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Toddlers Are Getting Rocket Fuel in Water, FoodThe Environmental Working Group analyzed federal data to determine that 1 in 16 one-year-olds are being exposed to daily, unsafe levels of perchlorate, the explosive ingredient in solid rocket fuel.
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Rocket Fuel in Breast Milk: The Truth About PerchlorateWith new research emerging that indicates a chemical found in rocket fuel may be found in breast milk, many women are fearful for their baby's health. Switching your baby to formula out of fear of perchlorate exposure, however, is not the answer. -
College Students Taking Rocket Fuel to Make MoneyAs if parents didn't have enough worries when sending their kids off to college. A new threat has just emerged. College students taking toxic chemicals in the name of science. Don't let your child become a "lab rat".
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Ethanol Can Be Used as an Alternative Fuel for CarsEthanol is a clean burning substance that is cheaper to make than gasoline.
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Rocket Belts and Jet PacksRocket Belts and Jet Packs have been a dream of those who long for individual flight. A company called TAM is promising the dream a quarter of a million dollars a pop. -
Democratic Debate: What Fuel Would You Use in Your Car?A humorous look at the Democratic candidates' responses to the question of alternative fuel sources for their cars.
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Ethanol Part 4: Making Money and Producing Methane from Alcohol Fuel ResidueMaking alcohol for fuel is only the first step. You can make money from the residue.
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Review of the Hydrogen Fueled Rocket Kit from ESTS RocketsHydrogen is being looked at as a fuel source that is cleaner and easier to produce than gasoline. Now you can launch your own rocket powered by hydrogen fuel. -
A Review of the 2009 Triumph Rocket III ClassicPricing, specs, and impressions of the 2009 Triumph Rocket III Classic, 2009 Triumph Rocket III Classic review.
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The Rocket Racing LeagueThe Rocket Racing league is a soon-to-be, highspeed, technology driven air-race heading our way in 2007. The league was created to rally public interest in space technology. -
Well it was Rocket ScienceTips from my childhood experiences on how NOT to build model rockets. -
Sources of Perchlorate in Water RevealedWhat are the hidden sources of the perchlorate found in our water supply? It's disturbing to think there is rocket fuel in our water supply. Even more disturbing is that the chlorate in our water supply has multiple sources. The others may surprise you. -
Japanese Launch Microwave Powered RocketThe idea behind this model rocket is that a MASER or a microwave laser is used to superheat air to 10,000 degrees celsius at the bottom of the rocket, causing it to ascend.
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Calculate Your Gas Mileage to Improve Fuel EfficiencyDo you know your vehicles gas mileage? If you did, it could help you improve its fuel efficiency. Find out how right now.
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The VASIMR Rocket: The Middle Ground in Spacecraft PropulsionSummarizes some of the considerations of spaceflight propulsion and discusses the recently developed Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket.
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Baby James Explores the Universe in a Homemade RocketRacing through the universe in a homemade rocket is what baby James lived for. Excitement was his middle name.
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Spare Fuel for Long Motorcycle ToursNobody but nobody wants to be pushing an eight-hundred pound bike across the dessert for 30 miles. -
Wernher Von Braun: The Greatest Rocket Scientist of the 20th CenturyA short bio of the great rocket scientist.
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Diet Coke and Mentos Guys Make a Rocket CarThe Mentos and Diet Coke guys make it in the news with their latest, crazy experiment with Coke and Mentos. They have built a rocket car using Mentos and Coke as the propulsion system.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hydrogen FuelEverybody is talking about hydrogen fuel these days. Here are 3 most common questions asked on the topic.
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Is a New National Driving Speed Limit of 55mph the Answer to Greater Fuel Efficiency?A general look at whether lowering the driving speed limit would help with fuel consumption as well as saving money, also some tips for saving gas.
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Russian Rocket Explodes in Space Last Week, Adds Further Danger to Planned Shuttle LaunchNASA and other agencies are beginning to think about the problem of "space junk," as the threat to missions and experiments grows. Two recent events added significantly to that concern.
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Hydrogen Fuel: Save Money and Save the EnvironmentA quick overview why hydrogen fuel is the better choice compared to traditional fuel.
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Does Mountain Dew Game Fuel Make You Better at Halo 3?Obviously, Game Fuel was just a genius drink promotion from Mountain Dew. But does it actually allow you to play Halo 3 any better than before? -
The Difference Between Jet and Rocket EnginesThe end goal of both jet and rocket engines is the production of thrust for aircraft, spacecraft and missiles. -
The Rocket Stove, a Simple, Portable, Easy to Build Way of CookingDesigned to be an energy efficient concentrated way of cooking outdoors, that's simple to build and convenient to use.
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Methane May Take Us Where No Man Has Ever Gone BeforeMethane has never been used to power a rocket in outer-space before. Now, however, NASA is working on rockets that may be able to carry space exploration further. -
ATK Components Help Launch Delta IV RocketThe last satellite in the DSP has been launched.
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Community Supported Agriculture: Fight the Fuel Crunch with Local Food Community Supported Agriculture:After a brief description of CSA's, the article describes how joining can be good for you and good for the environment.
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Is There Really $12.25 Million Dollars Worth of Fuel in the Rocket's Tank?To no one's surprise, Roger Clemens inked a deal with the team he has played for the past two season; his hometown team, the Houston Astros.
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Ronnie RocketShort Story -
What is the Difference Between a Jet and a Rocket Engine?They operate on similar principles, but the mechanics are different
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VASIMR: A Plasma RocketWith renewed interest in voyages of exploration to other planets of the Solar System, the need to find technologies to propel space craft faster than is possible with chemical rockets has become more apparent.
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Rabbit Manure Tea to Make Roses BloomYou can turn rabbit droppings into "rocket fuel" for your rose blooms.
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Anger to MotivationUse your inner struggles as fuel to help you reach your goals!
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The 2010 Harley Davidson Night Rod SpecialPricing, specs, and overview of The 2010 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special
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Hypercars: Transportation for the 21st CenturyAn in-depth look at the technology of hydrogen-power automobiles, and the potential future of this technology, including myths about hydrogen fuel, and current existing prototypes.
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Water for Gas? Not so Fast!Water for gas is the online marketing hype surrounding a method for taking a little bit of water and running electricity from you car's battery into it in order to convert it to hydrogen and oxygen, which according to claims, will dramtically improve your mileage. -
Methane Rockets: Opening the Solar System for ExplorationMost rocket engines that fly in space either are liquid fueled, using liquid oxygen and either hydrogen or kerosene or else solid fuels. Now a new type of rocket engine, using methane and liquid oxygen as a fuel, is being tested for deep space vehicles.
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Missions to the Moon and BeyondFuture space travelers could travel to the Moon and beyond boosted, not by a rocket, but by what is, in effect, a giant, one hundred kilometer long sling shot.
