Tag Archives: Speed

Driver dies trying to set land speed record on Utah salt flat

Driver dies trying to set land speed record on Utah salt flat

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Earth’s rotation will mysteriously speed up TOMORROW as scientists contemplate unprecedented move

Earth’s rotation will mysteriously speed up TOMORROW as scientists contemplate unprecedented move

By STACY LIBERATORE, U.S. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Scientists have warned that Earth’s rotation is set to speed up on Tuesday, resulting in one of the shortest days in recorded history.  The change, driven by the moon’s gravitational pull, will cause the planet to spin slightly faster at its poles, shaving 1.25 milliseconds off the usual 24-hour day.  While the …

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Racer dies trying to set land speed record at Utah salt flats

Racer dies trying to set land speed record at Utah salt flats

A driver died Sunday after he crashed while he was trying to set a land speed record at an annual event on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, event organizers said. Chris Raschke, 60, died after the crash at around 3:03 p.m. MT, officials with the Southern California Timing Association, which runs the event, said in a statement. Organizers said …

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Driver dies at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats speed race

Driver dies at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats speed race

WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utah’s famed Bonneville Salt Flats died Sunday after losing control of his vehicle, organizers said. Driver Chris Raschke was treated by medical professionals at the scene, but died from his injuries, according to the Southern California Timing Association, which organizes the popular land-speed …

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These Android Phone Speed Fixes Took My Phone From Laggy to Lightning Fast

These Android Phone Speed Fixes Took My Phone From Laggy to Lightning Fast

If your Android phone is crawling and apps feel like they’re moving through molasses, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time for an upgrade. Phones naturally slow down over time, but with a few simple changes, you can breathe new life into your device-and delay that expensive upgrade a little longer. Most of the magic happens in your settings. From clearing app clutter …

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YouTubers film at 10,000,000,000,000 frames per second in order to capture speed of light on camera – Supercar Blondie

YouTubers film at 10,000,000,000,000 frames per second in order to capture speed of light on camera – Supercar Blondie

YouTubers The Slow Mo Guys filmed at 10,000,000,000,000 frames per second to capture the speed of light on camera. Gavin Free and Daniel Gruchy, better known as The Slow Mo Guys have a YouTube channel dedicated to filming things in incredibly slow motion. Over the years, they’ve recorded everything from popcorn machines to flame throwers.  But perhaps their most impressive …

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