Sun, May 20, 2012

Of Note is devoted to things that we come across and feel that it would enhance our skills and knowledge, bring a smile to our face and/or inspire/motivate us to live a better life.

In this section, you will find subject areas involving Humor, Photography, Health and Wellness, The Environment, Lifestyle, Personal Finance, Science and Technology, Gadgets...

Spray On Liquid Glass

How would you like something that is transparent, non-toxic, and can protect virtually any surface against almost any damage from hazards such as water, UV radiation, dirt, heat, and bacterial infections?

How about a coating that is also flexible and breathable, which makes it suitable for use on an enormous array of products?

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Science & Technology

1-billionth Scale Model of the USS Enterprise

I (like many) grew up with Star Trek and have followed it pretty much through every incarnation on TV and Film.

The new remake of the Star Trek series that takes us back to how James T. Kirk and the gang got together but made the USS Enterprise much bigger than the original show.

Going in a completely opposite way, this is a picture measuring just 8.8-micrometers long.

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Of Note - Science & Technology

recon-goggles

Recon and Zeal have teamed up to bring the Transcend Ski Goggles that has an inbuilt Heads Up Display (HUD).

Called "The planet's first GPS and sensor-laden ski goggles", these things are supposed to be capable of logging speed, altitude, temperature and time details, and the side-mounted toggle switches will enable you to view said data in real time.

However, if you’re going to drop off the edge of that run called “Don’t Miss”, then maybe not so much…

The video (after the break) puts things into prospective.

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Of Note - Science & Technology