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This Is NASA’s New Solar-Electric Propulsion Engine
NASA has posted an image of its new solar-electric propulsion thruster, which uses xenon ions for propulsion The engine in the photo, blue with the glow of xenon gas, is being considered to become a part of NASA’s Asteroid Retrieval … Continue reading
Where Singers Botch the National Anthem Most [VIDEO]
Pre-game singers mangling the national anthem rank both among the most cringe-inducing and oddly entertaining traditions in American sports. Sure, most of the time the anthem goes off without a hitch, but it’s often the hiccups and mangled lines we … Continue reading
25 Best Free Android Apps
Whether you’re an Android newbie or a longtime user looking to boost your experience without breaking the bank, one thing is certain: You’re going to need some apps. Not sure where to start? Mashable has you covered. SEE ALSO: 10 … Continue reading
North Korea’s English Propaganda Broadcast Now Online
If you wanted to listen to North Korea’s English-language propaganda in the past, your only option was to buy a shortwave radio or listen to edited clips on the Voice of [North] Korea website Now, according to North Korea Tech … Continue reading
Boeing’s Phantom Badger Combat Jeep Fits in a Small Plane
It’s neither an ATV, nor a mini Humvee. Boeing’s new Phantom Badger vehicle is a little jeep that can fit inside of a V-22 Osprey aircraft. Boeing’s new proposal for a tactical vehicle can be loaded into a V-22 plane … Continue reading
See the Champions League Final Recreated With Legos
This Saturday, Bayern Munchen won the Champions League final game against Borussia Dortmund 2:1, securing the team’s fifth title in Europe’s most prestigious football cup The game was intense, with Arjen Robben scoring for his team in the 89th minute … Continue reading
Chris Christie Won a Stuffed Bear for Barack Obama Today
President Barack Obama got a lesson in football carnival games from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday afternoon as they toured the rebuilt Jersey Shore together. Obama missed several attempts at throwing a football through a hoop — the … Continue reading
LG Won’t Make Another Google Phone, VP Says
LG will not make Google’s next Nexus device, the Nexus 5, despite previous rumors. In an interview with Dutch website All About Phones, Won Kim, vice president of LG Mobile Europe, indicated that the company has no plans to produce … Continue reading
Google Maps Brings Bike Directions to 6 European Countries
Are you in need of turn-by-turn navigation for your cycling adventures in Europe? Cyclists rejoice, as Google Maps has just added bike directions to six new European countries: Germany, France, Poland, Ireland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. Just like in other countries … Continue reading
Google Brings Skeeball to Your Browser
Just in time for summer, Google is rolling out a modern twist on the classic boardwalk game Skeeball The game, called “Roll It,” can be played directly in your Chrome browser — and if you don’t already have Chrome, this … Continue reading