Aerogel is a low-density solid-state material derived from gel in which the liquid component of the gel has been replaced with gas. The result is an extremely low density solid with several remarkable properties, most notably its effectiveness as an insulator. It is nicknamed frozen smoke, solid smoke or blue smoke due to its semi-transparent [...]
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Ferrofluid is a really interesting material. As the name suggests it is a runny fluid….until it is subjected to a magnet. Ferrofluid reacts to magnetic fields, often changing into seemingly impossible shapes as it tries to maintain the shape of the magnetic field. The most common form of ferrofluid is ultra fine iron particles which [...]
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Polymorph is a fascinating new type of material. It is perfect for hobbyists whether you are model making or prototyping. At room temperature it just as strong as a normal plastic but at 62 degrees C becomes soft and mouldable. It can be heated easily and quickly either with hot water or hairdryer. Polymorph can [...]
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This Thinking Putty has unique and mind-blowing awesome magnetic properties! When Super Magnetic Thinking Putty is stretched, molded, or shaped, the putty has no magnetic charge and behaves like any other Thinking Putty. However, in the presence of a magnetic field, its magnetic forces begin to align. Suddenly, a truly Super Magnetic Thinking Putty is [...]
Environmental Protection Staple Free Stapleless Stapler
Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in GadgetsComments Off
Office work means files, papers, reports, MIS, Vouchers and what not. Loads of paper on different heads and clump them properly is a major part of the office management. Similarly at school and colleges, there are notes, question papers, answer papers, reports etc which too needs bundling up. Apart from these there are many places [...]
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Small size, easy to carry Find your key or any other items easily Remote control by sound Whistle or shout within 7 meters to make it beep and flash I remember we had these in late 80s and use to whistle to activte it. Was available from Hall Road, Lahore. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sound-Key-Finder-Locator-Find-Lost-Keys-Chain-Whistle-NEW-/260919006466?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbffc1502
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Can’t shoot this! If Batman had a clipboard, it would be this one. If Superman was a clipboard, it would be this one. Why? Because this clipboard is bulletproof. Yeah, you read that right: bulletproof. It can hold paper AND stop a 9mm bullet in its tracks. We call it the Bulletproof Body Armor Clipboard, [...]
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The “Bang Bang Handle” is a door-handle made from a 9 mm Makarov semi-automatic pistol (“the personal weapon of the Soviet and post-Soviet armed forces and law enforcement”). It was designed by Nikita Kovalev, who included a lot of detail about the Marakov in his documentation. Available in many colorful metallic platings. http://www.behance.net/gallery/bang-bang-handle/1871397
Hybrid fiber optic cable carries data and power
Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in Information TechnologyComments Off
When you want to isolate communications between two devices or locations, a fiber optic link is one of the best ways to go. Under some circumstances, however, you might also want to isolate the transmission of power – in situations where traditional copper wire might prove unsafe or impractical, for instance. That’s why researchers at [...]
Buhel Speakgoggle lets you talk through your nose bones
Posted: 4th February 2012 by Noman Shah in HealthComments Off
Traditionally just big, goofy optics designed to protect your eyes from cold, snow and bright light, ski goggles have taken all kinds of new roles over the past few winters. Some goggles track your speed and vertical and some capture video. The Buhel Speakgoggle provides a seamless, vibration-based communications mechanism to keep you in touch [...]