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Mylow -- After the Hoax Exposed
A summary of various observations and developments that have occurred or are occurring following Mylow having been shown in May, 2009 to be running a hoax -- alleging that he had a working Howard Johnson all-magnet motor design that worked, when i...

Attributes of the Ideal Open Source Project
There are a wide range of variables upon which the success of the open source project depends. Here is a list of the determining factors in sequence of importance, as I see it. Revenue will likewise depend on how well the project meets these ideal...

Steorn overunity demonstration completed
Today's demonstration summarized the findings of 1) no back EMF, 2) no component degradation (e.g. Gauss diminishing) to produce the effect, and 3) inductance gain (energy being harvested from somewhere). With this final demonstration, the technol...

Perendev all-magnet motor replica appears to hold constant speed
In a YouTube video, user ubozkurt1 gives the rotor on his Perendev replica a push by hand to get close to what appears to be a resonant speed which then appears to be maintained by the magnetic interactions alone. Visual and audio analysis conclud...

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Energy Network Lecture
    » Wind Energy Turns to Bamboo

We are holding our next CUEN lecture on Wednesday 30th April, 7pm. We are delighted to host the renowned lecturer Dr. Jim Platts, as part of our lecture series. In this seminar we will show how wind energy technology is developing and illustrate the ethos underlying the industry's concern for environmental, economic and social sustainability. Location: Department of Pharmacology.

Energy Network Lecture
    » The Impacts of Climate Change - what do we know, how do we know it, and what should we do?

On Thursday 28th February, 2008, 7pm, we will be holding the next CUEN lecture. Dr. Chris Hope is a University Reader in Policy Modelling at the Judge Business School. He will be presenting a critical synthesis of information from the science and economics of climate change. Location: Department of Pharmacology, Tennis Court Road.

Energy Network Discussion Group
    » Nuclear Fission - a controversial outlook

On Wednesday February 13th, the Cambridge University Energy Network will convene at The Anchor from 7.30pm for our next energy discussion forum. This is often held once a month in a quiet pub in town.
 
Stephen Stretton and Ian Randall will present a controversial perspective on the future use of nuclear energy, from both the protagonist and the antagonist's point of view. These discussion group sessions are open to all and anyone interested in any aspect of energy are welcome to participate in this open and informal discussion over a few drinks, and perhaps lead some of these discussions. An archive of past discussion groups can be seen here.

Energy Network Lecture
    » Nuclear Fusion - might it make hydrogen before electricity?

On Thursday 31st January, 2008, 7pm, we will be holding the first CUEN lecture of the year. Dr Bill Nutall will be discussing his ideas on the future of nuclear fusion, which should be a thought-provoking evening. Location: Wolfson Lecture Theatre, Dept. of Chemistry, Lensfield Road.