Kitchen islands do many things. They provide an extra work surface, shelving and storage. They add a sink to the kitchen, bar seating, extra outlets for appliances. And they can become art in and of themselves and set a distinct aesthetic tone. If, as Julia Child said, the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the island is a ventricle, drawing in social activity and energy, and sending out great food. Here are some astoundingly different and beautiful kitchen islands.
Simple in design and function, this table on wheels unites the kitchen area (cooking/eating surface) and the library (work table), with its multiple purposes, while on the other hand distinguishing the narrow but open space. For a party, this table could be pushed aside as another serving table, allowing for more open floor space.
Sleek and steel, this large island makes up half the kitchen with its drawers, shelving, bar area […]
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A new battery-testing technique developed by scientists at Dalhousie University is able to quickly determine deficiencies in new battery technology, meaning researchers can identify and fix problems and develop better batteries faster.
This new testing equipment very accurately measures the coulombic efficiency of batteries. Researchers measure the difference between the amount of charge that went into the battery and the amount that comes out, even small differences in those amounts signal reactions in the battery that lead to a shortened life span.
Typically these losses in charge aren’t detected until after months of testing, but the new technique can detect very small losses within weeks. The scientists have already used the battery testing to identify and correct small changes in chemistry that have multiplied battery lifespan by up to six times.
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Here’s a great little article from AltEnergyMag.com that all you city-dwellers should check out. The piece poses the following question: for an urban citizen given a small, open space (whether rooftop, patio, or disused building site), is it more beneficial to plant a small garden or to use the space for harvesting solar electricity? The article examines the question under three lenses: energy, economic and transport energy. Lest you dismiss it as op/ed, take a moment to read the first …
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