Selasa, 29 Mei 2012
Virus Power
Scientists have developed an electric generator that uses viruses to convert mechanical energy into electricity. To achieve this, they first had to boost the voltage that the M13 bacteriophage virus, which they already knew had some piezoelectric potential, could generate. Once they had done this, they attached a multilayered film of the virus to an electrode and found that tapping the electrode generated enough electricity to power a small LCD screen. Someday, similar devices could be used to
Senin, 28 Mei 2012
Eugène François Vidocq
Vidocq was a career criminal who became a spy for the Paris police while in prison in 1809. After 21 months of spying, he was released and organized a plainclothes unit. In 1817 alone, he played a role in 811 arrests. In 1832, accusations that he was instigating crimes for the purpose of uncovering them forced his resignation. He recounted his exploits in his memoirs, inspiring several fictional accounts. Considered the father of modern criminology, Vidocq pioneered what investigative methods?
Jumat, 25 Mei 2012
The Dhammapada – forest of desire
“Cut down the whole forest of desire, not just one tree only.” ~The
Jawaharlal Nehru – game
“Life is a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.” ~Jawaharlal
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