Toothbrush is getting an image makeover to keep up with the times – Japan has invented an ionic toothbrush that relies on nanosized mineral ions to remove stains from the teeth and protect them from plaque and other deposits. This post from Digital Trends creates awareness about this new age toothbrush. We’ve made some pretty amazing technological advances in the past couple ... Continue Reading
Is anything nuclear ever really super safe, small and simple?
Toshiba 4S reactor core (illustration credit: Toshiba) The Japanese nuclear accidents come down to the simple fact that nobody back in the 1960s designed nuclear plants to run for 40 years, then go through an 8.9 earthquake, says[1] blogger Robert Cringely. Japan now needs increased generating capacity fast. Toshiba's 4S (Super Safe Small and Simple) reactor cores are ... Continue Reading