Power cables and even batteries might become a thing of the past using a new technique that can transmit power wirelessly to cell phones, laptops, MP3 players, household robots and other electronics.Scientists lit a 60-watt light bulb from a power source seven feet away with their new technique, with no physical connection between the source and the appliance. The researchers have dubbed their concept “WiTricity,” as in “wireless electricity.”
MIT physicist Marin Soljacic began thinking years ago about how to transmit power wirelessly so his cell phone could recharge without ever being plugged in. Scientists have pursued wireless power transmission for years— notably, eccentric genius Nikola Tesla, who devoted much energy toward it roughly a century ago.
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Friday, June 8th, 2007Lords of Power
Wednesday, May 16th, 2007The destiny of the weak is to create lords of power, as in dreams we create beings to fear, and only asleep we see them, and feel anguish.
But now I am awake, and seeing Creon intimidates me.
Crowned yesterday, he is the new king of Thebes, and he already furrows his brows.
He is slowly climbing down the steps of his palace and I know that he does not bring joyous words in his mouth.
~Narrator, Antigona by Jose Watanabe
