A formula to increase wind turbines’ efficiency level

A formula to increase wind turbines’ efficiency levelWashington, June 17 : A new study has provided a formula for calculating how much usable energy do wind turbines produce, which will help increase their efficiency level.

The study, carried out by Abolfazl Ahmadi and Mehdi Ali Ehyaei of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at Iran University of Science and Technology-Arak Branch, in Arak, investigated the "exergy" of wind power.

Exergy is a term from thermodynamics that measures that the energy a system that is available to do work.

Dogs ‘are brainier than cats’

Dogs ‘are brainier than cats’London, June 17 : Cat owners might want to skip reading the following lines - a new study has found that dogs are smarter than felines.

Up till now, it was widely believed cats are super smartypants while pooches stand no chance in front of them, when it comes to intelligence. However with the latest study, which involved thought processes of 15 felines, tables have been turned.

To reach the conclusion, the volunteer cats were tested by attaching food to the end of lengths of string and observing whether they could figure out that pulling the line brought the treats closer.

Selena Gomez ‘freaked out’ after encountering her idol Jennifer Aniston

Selena GomezWashington, Jun 17 : American actress Selena Gomez has revealed that she "freaked out" when she met her idol actress Jennifer Aniston in a restroom at a recent awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

Gomez, 16, who attended the Women in Film 2009 Crystal and Lucy Awards in Hollywood on June 12, was shocked and left speechless when she met the former Friends star, and ran away to avoid embarrassing herself.

Perry, McCoy’s signature dishes added to U.S. restaurant menu

Perry, McCoy’s signature dishes added to U.S. restaurant menuWashington, Jun 17 : Singer Katy Perry and her boyfriend Travis McCoy's signature dishes have been added to the menu of U. S. restaurant chain Denny's.

Perry's Hot N Cold Cherry Chocolate Cappuccino has already proved a hit on the family diner's Allnighter Rockstar Menu, and now Gym Class Heroes' After School Special has been added, reports Contactmusic.

Cities make 2016 Olympics pitch

Cities make 2016 Olympics pitchLausanne, Switzerland - The four cities hoping to stage the 2016 Olympic Games were given the opportunity Wednesday of presenting their bids to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at its headquarters in Lausanne on Wednesday.

Leaders from Madrid, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Chicago are in Lausanne trying to impress IOC members before they vote in October on the host city for the Games.

Almost all members of the IOC were on hand to listen to the bid cities' presentations which were being made behind closed doors.

Jack Black desperate for role in new Ghostbusters sequel

Jack Black desperate for role in new Ghostbusters sequel

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