Riversimple has a production prototype for a mass-marketable hydrogen-powered car, and an unconventional plan for how people will use it. The Rasa is named after the latin phrase “tabula rasa,” or the blank slate. It’s a nod to the uncharted territory that faces alternative-fuel vehicles as they move forward, and the new beginning that must come after the exhaustion of fossil fuels. read more via EarthTechling
In total, NASA has selected eight proposed missions which they feel “have the potential to transform future aerospace missions, introduce new capabilities, and significantly improve current approaches to building and operating aerospace systems.” Each proposal has been awarded a Phase II grant that could be worth up to $500,000 over two years. read more via RedOrbit
Cryogenic chambers would keep astronauts in a state of induced advanced hypothermia for nine months during the trip to Mars. This drastically decreases the food and water required on board and overall mission cost. read more via Crazy Engineers
Dunking whipped cream in liquid nitrogen will freeze it within seconds. In fact, the newly made ice cream is so cold that nitrogen vapors will come pouring out of your mouth after you swallow it. Check out the whole video and remember: This is probably not something you should try for yourself at home. read more via BGR
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