NASA's Ion Thruster Sets World Record and New iMac Desktop

The latest articles discuss NASA's record-breaking Ion thruster which could one day aid astronauts and Apple's new desktop for the iMac.

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-NASA's ion space thruster sets endurance world record.

After a five year test on NASA's latest ion drive of the future set a world record for the longest single space mission. The Evolutionary Xenon Thruster (NEXT) project completed a continuous test for more than 5 and half years - longer than any other space propulsion system that has ever tested. This type of technology could lead to even deeper missions into space. These thrusters have 10 to 15 times efficiency than the today's chemical thrusters. One day we could these being used by private and government space agencies.

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-Apple announces new iMac desktops.

Apple announces upgrades to its iMac line of desktop of computers. The updates include better processors, new graphics, and next generation WiFi, and faster flash storage. The 21.5-inch iMac now starts with a 2.7GHz, quad-core Intel Core i5 processor and new Iris Pro graphics. Also, this desktop has a 21.5-inch is also available with an i5 processor with up to 3.4GHz and Nvidia GeForce 700 series graphics. They are available now.

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