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Exactly 100 years ago we began to understand how the world works. Quantum physics has radically changed our lives

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Well, not exactly 100 years ago. 100 years ago and one day. On July 9, 1925, German physicist Werner Heisenberg sent a letter to his friend Wolfgang Pauli, who at that time was already a very renowned theoretical physicist of Austrian origin. Heisenberg had been engaged for several months in the development of an idea that was permanently breaking with The classical conception of the atom as a tiny planetary system in which electrons orbit around a nucleus constituted by protons and neutrons. That letter contained several reflections that Pauli knew how to appreciate. In fact, shortly after receiving it Max Born, Pascual Jordan and Wolfgang Pauli himself took the work of Werner Heisenberg as a starting point to prepare for the first time in history a mature formulation of Quantum theory. The content of that letter supports nothing more and nothing less the most ambitious and precise framework in the history of science: Standard model of particle physics. Without him many of the technologies we enjoy today would not be possible. Quantum mechanics is very present in our day to day “Dear Pauli, if he believes that I read his letter laughing mockingly, he is deeply mistaken. Actually, the opposite happens; from Helgoland (it is a small German island located in the North Sea) my views on the mechanics have become more radical every day that passes, and I am firmly convinced that Bohr’s theory of the hydrogen atom in its current form Zeeman “. The article ‘Umdeutung’ (‘Reinterpretation’) of Heisenberg is considered the birth certificate of modern quantum theory The first lines of Heisenberg’s letter They clearly reflect the trust and respect he professed towards Pauli. And also how much the revolutionary ideas I had in mind were disturbed. In fact, a few lines later confess to having many doubts about the way he could carry out The rigorous formulation of those thoughts: “As for my own opinion about this scribble, with which I am not at all satisfied: I am firmly convinced of the value of the negative and critical part, but I consider that the positive part is rather poor. Even so, perhaps those most capable that I can get something sensible to it.” The scribble that Heisenberg speaks was actually the draft of his famous article ‘Umdeutung’ (‘Reinterpretation’), which shortly after was published. Many physicists consider that text the birth certificate of Modern Quantum Theory. Neither more nor less. Anyway, there is no doubt: during the next 100 years Heisenberg’s ideas and other physicists who also made decisive contributions to quantum theory, such as Wolfgang Pauli, Erwin Schrödinger, Max Born, Paul Am Douc, Niels Bohr or Albert Einstein, triggered the birth of many of the technologies we currently use. Integrated circuits containing all our electronic devices, Solar panelsmagnetic resonance machines, The lasers or the atomic watches that allow the human being to measure time with an unprecedented precision would not be possible without the knowledge that modern quantum theory has given us. And, of course, without this model we would not have Quantum computers. Objectively, and it is not at all an exaggeration, Quantum physics is present in much of modern technology. And all probability will continue to be in many of the innovations that will arrive in the future. That is not the slightest doubt. After all, it is the best tool we have to understand how the world works. Image | Generated by Xataka with Gemini More information | Cern In Xataka | The authentic alchemy is being made by the CERN: it has detected the transformation of lead into gold

There is a Granada cooperative demonstrating that the opposite model to Mercadona also works: Covir will

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The large supermarket chains have market share and penetration – or in An extraordinarily high profit margin for your sector-, but there are alternative models that without appearing at the top of those rankings, they are also successful in their own parameters. Covirán is a good case study: it is sustaining in Spain and Portugal, building an empire of proximity. Why is it important. Covirán represents the alternative approach to the dominant distribution model. Your growth strategy (rural, cooperative) goes against nature of a sector used to consolidation. This Granadina cooperative closed 2024 with revenues of 1,846 million euros (everything that is sold in all stores operating under its teaching), and with 617 million business figure of the gripo (which really invoices as a company). The negative reading is that it was just 0.13% more than in 2023. The positive reading is that the flat figure tells another story: it is changing its business model while conquering more territories. Its benefit was 2.34 million euros over 617 million. 0.38% that sounds low because it is, but that allows you to get benefit, unlike older groups such as

