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Jackie Yi-Ru Ying – Introductions Necessary

Jackie Yi-Ru Ying | Introductions Necessary

Jackie Yi-Ru Ying | Introductions Necessary

Becoming one of MIT’s youngest full professors at the age of 35, Jackie Yi-Ru Ying is one of the world’s leading experts on nanotechnology.
Born in Taipei, Taiwan she was raised in Singapore and New York City and earned her Bachelors of Engineering degree from Cooper Union in 1987.

Read Full Article At: introductionsnecessary.com/2016/07/30/jackie-yi-ru-ying/

World’s First Floating Wind Farm – Earther

The World’s First Floating Wind Farm Just Started Producing Electricity

The World’s First Floating Wind Farm Just Started Producing Electricity

Installing wind turbines on the high seas is the holy grail for generating renewable energy. It’s there that powerful winds blow strong enough to potentially power the whole world without an iota of carbon pollution.

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​Viking Age script mentions ‘Allah’ and ‘Ali’ – Uppsala Universitet

​Viking Age script deciphered – mentions ‘Allah’ and ‘Ali’ – Uppsala University, Sweden

​Viking Age script deciphered – mentions ‘Allah’ and ‘Ali’ – Uppsala University, Sweden

What was previously thought to be typical Viking Age patterns in silver have now proven to be geometric Kufic characters. The Uppsala University researchers behind the study also show that both Allah and Ali are invoked in the patterns of the bands.

Read Full Article At: www.uu.se/en/news-media/news/article/?id=9390

Meet the Japanese Teen Who Runs Faster Than Usain Bolt – NextShark

Meet the Japanese Teen Who Runs Faster Than Usain Bolt

Meet the Japanese Teen Who Runs Faster Than Usain Bolt

Like a bolt from the blue, Abdul Hakim Sani Brown has zoomed his way across the finish line and into history books, completing the London IAAF World Championships men’s 200m in a record-setting 20.43 seconds. Brown, born to a Ghanian father and Japanese mother, set this record during his race on August 9. He is […]

Read Full Article At: nextshark.com/abdul-hakim-sani-brown-beats-usain-bolt-mens-200m-finalist/