Buckyballs: New Boredom Killer

Rubik’s cube, tangram puzzle and dominos are some of the toys that really helped people exercise their minds and at the same time became wise use of leisure. They also increase the capability of the brain to think more and more. But do you know that there is another thing that lines up with them? Yes, there is.  It is called the buckyballs. Is it an answer to the boredom experienced by some people? What is this buckyball and what it can do to entertain its user?

 

When you see a buckyball you can observe that it is a sphere made up of many hexagon and pentagon-shaped structure. In other words, it looks like a soccer ball, a smaller soccer ball. It is all made up of magnet. Yes, magnet. As expected, each part can stick to another part which made it more different from others. Because of this magnetic feature, there comes its specialty. You can form  many things and can have unlimited shapes.  Each buckyball is made up two poles on which one side repels and the other attracts. Sounds familiar? Yes, it was explained to us by science. Because you can do unlimited things with this toy, surely you cannot put it down. It can also relieve stress. For the people who are stressed, this is good for you. As seen from a video of buckyballs, it is really enjoyable and your boring world (if it is) will become a world of excitement and discovery.

 

Did you know that buckyballs was the “Toy of the Year” as featured by Rolling Stone Magazine on 2009? As great as that, this toy surely is worth buying for.  Did you also know that it was name after Richard Buckminster Fuller. He was a noted architectural modeler who made known the geodesic dome.

 

By the way, buckyballs are spherical fullerenes on which a fullerene is any molecule composed entirely of carbon. This carbon is composed in the form of a hollow sphere, ellipsoid or tube. This fullerene also has similar structure with the graphite. Graphite is composed of stacked graphene sheets of linked hexagonal, pentagonal or sometimes heptagonal rings. Fullerenes have been made from rare-earth, super-strong magnetic metal which is known as neodymium. So now you know how this amazing toy is made up off. Until now, these buckyballs are subject of intense research because of its unique chemistry with buckytubes and for their applications in materials science, electronics and nanotechnology.

 

Buckyballs are not just toys. They have also other functions beyond its toy-liked feature. There was a belief that in the 21st century, buckyballs may replace silicon as the building blocks for future electronic devices and it may find application in drug delivery systems. You can also use buckyballs as small but strong magnets for displaying pictures or other things like holding paper.

 

To all the people out there, check this new toy for you to enjoy simply amazing features. It is surely a killer, a boredom killer.

The New Wilson K Factor

Just unveiled by Wilson Racquet Sports, the [K]Factor tennis racquet is the newest evolution in tennis technology. The highest level of technology available combines four new proprietary Wilson technologies the in the [K]Factor to bring you enhanced control. Building on the nanotechnology platform that began with Wilson’s top selling nCode line, the [K]Factor picks up where the Wilson nCode nSixOne Tour 90 left off.

The [K]Factor has been specially engineered for Roger Federer to maintain his dominance, while improving his all-surface game. The new industrial design innovation that improves handling, maneuverability and provides additional feel was directly inspired by the #1 in the world Roger Federer.Federer states, “The [K] Six.One gives me incredible feel! With [K]Factor, Wilson has taken racket technology to a whole new level and I love what [K]Factor does for the control of my game.” Federer switched over to the [K] Six.One Tour at the Australian Open, where he swept the Men’s Championship without dropping a single set.

[K]Factor now brings racquet technologies to the next level by introducing Karophite Black, a breakthrough structure created when bonding Carbon Black, Graphite and SiO2 together at the nano level, making a denser and stronger racket matrix. This nanotechnology process links billions of carbon fibers together before heatshaping, thus eliminating microscopic voids that create stress points in other carbon fiber racquets. These adjustments, made at the molecular level, significantly strengthen and enhance the stability of the overall carbon matrix while the unique frame engineering provides greater control, with comfort and a larger sweet spot.

This newest line of tennis rackets by Wilson features a classic feel in the tradition as previous-generations of Wilson tennis rackets, coupled with the added feel and stability of K Factor technology. Weighing in a full 1.5 oz. lighter than the KSixOne 95, there is improved maneuverability without sacrificing power substantially. A Dense 18×20 string bed further enhances control and feel for advanced players. All [K] Factor tennis racquets utilize Wilson’s proprietary next-generation [K]arophite Black structure which results in a stronger, more stable racquet as it adds additional bonds between the SiO2 and graphite molecules on a nanoscopic scale.

