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Posted on February 10, 2017

How Much Energy Does Iron Fist Pack Into His Superpowered Punch?

How Much Energy Does Iron Fist Pack Into His Superpowered Punch?
In the latest trailer for the Netflix show <em>Iron Fist</em>, we get to see the superhero's power punch. Here is an estimate of its energy and power. The post How Much Energy Does Iron Fist Pack Into His Superpowered Punch? appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on January 25, 2017

Making Sense of President Trump’s Contradictory Energy Plan

Making Sense of President Trump’s Contradictory Energy Plan
Experts say his plan to bring back coal and increase oil and gas defies reason. The post Making Sense of President Trump’s Contradictory Energy Plan appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on January 24, 2017

Let’s Geek Out on the Physics of Leyden Jars

Let’s Geek Out on the Physics of Leyden Jars
In a recent episode of 'MacGyver,' our hero uses a Leyden jar to store energy. What is a Leyden jar and how much energy could it store? The post Let's Geek Out on the Physics of Leyden Jars appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on January 19, 2017

3 Questions for Rick Perry, Trump’s Pick to Lead the Um… Um… Oh Yeah, the Department of Energy

3 Questions for Rick Perry, Trump’s Pick to Lead the Um… Um… Oh Yeah, the Department of Energy
Rick Perry once couldn't remember the name of the agency he's been nominated to lead. The post 3 Questions for Rick Perry, Trump's Pick to Lead the Um... Um... Oh Yeah, the Department of Energy appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on January 3, 2017

How Long Would It Take to Scale a Mountain in a Human-Powered Chairlift?

How Long Would It Take to Scale a Mountain in a Human-Powered Chairlift?
How much power per person does a traditional chairlift need? What are some other options if we wanted to do something cool? The post How Long Would It Take to Scale a Mountain in a Human-Powered Chairlift? appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on October 28, 2016

Climate campaigners should have the right to sue governments

The Australian government wants to stop environmental groups using the courts to halt carbon-belching projects, but we all deserve to be heard, says Alice Klein
Posted on October 28, 2016

Molten Salt Reactors Could Soon Help Power Earth—And One Day Mars

Molten Salt Reactors Could Soon Help Power Earth—And One Day Mars
If we get our way and really put humans on Mars in the next two decades, they're gonna need power. The post Molten Salt Reactors Could Soon Help Power Earth—And One Day Mars appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on October 6, 2016

Let’s Put the Water Back on Top of Antarctica

Let’s Put the Water Back on Top of Antarctica
How much energy would it require to move 1 meter depth of water from the ocean to the top of the Antarctica ice sheet? The post Let's Put the Water Back on Top of Antarctica appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on September 28, 2016

What’s Your Ideal Running Speed to Conserve Energy?

What’s Your Ideal Running Speed to Conserve Energy?
Clearly running faster uses more energy. But at what speed does a human use the least amount of energy? Here is a model with estimates. The post What’s Your Ideal Running Speed to Conserve Energy? appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on September 15, 2016

UK approves controversial Hinkley C nuclear power plant

A controversial £18 billion nuclear power plant has been given the government go-ahead after much delay and criticism of its high costs and delays

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