Repairs

Self-Threading Sewing Needle

Posted By Guest on March 16, 2010

Self-Threading Sewing Needle

With the aging of America, more and more people are finding it difficult to perform the relatively simple task of threading a needle. Thanks to inventor Pam Turner, the Spiral Eye® needle threads itself through a small opening on the side of the eye. It is the first innovation in sewing needles in decades and has won six prestigious awards for its design.Read More

Space Station Toilets Clogged

Posted By Guest on January 14, 2010

It's not easy finding a plumber in space
Space Station Toilets Clogged

NASA is finding it is not just mechanical glitches that make the International Space Station a tough place to operate. Engineers are trouble-shooting a problem with the station's $250 million water recycling system, which processes urine into clean water for drinking, believe the cause is a high concentration of calcium in the astronauts' urine, which clogs the system.Read More

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Clever Repairs for Broken Products

Posted By Guest on November 09, 2009

Clever repairs for Broken Products

From wet electronic products - to hard drive failures, Lifehacker has put together a list of the top 10 clever repairs for your broken things.Read More

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