Citizen Science Project

Zooniverse is a citizen science portal that grew from the original Galazy Zoo project. It hosts numerous projects which allow users to participate in scientific research. This is a fun site for anyone looking for a new nerd hobby. You can choose from a variety of projects like Exploring the surface of the moon, tracking solar storms, search for exploding stars, model earth's climate using wartime marine logs, etc. These activities are fun and you can post your scores and badges on various social sites letting everyone know your contributions to scientific advancement.

Wireless recharging?!

Imagine wirelessly recharging your phone in a cafe through the energy network. Think how convenient it would be if we could recharge electronic devices without having to plug them in.

The WiTricity Corporation has developed a novel technology to handle just this sort of wireless energy transfers. The company makes a system of magnetic coils and paired electronics that turn wireless charging into a built in feature of gadgets.

Check out more about the company here.

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