Possible Breakthrough In Hydrogen Energy 326
destinyland writes "MIT researchers have developed a method of splitting a water molecule by emulating the way blue-green algae separates oxygen from hydrogen. One chemistry professor called it 'an extremely clever piece of work' that addresses 'the nanoscale organization of the components.' Using sunlight rather than electricity to make hydrogen from water could greatly improve the efficiency of the process. The hydrogen can be stored for generating electricity or burned as fuel for cars. The project is being led by the winner of a 2004 MacArthur Foundation genius grant, who uses genetically engineered viruses as templates for nanoscale electronic components. 'Suddenly, I wondered, what if we could assemble materials like the abalone does — but not be limited to one element?'" Here is the press release from MIT; the research paper is available only to subscribers of Nature Nanotechnology (or those willing to part with $18).
Comment Re:From what I've heard, it really is that bad... (Score 1) 673
Yep
Problem solved!
If the engines all quit, there's to much ash!
Simples
Cheers
Problem solved!
If the engines all quit, there's to much ash!
Simples
Cheers
Comment Re:Reply (Score 1) 462
Ha!!
You beat me to it!!
Any Joe that leaves his/her PC on for months is :
1 Running Linux anyway
2 Keeps the black hats away themselves
This is a good idea for the many people I talk to who will not use online banking.
Cheers
Bob
You beat me to it!!
Any Joe that leaves his/her PC on for months is
1 Running Linux anyway
2 Keeps the black hats away themselves
This is a good idea for the many people I talk to who will not use online banking.
Cheers
Bob
Comment Re: here$ the new$ (Score 1) 127
Yep
Had the same here in Cardiff.
Guy thought Linux was strange and only used a snide copy of win2000.
When that died on him He asked me if I could get him a copy of Win2k to install.
I said no, I'll install Linux for his needs ( basically ebay!!) He's now stuck with a broken Win2k and no drivers for his old scanners.
He still complain a lot though!!!
Comment Re:My plan worked (Score 1) 422
That exactly what I do for the less techies. Works a charm.
I never get asked where is IE!
Cheers
Bob
I never get asked where is IE!
Cheers
Bob
Comment Re:damage (Score 1) 256
You mustn't live in the west then.
They can look and seize your kit and keep it then return it with no explanation at all.
At least Amazon said Oooop's
This wont worry you till it's your turn, then you'll be looking to the minority slashdotters who really care!
Cheers
Bob
They can look and seize your kit and keep it then return it with no explanation at all.
At least Amazon said Oooop's
This wont worry you till it's your turn, then you'll be looking to the minority slashdotters who really care!
Cheers
Bob
Comment Re:Outbreak Of Sanity (Score 1) 352
HI HP are doing this now.
Linux has 2 gigs of ram and other nice things.
It's called the HP MI I think
Wonder if this will change things.
Cheers
Bob
Linux has 2 gigs of ram and other nice things.
It's called the HP MI I think
Wonder if this will change things.
Cheers
Bob
Comment Re:Why not open it up (Score 1) 580
Not for me it isn't!
I am a Linux user and now and again I have to help out the Vista members of the family.
I can't even find my way round the interface in vista!
Ubuntu is easier to install than windows, as it's quicker!
As regards help from forums, there is enough info for most people to learn the basics, as you did with windows at one point, and buy kit that will run Linux.
If you buy windows only kit (really cheap) then you'll have to run windows.
Most of the kit that's runs on Linux runs better on windows as well.
I'd say Linux is for more advanced users who have grown out of windows and lockin and now want to learn more about computers in general.
Cheers
Bob
I am a Linux user and now and again I have to help out the Vista members of the family.
I can't even find my way round the interface in vista!
Ubuntu is easier to install than windows, as it's quicker!
As regards help from forums, there is enough info for most people to learn the basics, as you did with windows at one point, and buy kit that will run Linux.
If you buy windows only kit (really cheap) then you'll have to run windows.
Most of the kit that's runs on Linux runs better on windows as well.
I'd say Linux is for more advanced users who have grown out of windows and lockin and now want to learn more about computers in general.
Cheers
Bob
Comment Re:Magic smoke (Score 1) 348
What about a button to power the dam things off
instead of waiting for it to maybe stop(windows)
I'm amazed this hasn't been done by the FLOSS people who have less patience than me
Cheers
Bob
instead of waiting for it to maybe stop(windows)
I'm amazed this hasn't been done by the FLOSS people who have less patience than me
Cheers
Bob
Comment Re:Um, what? (Score 1) 492
But it works!
Superb piece of music
And 'who you gonna sue - all players
Funk starts in the dark and moves into the light.
Cheers
Bob
Superb piece of music
And 'who you gonna sue - all players
Funk starts in the dark and moves into the light.
Cheers
Bob
Comment Re:and round and round we go (Score 1) 204
And what if you get the electricity from wind solar/wave to make storage of 'browns' gas.
Works then
Comment Re:Good Call (Score 1) 190
HI
I see where your at on this, but must take this further.
As regards the moves from the Chuck Norris and co on TV/film, they at least show what happens when you kick/punch or head butt someone
I think things like 'Buffy the vampire slayer' are worse.
Although these programs don't show blood and guts, they also don't show the consequence's of kicking someone in the head
How many kids try this at school and really don't realise the damage they can do!
Cheers
Bob
I see where your at on this, but must take this further.
As regards the moves from the Chuck Norris and co on TV/film, they at least show what happens when you kick/punch or head butt someone
I think things like 'Buffy the vampire slayer' are worse.
Although these programs don't show blood and guts, they also don't show the consequence's of kicking someone in the head
How many kids try this at school and really don't realise the damage they can do!
Cheers
Bob
Comment Re:Yes (Score 1) 763
Only when you pay for them!
Comment Re:IE Almost 70% -- Really? (Score 1) 640
This true?
Cheers
Bob
Cheers
Bob