Ferrari has won on land, but now points to the ocean. His new challenge is a ship that works without a drop of fuel

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Ferrari has already conquered the circuits. Now he wants to do the same in the ocean. Its new project has no wheels, nor ailerons, nor a V12 engine. Is called Hypersail And it is a Monohull of regattasalthough that description barely scratches the surface. The Italian brand has decided to build an extreme boat, designed to challenge resistance and engineering. The challenge is not less: to create a 100 -foot monoccasco that literally rises on water, driven only by renewable energies. Without a drop of fuel. A brand that is no longer limited to asphalt For decades, Ferrari has been synonymous with competition, engineering and prestige. Its history has been written in the most demanding paths and in the most select garages in the world. But times are changing. The brand continues to manufacture sports cars, yes, but it is also expanding its playing field. Today Ferrari not only innovates in his vehicles, he also does it in his strategy. Part of that evolution It has to do with the public. The Z and millennial generation They already suppose 40 % of their new buyers. They are younger customers, interested in design and technology, but also in impact and sustainability. And Ferrari is adapting. In that context, Hypersail It does not seem to be a whim or a marketing maneuver. It can be a way to apply everything learned in the asphalt to a different environment, although later also carrying that experience obtained in the water to their cars. Ferrari describes Hypersail Like a floating laboratory. And it is not an exaggeration. The boat, designed by the Naval Architect Guillaume Verdier and directed by the navigator Giovanni SoldiniIt has little to do with a conventional ship. Its structure is designed to keep the helmet out of the water by means of three support points: a foil coupled to a tilting keel, another in the rudder and one side that acts alternately. This provision Reduces friction to a minimum and literally allows “flying” on the waves. The most radical aspect of the project is not seen with the naked eye: it does not carry a combustion engine. All the energy necessary for its operation – from the control of hydraulic systems to navigation computers – is generated on board while sailing. The source is exclusively renewable: solar, wind and kinetic. It is not just about installing panels or captors, but of redesigning each system to be as efficient as possible. There are no hidden generators or plans B. According to the company itself, for many, this combination of total autonomy and oceanic navigation It seemed unfeasible. Ferrari wants to demonstrate that it is perfectly possible. Ferrari not only contributes his name, he actively participates in development. The equipment has applied to the sailboat many of the tools already used in its cars: aerodynamic simulation, advanced structural calculations and a flight control system adapted to the marine environment. That joint work has already resulted in nine patents, with another six in preparation. The ship reacts in real time to sea conditions, adjusting its position as a racing car would make it trace a curve. According to Ferrari, the development of Hypersail is also contributing to the evolution of its sports. The company has not specified specific models, but this technological approach would fit with its current hyper -sports linelike him Ferrari F80a hybrid of 1,200 hp called to continue what Enzo and Laferrari left. Hypersail It is not a finished product. It is an idea under construction. His assembly has already begun in Italy and the launch is scheduled for 2026. For now, Ferrari has shared very few images of the project, and everything indicates that we will have to wait to see more details of its development. Until then, the sailboat will continue to evolve as an open innovation platform. Images | Ferrari In Xataka | In Australia they already have the ‘infinite train’. To batteries, without catenary and unlimited autonomy, but with a great asterisk