Overall, there are 4 new key [K] Factor technology concepts found in various configurations depending on the [K] Factor model:

[K]arophite Black-an evolution of Wilson nCode technology which utilizes a new structure incorporating additional bonds between the SiO2 and graphite molecules on a nanoscopic scale, resulting in more feel and a stronger, more stable racquet.

[K]onnector-2 external wings molded into each side of the hoop to increase dwell time of the ball upon impact, providing greater control and comfort.

[K]ontour Yoke-New frame cross-section shape that enhances stiffness at key stress points for improved torsional stability

[K]ompact Center-New shortened yoke design that improves handling, maneuverability, and provides additional feel.

Racquet choice of ATP #1 Roger Federer, the Wilson K Factor KSix-One Tour 90 Racquet, is the most forgiving Tour 90 yet. Roger Federer used at the KSix-Oe Tour 90 racquet for the first time in competition at the Australian Open 2007, where he swept the Men’s Championship without dropping a single set. It has unmatched control and feel to take your game to the next level. Subtle updates to the frame design make this one a must-hit for serious players.

The #1 choice of touring professionals, the Wilson K Factor KSix-One 95 (16×18) Racquet, is the new envy of aspiring players worldwide. This new racket gets the job done. Subtle updates in the response makes the [K]Six-One 95 the most impressive 6.1 yet and is well suited to advanced players seeking a high level of control, stability and predictability from their racquet. For players seeking the highest level of control and feel, the Wilson K Factor KSix-One 95 (18×20) Racquet provides just what they need. Players will enjoy the response from this tighter, 18/20 string patterned version of the venerable 6.1 line. The Wilson K Factor KSix-One Team Racquet is lighter and more maneuverable than its KSix-One 95 brothers. This one is big on feel and precision and makes a sweet stick for aggressive players. Longer than its KFactor partners the Wilson K Factor KSix-One X Racquets offers excellent access to spin, pace and controlled power.

No matter what you need in a tennis racket the KFactor line from Wilson Racquet Sports will provide just what you need.

Fullerene Research Advances

Product Description
Until 1985, the chemical element Carbon was only known to exist in two forms – diamond and graphite. This changed when Kroto and co-workers discovered an entirely new form of carbon, which became known as C60 or the fullerene molecule. (This discovery later led to their award of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.) The original discovery of C60 was in the soot produced from the laser ablation of graphite. Since then, other methods of production have been developed. It is also thought that isolated C60 molecules may be found in stars and interstellar media.It was soon discovered that C60 is not the only ball-like carbon molecule possible (although it is the most stable and the most dominant). The rugby-ball shaped C70 molecule is another possibility. In nanotechnology, the potential applications of carbon nanotubes (formed by combining hexagonal rings of carbon atoms only, rather than hexagons and pentagons as in C60) for very small electronic devices are currently the subject of much activity. This book presents the latest research in this dynamic field.

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Progress in Fullerene Research

Product Description
Until 1985, the chemical element Carbon was only known to exist in two forms – diamond and graphite. This changed when Kroto and co-workers discovered an entirely new form of carbon, which became known as C60 or the fullerene molecule. (This discovery later led to their award of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.) The original discovery of C60 was in the soot produced from the laser ablation of graphite. Since then, other methods of production have been developed. It is also thought that isolated C60 molecules may be found in stars and interstellar media.It was soon discovered that C60 is not the only ball-like carbon molecule possible (although it is the most stable and the most dominant). The rugby-ball shaped C70 molecule is another possibility. In nanotechnology, the potential applications of carbon nanotubes (formed by combining hexagonal rings of carbon atoms only, rather than hexagons and pentagons as in C60) for very small electronic devices are currently the subject of much activity. This book presents research advances from around the globe.

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Carbon. Allotropes of carbon, Triple-alpha process, CNO cycle, Carbon cycle, Organic compound, Compounds of carbon, Organometallic chemistry, Graphite, Diamond, Amorphous carbon, Carbon monoxide, Carbonyl, Carbon nanobud, Carbon nanotube, Carbon nanofiber, Glassy carbon, Carbon nanofoam, Aromatic hydrocarbon, Activated carbon, Carbyne, Radiocarbon dating, Carbon dioxide

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