Carnival of Space 169

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software 1. Urban Astronomer looks at the question Are the universal constants changing? The two fundamental assumptions about modern cosmology (the study of the origins of the universe) and astrophysics are homogeneity and universality. The first means that matter is evenly spread out through the universe (if …

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Canada, Scandinavia, Russia and the northern United States Will Thrive in Globally Warmer Future

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software UCLA predicts that global warming will have positive economic effects for Canada, Scandinavia, Russia and the northern United States. Laurence C. Smith writes in “The World in 2050: Four Forces Shaping Civilization’s Northern Future” (Dutton Books), scheduled for publication Sept. 23. 2010. While wreaking havoc on …

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Graphite Foam Can Cool LED Lights and Lower Maintenance Costs

Ad Support : Nano Technology   Netbook    Technology News    Computer Software Oak Ridge National Lab has graphite foam for cooling LED lighting to double the lifespan and reduce costs. This technology will reduce temperatures and increase the life of the LED lighting systems, what it will really do is save municipalities millions of dollars every year in …

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