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Laser Maze Security System

For our engineering project, we made a laser maze security system. A laser maze security system uses a laser that connects to a LDR(Light Dependant Resistor), and when that beam is crossed, an alarm goes off.

Indian Brothers Build Car-Copter

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
Ishwardin Prajapati and Parmeshwardin Prajapati, two Indian brothers from Uttar Pradesh, India, transformed their Suzuki Wagon R into a helicopter-like vehicle. They purchased the car for 100,000 rupees (about $1,300) and made extensive modifications over several weeks in their makeshift workshop.

Japanese Farmers Are Painting Their Cows With Zebra-Like Stripes

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
The Japanese black is one of the breeds of cow used to make wagyu beef. But, these cows are plagued with a big problem: Blood-sucking flies such as gadflies and cattle flies.

The F15 EX

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
The F-15EX, also known as the eagle 2, is a next generation fighter aircraft being made boeing for the US air force. The F-15EX is the latest version of the F-15 Mission Design Series and is an upgraded version of the fourth generation F-15 fighter jet.

How A Saxophone Works

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
The saxophone is used in all kinds of music, like jazz, ensemble music, and orchestra. But how does a saxophone work and how do you play it?

What Makes Music Appealing

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
Music is one of the most powerful forms of art. It has changed and grown over time with humans, and inspired many people. But have you ever wondered why you like music? In this article, i will explain the psychology behind why humans like music.

This New Drone Will Help Wind Turbines Spin During The Winter

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
Renewable energy is energy that does not require limited resources. In this article, I will talk about wind power and one of the big problems it faces.

How a 4 Stroke Engine works

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
A four Stroke engine is a common type of internal combustion engine, being used in lots of cars, motorcycles, and tools. a four stroke engine has four steps it goes through to make it work

Climate Change Could Be Causing More Home Runs

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
A study by scientists from Dartmouth college in new Hampshire that studied over 100,000 major league baseball games is indicating that because the air is becoming thinner and warmer because of the raise in earth's temperature, home runs are becoming easier

How Jelly Beans Are Made

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
It is a mystery when jelly beans were invented. They are thought to have originated from Turkish Delight, also known as lokum. 

How To Kick Down A Door (Properly)

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
Stand about leg length away from the door. Drive your non-dominant heel into the ground and kick with your dominant foot and kick the door with your foot completely flat, making sure your leg is bent slightly.

Dogs In Chernobyl Are Genetically Distinct After Years Of Radiation Exposure

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
While most of the humans were relocated, the surrounding areas to the chernobyl power plant are home to generations of dogs .Just by looking at the DNA of dogs living close to chernobyl it was clear that they were genetically different than dogs elsewhere in the world.

How a Mechanical Watch Works

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
Have you ever wondered how a watch works?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_pV8TGKfMc&t=6s mechanical watches have 7 core parts.
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