What do you need and how this method works

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Let’s tell you What do you need to expand the Windows 10 to 2026 support. As you know, the previous version of the operating system is about to become obsolete, and will stop receiving security updates, so it will begin to use it. But there are still millions of people who use it, so Microsoft has decided to take a small step back. Although last year Microsoft said we could expand the support paying $ 30 for one year, it has now announced A free methodwith which we will simply have to use the Windows Backup tool or Windows backup. We are going to tell you how to proceed. But before starting, I remind you that the only thing you will receive in this extra year are Security updates. The operating system will remain moderately safe, but you will not receive new functions, because Windows 10 is officially dead. Free Windows 10 updates to 2026 The first thing you have to do is enter the Windows settings, and in the section of Accountsand click on Your information. You will have to Log in with your Microsoft account. Yes, to have a free year you will have to link your account to Windows. Now, you have to Open the application Windows backupinstalled on your computer. You should appear with the name in Spanish, but you can also try Windows Backup. Here, you just have to back upso that tango the configuration of your device such as credentials, installed apps or folders and content are stored. Each of the sections can be configured to your measure. With these steps, when the Microsoft moment arrives, it should allow your computer to continue receiving updates on Windows 10 for a few months, until next year. I may not tell you at the moment, but Microsoft will notify you About this, and at most you may have to make another copy. Thus, if unrelated vulnerabilities are detected that cybercriminals are waiting to use when there are no longer updates, Microsoft will update your Windows to prevent them from taking advantage and solving security problems. In Xataka Basics | Windows 10 end of support: When is it, what implies that Windows 10 dies and how to update Windows 11 for free

There is a new Xbox on the horizon. Microsoft confirms that it works in new generation hardware and leaves a key advance

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The debate on the future of consoles has not stopped growing. With the rise of the cloud game and the advance of mobile devices, more and more voices wonder if it makes sense to continue betting on consoles as we know them. But Microsoft is clear: Consoles are still key. And not any console, but the one that is called to star in its greatest technical jump to date. Redmond’s company He already advanced it in February 2024. Now has confirmed it: It is working on a new generation of Xbox. And it doesn’t come alone. As announced by Sarah Bond, president of Xbox, the next console will re -support AMD to shape her hardware. The collaboration is not new: both the Xbox Series x like the Xbox Series s They integrate chips designed next to AMD. So does the PlayStation 5. Something that is new is the scope of the alliance. Bond speaks of a “multiannual strategic collaboration” focused on joint silicon development for a “device portfolio, including our next -generation Xbox consoles, both In your living room as in your hands“It is precisely that last sentence,” in your hands “, the one that raises expectation. Microsoft continues to bet on hardware Confirmation comes just after Microsoft announced New Xbox Ally devices in collaboration with Asus. They will arrive at the end of this year with a new Xbox experience integrated in Windows, which will also allow other platforms such as Steam. Everything indicates that Microsoft wants to replicate this approach in its next generation of consoles. One of the great unknowns that overwhelmed this new stage was what would happen to the current game library. Microsoft wanted to clear doubts as soon as possible: the new Xbox generation will be Compatible with previous titles. This has been confirmed by Sarah Bond, who says that the bet not only happens to offer a more powerful console, but also to maintain the continuity of what we already have. Microsoft’s message is not limited to a traditional console. In Bond’s words, it is about building a “game platform that always accompanies you”, regardless of the device. The next Xbox generation is developing with that idea in mind: to offer a coherent experience both in the room and in mobility, from a traditional console to a laptop, through the PC and the cloud. This vision is also reflected in the alliance with AMD, focused on bringing silicon to a new level. The objective: to improve visual quality, enhance immersion and take advantage of artificial intelligence to enrich the game experience. Another of the most striking messages of Microsoft’s intervention has to do with the distribution model. “We want to offer an Xbox experience that is not tied to a single store or a single device,” says Bond. Although there are no concrete details, greater freedom in the choice of platforms is good news for users. Images | Xbox In Xataka | There are possibilities for Switch 2 to spray a PlayStation 4. but Nintendo sales record has to supply the supply

