Go Away, Gravity! – The Ventures of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic
Elon Musk has a net worth of $11.9 billion while Richard Branson has a net worth of $4.8 billion. If they stacked their respective fortunes in $1 bills atop each other, the tower would reach six million miles, almost 25 times the distance between the earth and the moon. And that is, in a metaphorical way, exactly what the two plan to do.
Tips for Traveling Long Distance on Your Honda
Are you planning on taking off for a long distance solo bike ride on your Honda? You may be an experienced rider, but the real question is: Are you an experienced traveller? The idea itself is amazing, and riding across the country or continent is an experience that is limited only for a brave few. Take some advice from experienced bikers, those who have already embarked on such adventures and gained something valuable, and somewhere among that gained knowledge you will find what is it that you actually need in order to pull this off. Being a biker essentially means that you are not rooted to a specific location and…
What is Advanced 3D Geological Mapping?
In the last decade, new methods for digital field mapping have been implemented which allow great accuracy in positioning and interpreting different types of data as well as providing the tools to manage them. Traditional geologic mapping involves paper maps, a notebook, and colored pencils. Digital mapping requires only a tablet PC and a GPS receiver. The tablet contains all of the traditional tools as well as enabling data to be managed and analyzed effectively at the same time as being recorded through dedicated software. It also contains a variety of useful software such as Windows Journal which provides a blank sheet on which geologists can make notes and drawings…
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for a Long Road Trip
Photo by Zach Dischner. If you are planning a trip with friends or family you will probably want to avoid as many unpleasant surprises on the road as possible. Having a lack of experience shouldn’t be an obstacle for safe and trouble-free driving on a long journey. On today’s modern cars the driver does not have a lot of interventions that could affect the technical support and the overall safety. We assume that the car has been regularly serviced and if this is the case you shouldn’t have a lot of problems. However, if the car is not maintained regularly it is recommended to take your car to a mechanic inspection.…
6 Ways Technology Can Improve Your Travel Experience
Discover how travel technology, from GPS navigation to travel apps, has revolutionized the way we explore, communicate, and capture memories on our journeys.
