Rod Taylor

1 day ago | canberratimes.com.au | Rod Taylor

You can usually tell whether a device is inefficient by the amount of wasted heat. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaAn obvious example is the internal combustion engine which burns more than half its fuel doing nothing more than getting hot.

1 week ago | canberratimes.com.au | Rod Taylor

For most of the 19th century it was not possible for a woman to obtain a university degree in Britain. That changed in 1878 when the University of London opened its courses to women.

2 weeks ago | canberratimes.com.au | Rod Taylor

Why, oh why did I eat that? SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaIt seems nature's tricks are designed to make us bulgy. One is that we are programmed to store calories to prepare us for times of lean.

3 weeks ago | northweststar.com.au | Rod Taylor

Hydrogen is often touted as an energy source because it contains no carbon and produces only water when burned. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaUnfortunately, it's not that simple because it has a lower energy density than other fuels.

4 weeks ago | canberratimes.com.au | Rod Taylor

What better way to keep the coffee flowing than setting up a camera to make sure the pot never runs out? Picture ShutterstockIn the early 1990s, Cambridge University's computer laboratory had a problem that threatened their world-leading institution. How could its students stay up all night to complete their last-minute assignments without a ready supply of coffee?