Five portable air conditioners without works or perfect facilities for your home

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The Heat waves They were already inaugurated a couple of weeks ago. Although the fresco has given a truce, the temperatures are expected to rise again. If you still do not have any air air conditioning device, the air conditioners have been imposed strongly in recent years. In front of the ceiling fans or the traditional ones Fans Standing, these portable air conditioners (also called penguins), have the advantage of not needing anyone to install them. If you are thinking about buying one, these are some of the best models that we can recommend. Ok oac 9023 by 169 euros: With timer and 2,150 refrigerators. Measure Pingüino by 429.99 euros: With 3,000 frigpances and window kit. Cecotec Forceclima 7100 Soundless by 197 euros: With 1,750 refrigerators and dehumidifier. CREATE SILKAIR Home by 214.95 euros: With retro design and sliding windows. COMFEE BREAZY COOL PRO by 229.99 euros: Compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa. OK OAC 9023 He Mediamarkt outlet on eBay It is one of those stores where we can find air conditioning devices at a very good price. This ok aoc 9023, which is a mediamarkt firm, you can now buy it for 169 euros. If there is something for which this portable air conditioning is characterized, it is for its economical price. Its refrigeration capacity is 2,150 frigities and It has a timerso that you can establish when it goes out at night. It also incorporates with dehumidifier function, with a capacity of 28.8 liters per day. Portable air conditioning – OK OAC 9023 W ES, 2150 FG/H, 18 m², LCD Display * Some price may have changed from the last review Note: Some of the links published here are affiliated and can report a benefit. Measure Pingüino This other portable air conditioning that we present will serve you for both summer and winter (since it has a heat pump). This is the penguin measuring that, now, you can take you 429.99 euros In Amazon, thanks to 50 euros discount coupon what you have. It has one 3,000 refrigeration capacityso it is perfect for large spaces. Includes the window kit to be able to use it and you can control it by the Tactile LED panel or the remote control. Measure Pingüino Portable Air Cold and Heat 3000 Frigories * Some price may have changed from the last review Cecotec Forceclima 7100 Soundless The Cecotec firm when buying home devices and this portable air conditioning is The best selling on Amazon. Now, you can get it on Amazon by 197 euros. This portable air conditioning has a cooling capacity of 1,750 frigpities, so it serves to rooms up to 20 square meters. It works at 65 dB and also has fan functions and dehumidifier. In addition, it incorporates a 24 -hour timer. Cecotec Portable air conditioning with remote control Forceclima 7100 Soundless * Some price may have changed from the last review CREATE SILKAIR Home Another of the firms that has managed to break into the DESIGN OF YOUR PRODUCTS. This portable air conditioning create silkair home is a bar 214.95 euros. It has a cooling capacity of 7,000 BTU, which allows you to cool stays of up to 20 square meters. Like many of these models, it includes fan and dehumidifier functions. It can also be highlighted that it comes with sliding windows. CREATE/SILKAIR Home/Portable air conditioning 3 in 1 * Some price may have changed from the last review COMFEE BREAZY COOL PRO The latest portable air conditioning model that we want to recommend is from the Comfee firm and is a connected deviceso you can even light it being away from home. Its price, at the moment, is 229.99 euros. This is a air conditioning device 3 in 1 (fan, air conditioning and dehumidifier). You can control it by app or voice assistantssince it is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. It has a temperature sensor and its cooling capacity is 1,800 frigities. Comfee penguin portable air conditioning * Some price may have changed from the last review Images | MIEDA, COMFEE, CREATE, OK AND CECOTEC In Xataka | What intelligent air conditioning buy: how to choose a connected air conditioning system and outstanding models In Xataka | Connected fan purchase guide: Recommendations to choose an “intelligent” model with WiFi and six models from 50 euros

We prepare to say goodbye to Windows 10, but part of the US Air Control still works with disks and Windows 95

