So today, Michele Steele and Ben Solak break down how the teams that are in got there, and what everyone else needs to do in order to have a shot. You can honor Jim Valvano and support ESPN's V Week with a donation to the V Foundation for Cancer Research....
they can be much deeper in the afternoon once the sun has melted the glacial ice that feeds them, or when it’s raining. Some rivers are bridged but many are not; fords are marked with a “V” on maps. You need to assess the depth and speed of the river first to find the best...
While Savery sought to replace conventional horse-driven pumps with his engine, Newcomen sought to use a steam-driven pump to do the work of horses. Newcomen's engine was similar to Savery's. It included a steam-filled chamber that was cooled by a quick injection of cold water to create...
The four most important elements in knowing when to replace a car battery are time, usage, temperature and vibration. 1. Time This refers not just to the age of the battery, but also how much time it spends powering the car. All batteries will degrade with age, but sitting inert for ...
This process, also known as reheat, is inefficient but can boost turbofan thrust by as much as 50 percent [sources: Encyclopaedia Britannica; Pratt & Whitney]. Afterburners come in handy during takeoff or in unfavorable, low-speed or low-pressure conditions. They are mostly found in super...
Ford wanted to buy it for its cars, but Studebaker refused -- much to its later regret. The '49 Fords suffered handling and noise problems stemming from the rushed design program. Workmanship also suffered for the same reason, and a 24-day auto workers' strike in May 1948 didn't help ...
The five-to-10-speed transmission on most cars allows them to go 110 mph (177 kph) or faster with an engine-speed range of 500 to 6,000 or higher rpm. Diesel engines have a much slower operating speed than gasoline, and that goes double for the massive ones used in locomotives. The...
Geothermal energy is also zero-carbon and relatively clean, emitting only water vapor, and requires much less space than other power plants. After the upfront investment, geothermal plants can last for decades if managed properly. Geothermal energy technology is also becoming increasingly affordable. ...
Did you really pay attention to how much you drank before you got on the road, or are you just guessing? Don't worry, the police can help you out with that. ANATOLII BOIKO/Stringer/Getty Images We hear and read about drivers involved in an accident who are later charged with drunke...
being clean, compact, mobile, and efficient. So if someone can make them cheap and long-lasting as well, they could plug into any grid. That’d enable wind and solar to provide far more of our electricity and, in turn, for clean electricity to meet much more of our tota...