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15 Futuristic Ideas That May Be Here In10 Years

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:10:30 +0000

When you think of all of the technological advances we have now, what will they come up with next? Apparently, scientists and engineers are already working on some very futuristic products that could be available within 10 years. According to an atricle on msn.com: Some new ideas on the way include: 1. See-through smart phones [...]

Children's Museum Of Utica Science Fair Saturday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:10:24 +0000

We are fortunate to have a number of attractions in the Utica-Rome area dedicated to children. The Children's Museum of History, Natural History, Science &Technology at 311 Main Street, dowtown Utica is a great place for kids to discover the wonders of the universe, and this Saturday it's their annual science fair.

Skydiver Plans Parachute Jump From Edge of Space [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:30:39 +0000

He is known to his pals as "Fearless Felix". It is not a nickname that has been lightly earned. Felix Baumgartner has jumped from planes over 2,500 times and now, according to the AP, he is planning his most daring jump yet from 120,000 feet or 23 miles above the earth. The record for a free fall by parachute is currently held by Air Force test pilot Joe Kittinger who jumped from 102,800 feet — 19.5 miles — in 1960. How fast will "Fearless Felix" be falling?