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It is likely that in recent months you have seen some news about the End of Windows 10 support. And if you have a computer with that system, you are probably already valuing when to make the leap to Windows 11 or look for an alternative. The idea of ​​keeping an operating system No technical support It is usually interpreted as imprudence. And rightly: it implies losing security patches, compatibility with new applications and threat protection. However, not everyone seems so worried about staying updated. And the most unexpected example comes from such an important as delicate sector: air traffic control in the United States. There, part of the control towers still depend on technologies that seem taken out of another era. Literally, from the last century. The data confirmed this week Chris Rocheau, interim administrator of the FAA (the Federal Aviation Administration), in an appearance before the Assignments Committee of the House of Representatives. His intervention was clear: there are towers that still use paper and flopy strips To manage flight coordination. Technologies introduced in the seventies and that today remain operational in some airports in the country. The public chain NPR has added more firewood to fire: says that computers also work with Windows 95 (yes, Sweden trains They are not the only ones with this system). Although more modern than the floppy disks, it is a system whose extended support ended more than two decades ago. Microsoft stopped updating it December 31, 2001and today does not offer any kind of guarantee or security support for that environment. Obsolete technology, although functional Why are they still in use? Because they work. Because they have worked for decades. Air traffic control systems (known ATC) must be kept operational 24 hours a dayseven days a week, and that historical reliability has been precisely the reason why nobody has apparently wanted to take the risk of changing them completely. But that margin is running out. The new Secretary of Transportation, Sean DuffyHe pointed out that modernizing the system is now a national priority. In his words“It is the most important infrastructure project that the country has had in decades.” An affirmation that coincides with the growing concern within the sector: from controlling unions to industrial groups such as Modern Skies have begun to demand deep reforms. The Government’s Responsibility Office (GAO) published in March 2025 A report with forceful conclusions: of the 138 systems that make up the FAA infrastructure, 51 were classified as unsustainable and 54 as potentially unsustainable. Many of them have been in service for more than 30 years. Some, more than 60. The report warns that these platforms are not only vulnerable to technical failures: they are also increasingly difficult to maintain. There are no longer spare parts, the technicians specialized in these architectures are retiring and provisional solutions, such as virtualization, cannot always be applied in such critical environments. Given this scenario, the Department of Transportation has launched a call Open for private companies to present proposals with new generation technologies. Meanwhile, the system is still underway, but it does so on an increasingly fragile basis. Time will say if this time the leap to a modern infrastructure finally becomes a reality. Images | Rohde Schwarz | Microsoft | Ashim d’ilva In Xataka | Otto wants to break molds with the Phantom 3500: Goodbye to the windows for passengers, hello to the immersive screens

Some millionaires decorate their mansions with works of art. Others hang a pagani zonda r evolution as if it were a picture

