engine section unchanged. All was still the standard, this is done so that the motorcycle is not prone to damage. With the flashy and cool display of Lunatic-Tiger Neo Café Racer Concept of his, make Jati rarely use the bike for his  daily activities. "This motorcycle just for the contest," he said so.

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.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LUNATIC INC. | NAIKMOTOR]
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The world's longest insect found in China

A half-meter long insect was found in southern China, has been named as the longest insect in the world, as reported by Xinhua this week. An insect with a 62.4 centimeters long was found two years ago in the province of Guangxi.

According to the Insect Museum of West China, the animals commonly called as the stick grasshoppers, now holds the record for the longest insect are among 807,625 insect species in the world.

A stick grasshopper. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aAVJJ)

The previous record for the longest insect in the world pinned on a stick grasshopper found in 2008 in Malaysia. Insects along the 56.7 cm, which is now on display at the National History Museum, London, England.

The longest stick grasshopper in China was found by Zhao Li, a local scientist. He was hunting insects for six years, after hearing the villagers story about the grasshopper as big as the human finger with a length of more than half a meter.

The file photo shows the world's longest insect (C) compared with other insects in size. The Insect Museum of West China in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, told Xinhua Thursday that a 62.4-cm-long stick insect found during a field inspection in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in 2014 has broken the record for length for all 807,625 insects discovered so far. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aAV89)

"I'm collecting insects in a mountain height of 1,200 meters in the city of Liuzhou, Guangxi on August 16, 2014, when a black shadow appeared in the distance. It is similar to tree branches," said Zhao.

The file photo shows the world's longest insect on the forearm of an adult. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aAV89)

"I approached it and was surprised, because the legs of a giant insect that even as long as the body of the animal itself," he added.

The stick grasshopper was then named Phryganistria chinensis Zhao, in honor of the inventor himself. A scientific review of the insects will also be published soon. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | XINHUA]

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To celebrate their 24th anniversary, Audi set up a 'Selection 24H'

In order to celebrate the 24th anniversary, Audi has introduced a limited edition variant of the R8 V10 Plus. This limited edition model will be called the Audi R8 Selection 24H. The display of R8 24H was painted in gray with black accents and red.

Audi released the R8 Selection 24H for their 24th anniversary. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aM7Wa)

Materials used for car body kits are carbon fiber so that the car appears to be lighter. For the wheels, the car is wearing a size 20-inch aluminum wheels with glossy black color. On the inside of the cabin is also embedded the carbon fiber material on the dashboard, center console and vehicle number plates.

Left side view of Audi R8 Selection 24H. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aM7Wa)

As reported by Leaflanenews on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, each the Selection 24H will come with the standard dynamic steering wheel, adaptive and fully adjustable suspension, also equipped with a laser light.

Rear side view of Audi R8 Selection 24H. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aM7Wa)

Audi has yet to make mechanical modifications on the R8 Selection 24H, which means that the car is still powered by a V10 engine 5.2-liter naturally-aspirated makes 540 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 398 pound-feet of torque at 6,500 rpm.

The car can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds, and goes on to a top speed of up to 205 mph. The production of the Audi R8 24H Selection will be limited, according to the news this car will be made many as 24 units. The price offered around the US. $260 thousand or approximately Rp. 3.64 billion. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEFTLANENEWS]

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Armotia's new electric dirt bikes ready to go

Armotia, an Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer, recently has launched the latest dirt bikes, ie Armotia Due R (off-road version) and Armotia Due X (supermoto version). Both models use the two-wheel drive system.

Armotia Due X (the supermoto version). (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aNqii)

Like 4WD offroad car, the motorcycles have two eelectric-powered propulsion, respectively at the front and rear wheels. At the front wheels are driven using an independent electric motor while the rear use a chain that is connected directly to the main electric motor.

The supermoto version (Armotia Due X) has a little more top speed than this off-road version (Armotia Due R). (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aNqii)

As quoted from Canada MotoGuide, Armotia claim their products are able to explore a variety of terrains, such as steep climbs up the rocky path. The main electric motor driven units of electricity in a battery power source of 5.1 kWh. While the electric motor in the front wheel to produce power equivalent to 15 hp. The maximum speed reached was 80 kilometers per hour (for Armotia Due X) and 90 kph (for Armotia Due R).

This bikes are also equipped with the device which also connected to the engine's telemetry system, so that the rider can know the entire condition of the engine via a smartphone. The device is also equipped with GPS systems and Bluetooth.

For those of you who are interested to be able to have these electric powered motorcycles, Armotia will sell at the price of US. $13,460 or approximately Rp.179 million.

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 | ARMOTIA | CANADA MOTOGUIDE]

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Looking back at the first controlled computer

Konrad Zuse was a German scientist, who is also mentioned as a pioneer of the computer. This nickname pinned not without reason. Zuse succeeded in creating a the Z3, a first automatic machine that can be reprogrammed and functioned freely. The Z3 used binary numbers and floating point arithmetic. The Z3 also utilized a punched film for program input.

Zuse demonstrated and presented the Z3 to the audience who are scientists, like Alfred Teichmann and C. Schmieden, in the German Aviation Laboratory (now German Aerospace Center), May 12, 1941. The demonstration was a success.

A replica of the Z3 computer that is stored in the Deutsches Museum in Munich. The Z3 computer built by Konrad Zuse, and presented for the first time on May 12, 1941. The Z3 is the first computer that the program can be controlled. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aKrfU)

The Z3 is one of secret projects of the German government at the time. Through tight surveillance, it used by the German Aircraft Research Institute to analyze the statistical of wing flutter in the aircraft design. Joseph Jennissen, as a member of the Reich Air Ministry acted as federal supervisor.

Dr. Zuse pioneering work in the development of the computer was not widely known until 1965 when descriptions of his work were translated into English. His first computers pre-dated those built by Howard Aiken, John V. Atanasoff, as well as the ENIAC, built by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly.

Zuse was unable to obtain government funding for his computer research, however, and the war effectively blocked communications between his work and that being done in other parts of the world. His first computers were originally called V1, V2, and V3 ("V" for "Versuchsmodell" German for experimental model). Later he changed the "V" to a "Z" so as not to be confused with Germany's V rockets.

Konrad Zuse, a brilliant engineer and computer pioneer who built the Z3 computer. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aKrm1)

In 1943, the Z3 was destroyed during the Allied bombing to Berlin (in World War II). THen, it took 17 years before the Zuse KG company that owned by Bad Hersfeld managed to build a fully functioning replica.

This computer uses 2,600 telephone relays, where 600 relays in an arithmetic unit and another 2,000 in the memory; memory of 22 bit (64 words); the Z3 frequency used was 5.3 Hertz. Practically almost all of the modern computer features contained in the Z3. One that does not exist is a 'jump' instruction. Despite not having a jump feature, Zuse believed to know, given that he implement those instructions into micro code for floating point calculations.

In 1967, the Z3 display at the Montreal Expo and received great attention. Now, the computer weighing 1 ton is kept at the Deutsches Museum, in Munich. Before building the Z3 (1941), Zuse built the Z1 (1938) and Z2 (1940). Post-World War II, Zuse updating his Z machines in the Z4 series (1950). ***  [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INDONESIA]

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