Quantum Computers Bia! Check it out... The future is always now!

ANNOUNCEMENT: The University of Bristol is launching a project called simply 'Qcloud' which promises to make quantum computing resources available for all.
(READ ARTICLE: here)
     I think that's friggin sweet! I've heard about quantum computers for a year or two now, at least that's when I started paying attention. They still can't do shit compared to their full potential but they've still come a long way (in reality ANYTHING that can performed on/off of/whatever a SINGLE atom is a seriously amazing feat no matter how big or small) and its exciting that this open-sourced project is being launched. NEVER HEARD OF A QUANTUM COMPUTER BEFORE? Want a brief summary from the Jackie Chan of theoretical Physics? (that was meant to be clever and compliment not racist. Just in case you inferred that) Continue reading for more information plus a Video from Youtube's own Michio Kaku

Update!: Science is coming your wayyy and T-rex sex too (gotcha with the title)

So I came across a new science journal today (technically last night, but that was 2am so double technically it WAS today....nvr mnd), AWEscience, and it is AMAZING! I found out about it last night while stumbling and reading and just perusing the internet when I found that page on liquid oxygen. The rest is short-term history! But I am getting sidetracked (which is fun also) so here's the point: I want to present a BUNCH of articles from their website. SO HERE WE GO!


Article #1 starts us off: One solar tower to rule them all!

Twice the height of the Empire State – EnviroMission plans massive solar tower for Arizona

Hell yeah, solar energy, now you've just gotta construct Sauron's solar tower and you can begin

to rule 3rd-rock-from-the-sun-Earth (calling it 'middle Earth' was just wayy too impractical) and 

destroy the ELVES and realm of free men. Just kidding. But seriously...

I think it's a wonderful idea, and if it helps cut energy costs who would oppose it 

(energy conglomerates...duh) 

this sucker will sit at 2625 ft tall and is projected to produce 200-megawatts of power generation and will reliably feed the grid with enough power for 150,000 US homes. Here's the best part: Once it’s built, it can be expected to more or less sit there producing clean, renewable power with virtually no maintenance until it's over 80 years old! (boomshakalaka)

Here's a rundown of how it works (quoted from article)

"Enviromission’s solar tower is a simple idea taken to gigantic proportions. The sun beats down on a large covered greenhouse area at the bottom, warming the air underneath it. Hot air wants to rise, so there’s a central point for it to rush towards and escape; the tower in the middle. And there’s a bunch of turbines at the base of the tower that generate electricity from that natural updraft."

more info on the tower here (orig article)

Moving on...... (continue reading for about 4 more articles involving badassness)