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There are different examples that illustrate that Having money is not always linked to have good taste for the decoration. There is nothing more than See the attic of the Trump tower where the current tenant of the White House lived. Excentricities apart, the most common is that the millionaires decorate the walls of their mansions and luxury floors With works of art of incalculable value. However, not all these works of art have left the brushes of consecrated artists. In this case, the work of art that have “hung from the wall” is a Pagani Zonda R Evolution of limited edition valued of more than 2.2 million of dollars. Passion for pagani and speed The Argentine expiloto Pablo Pérez Companc is known, in addition to his sports career, for his fondness for supercar. That hobby has led him to gather an important cars collection high -end. Pérez did not settle for park your cars in the garage or expose them in showcases. According to The published by ADPérez decided that his Pagani Zonda R Evolution, an authentic jewel of engineering, had to take a privileged place in the living room of his 300 square meter apartment In Miami valued at about eight million dollars. Beyond being a whole purchasing power displayhaving a zonda exposed on the wall of your salon is a declaration of love for motoring, taken to the extreme of converting a supercar In a work of art contemporary. The Pagani Zonda R Evolution: A masterpiece of engineering The Pagani Zonda R Evolution, also known as Revolution, is a high performance supercar designed for circuits, but with such a spectacular aesthetic that could well be considered a work of art. Pietro Martelletti. Courtesy of RM Sotherby’s Equipped with a 6.0 -liter V12 engine developed by Mercedes AMG, this car is able to deliver the impressive 800 hp figure. The body is manufactured in carbon fiber and titanium, which allows you to reduce your weight to only 1,070 kilos. To put it in perspective, this supercar that measures 4.40 meters long, weighs less than conventional tourism. Its exclusivity is such that only 15 units of this Zonda R have been manufactured, which makes it a piece coveted by collectors. In addition, this is the only unit that is prepared to be hung in a living room. In its manufacture and design, Horacio Pagani himself participated. A car hanging in the living room: the Dark Minion project The Expilet has the habit of baptizing all its cars with unique and personal names. The unit chosen for this project was called “Dark Minion” and was specially modified to be installed on the wall of its living room. Touch the photo to go to the original message Such and as they detail in Robb ReportPagani withdrew the engine and modified several elements to reduce its weight to 360 kilos, but maintaining the appearance and original car design. “Many hours of coordination were needed between our local engineers, the Italian engineers of Pagani and the experts of the construction department to carry out the complexity of this project. There are no precedents in the US of a work of this size,” said Carina Radonich, co -director of Finish My Condo, Design Study Project manager. To support the weight of the body, a special aluminum and carbon fiber column was designed that allows the car “floats” over the room. In addition, the entire Pagani team that participated in the transformation signed the rear wing, turning this unit into an absolutely unique piece. “There is no other zonda in the world,” Pérez said proudly. The difficulties were not limited to their design and modification. Now it was necessary to raise it 27 meters high even in its definitive location. Installing a car of these dimensions and features inside an apartment is not a simple task. To achieve this, it was necessary to gather a team of 25 people, among which they were also Horacio Pagani. The operation required a millimeter planning and the use of specialized machinery to introduce the Zonda R Evolution for the large window of the terrace. “There was an overwhelming moment of silence when they raised the car,” Radonich remembered. Finally, the car was installed in its final location, serving as an original separation between the room and the bedroom of the apartment. A separation of 2.2 million dollars. In Xataka | A millionaire wanted to decorate his living room with an impressive rolls-Royce Ghost. Living on a 44 floor did not seem to import him Image | ZONDA, RM Sotherby’s

The latest in Robotics of South Korea is not humanoid or works in factories. Does something out of the ordinary: Parkour

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The physical state. As detailed in A video available on YouTube, the first step is taken by the planner, which generates possible routes from a map of the environment. That map is continuously updated with sensor and simulations data. Then, a neuronal network rules out risky options and stays with the most efficient. The tracker, on the other hand, guides the precise movements of the robot. It was trained through reinforcement learning, a technique based on trial and error, which prepared it to adapt to dynamic and challenging scenarios. To save calculation time, Raibo reuses their own footprints: the hind legs step on where they did the front before. Raibo training simulation As they count, the robot was able to run on irregular surfaces, overcome stones, cross inclined ramps, climb stairs and even jump gaps of more than one meter. It reached a speed of 2.7 meters per second. And the most surprising: if the goal moved, the robot detected and recalculated its route without help, without stopping and without losing control. Meanwhile, robotics does not stop in the rest of the world. Raibo’s advance is not an isolated case. It is part of a global wave of developments in which robotics and AI are more and more intertwined. Without ia, robots would continue to be little more than a set of sensors and engines. With AI, they are able to interpret their environment, make decisions and execute complex tasks with autonomy. Companies like Google are betting on it. With Gemini Roboticstheir last great project, have designed a system capable of controlling different types of robots in real time, understanding human language, pointing to 3D objects and adapting to new situations without prior training. The search engine giant says that his performance in unforeseen tasks doubles that of previous models. For now, this technology is in the test phase, but Google already collaborates with companies such as Apptronik or Boston Dynamics to integrate it into advanced humanoids. China is also accelerating. And it is not the only region that is investing strong in this direction. In China, humanoid robots not only train: they compete. A few weeks ago, The country celebrated a Kickboxing tournament Between four G1 robots by Unitree Robotics. He was broadcast live and showed how these machines were able to dodge blows, get up alone after falling and continue fighting with surprising agility. They are 35 kilos robots and up to 23 degrees of freedom, designed with state -of -the -art sensors, and according to organizers, new multisport competitions are already in preparation. Robots developed in China in a boxing ring And there are already robots working in real factories. Meanwhile, in the United States, some humanoid robots have left the laboratory and are entering real factories. One of them is Figure 01, that has long worked in a BMW plant in South Carolina. This robot, developed by the Figure company, can open doors, climb stairs and manipulate objects autonomously. Of course, it still moves slowly and needs to be connected by cable permanently. Parkour as the advancement of the future. All this helps to understand why Raibo’s case is so fascinating. It is not humanoid, nor has it been created for industry or home. But it shows that, combining real -time decision algorithms with light hardware and advanced training, it is possible to create machines that not only execute orders, but also improvise and have an agility that causes vertigo. Touch to wait to know how these advances find a place in really useful applications. There will be the real leap. Images | Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Lab In Xataka | Nvidia desperately seeks engineers for its Taiwan R&D center. They even accuse you of “stealing them” to TSMC

