NASA will give you $30,000 if you can solve their 'space poop' problem

NASA will give you $30,000 if you can solve their 'space poop' problem
The problem is this: During launch and entry, astronauts are locked into their suits, unable to access any part of their body for hours. As a result, if they need to urination, defecate or are menstruating, they must do so in special adult diapers.

December 5, 2016 at 01:51AM
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Achates' Opposed Piston Engine Could Revive Pull More Power From Less Fuel

Achates' Opposed Piston Engine Could Revive Pull More Power From Less Fuel
Most car engines use a four-stroke reciprocating design. But one company wants to chuck that out the window in favor the opposed piston engine — which, among other things, was employed by locomotive engines the early 20th century.

December 2, 2016 at 09:42PM
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