Why Does Battery Life Suck?

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In this video I go over how to improve battery life on smartphones, laptops, tablets, game systems and other portable electronics. For example in 1999 Apple sold the PowerBook G3 which had a 333MHz CPU and 5 hours of battery life. In the 11 years since, the MacBook Pro now comes with a quad core 2.5GHz processor which is many times faster and yet only has about 7 hours of battery life.... Read More

Behind the Webb: Good Vibrations (Episode 13)

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The James Webb Space Telescope will experience intense forces as it launches into space. To ensure that the different parts of the observatory won’t suffer damage during this stage of the mission, engineers shake them rigorously. These two- to three-week-long vibration tests are performed on each of Webb’s 18 primary mirror segments and the secondary, tertiary, and fine-steering mirrors. Engineers test the mirror’s optics before and after each vibration test to confirm that the simulated launch left the mirror surface unscathed, without deformation or structural changes.... Read More

MINCE PIE RECIPE ft. Will Young – SORTED

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We briefly borrowed a kitchen at the Sony studios and cooked some festive treats with Will Young. We had a go at warming up some mulled cider and baking our very own mince pies… with a twist. Easy, cheap, homemade mince pies perfect for family and friends. To see more festive bits and bobs from Will then go to his website ... Read More