From 0 to 252 km/h at 6,0542 seconds. It is not magic, it is a motorcycle that works with water

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When one looks for the benefits of a motorcycle or a car, it is usual to meet the term “Mile room”. In Spain we are perhaps more familiar with the figure from 0 to 100 km/ho how long it takes to travel a kilometer from standing. However, the mile room, those 402 meters is the usual measure that is taken as a finish line in the Drag Races. Yes, the Acceleration races So famous in the United States in which we see artifacts of all kinds to launch from standing at impossible speeds and, in some cases, let out a parachute once the finish line has passed. As with cars, in the world of motorcycling it is also competed in these particular races. The most striking use modified motorcycles that, such as You can see in this videothey have a huge distance between wheel and wheel and gigantic tires. The objective: maximum traction and aerodynamics to achieve the highest speed in the shortest possible time. If this does not seem striking enough, you still have to meet Graham Sykes, a pilot who has managed to cover the 402 meters of the mile room in six seconds reaching a tip of 252 km/h. Figures that become difficult to assimilate and impossible to believe for a steam motorcycle. That? At 252 km/h with water as fuel “We did the first 18 meters in 0.73 seconds, 100 meters in 1.99, 201 meters at 3.2 and 402 meters in 6.05” With these words, as the one who describes the figures pointed on an excelll sheet, Graham Sykes had his experience aboard the “Force of Nature”the faster steam motorcycle ever built, they collect in Motorpasion motorcycle. Sykes explained at the end of the test he had achieved beat your own record and had reached 201 meters faster than anyone aboard a steam motorcycle. The eighth mile, those just over 200 meters, is another of the usual distances in this type of racing. Although it is far from the world record on a motorcycle Dragster (less than five seconds and 469 km/h of peak speed) the merit is double because it is built in the house garage only for exhibition purposes. And warns: “We are very close to running the 402 meters in five seconds. We really want to finish the great engine at the end of this year, with 120 liters of water and three seconds of power. “Because the current motorcycle only has a water tank of 88 liters and generates its maximum power for 1.9 seconds. Yes, it’s talking about water. Because that is a steam motorcycle, right? In which it moves with water. How do you do it? They explain in Motorpasion motorcycle that the system is as simple as water, heat and pressure. To heat the water they use hydrogenated vegetable oil to produce pressure. This accumulates until being expelled by a Laval nozzle. At that time, overheated steam is in charge of throwing the motorcycle at more than 250 km/h. In fact, according to Sykes, the motorcycle can reach up to 320 km/h (once the mile room is exceeded) and is trying to increase the capacity up to 130 liters of tank and with two heating pipes Take the water up to 200ºC of temperature and generate 30 pressure bars. Objective: break the barrier of six seconds in 402 meters. Photo | CPE In Xataka | The crazy and crazy story of nuclear cars: the projects that played to be God during the twentieth century

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