Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Tuesday13: Unlimited Heat, A Rat's Nightmare and Batman


Today I have a few quick things to highlight.

Scientists have been able to perform research on a particular substance (Graphene, I believe) that may break down some of the laws of thermodynamics - of which I know nothing of. Basically this substance can hold exponentially more heat the more of it there its. This contradicts that law that says that a substance should hold a set amount of heat regardless of the size. This could have applications for energy storage or protection.

Rat's are the go-to animal to use in tests of almost any kind. From psychology to drugs and neurology, rats are the creatures that get all the attention, and abuse. A test that was made years ago was talked about in an article today. Put a rat in a large empty box. It doesn't sound like much but the study is usually based around how the rat reacts to a new surrounding. Do they venture out quickly, looking for a way to escape? Or do their survival instincts tell them to stay put and wait for danger? Some horror movies play on similar concepts and it's interesting to think what I would do in a similar situation.

The internet has be a-buzz with a new image release by Zack Snyder, director of the upcoming Batman vs. Superman movie. By upcoming I mean in year's time. The image is of the batmobile and batman in his new uniform, supposedly Ben Afleck is the one in the picture. (He is the one that will be playing Batman but we don't know if the picture is him) I wasn't very impressed with the costumer of the car, but maybe I'm crazy. Nolan's Batman needed more time to age.

Microsoft will now be selling the Xbox One with out the Kinect for $100 less. Many people say this is a poor move, some say it was their only move to be able to compete with huge PS4 sales.

If you want to please a man don't get him a new car, get him the millennium falcon, duh. Disney has a fun showing a wife getting her husband the ultimate Star Wars gift for their anniversary. Though, I confess I don't know what it was advertising....

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