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Scientists put the Sun in our pockets

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by Areometer, Apr 28, 2005.

  1. Areometer

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    A pocket-sized device which can harness fusion, the energy source of the Sun, with the help of crystals no bigger than a sugar cube has been developed by scientists.

    The "pocket fusion" device, described today in the journal Nature, raises new possibilities in fields as diverse as space propulsion, medical diagnostics, cancer treatment and the hunt for concealed weapons.

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    #1 Areometer, Apr 28, 2005
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    How cool is that?
     
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    Hm, I have an online subsription to Nature... I'll have to check that out. I knew there was a new issue out, just haven't had time to read it.
     
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    That can't be right. The answer is ANWR and Hydrogen.

    Bush told us so.
     
    #4 prius04, Apr 29, 2005
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    they were chatting.. er.. broadcasting this on KGO the other day. was pretty amusing to here. it's soo tiny it can't be used for anything.. but it's stable and it has potential.
     
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    oh yeah. and i'm probably the only 21 year old to listen to KGO hehe
     
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