Looking at the '32th Attempt' of Darizt Design

Actually, Indonesia has so many creative people engaged in various fields. One is Agus Sudariswanto, a resident of Yogyakarta who likes to make modification motorcycles with pretty amazing results through his workshops named Darizt Design that located in Plemburan Gg. Mulia Sariharjo Ngaglik Sleman, Yogyakarta.

Darizt Design 32th Attempt. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1apaKw)

When we surfed and found the Darizt Design site on Internet, we saw one of his phenomenal works named '32th Attempt.' As we knew so far, Agus was never given an official name to his motorcycle creations, but only gave the label as number that corresponding to the number of trials that he has done.

Previously on the same site, Agus has shown the modification process of the motorcycle (in pictures), starting where he made the bike's framework to mounted the engine. We can also see the frame's welding results was good and presentable. All of his motorcycle creations by using simple tools, and even we ever heard that the tree trunks had been used by him to make indentations on the motorcycle framework. In my opinion, he was tried to use all resources that he has until the motorcycle modification results is presentable.

Right side view of Darizt Design 32th Attempt. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1apaKw)

Not many details are given on the 32th Attempt motorcycle. That seemed only still uses the bobber classic concept, where almost no body coverings were used. The smaller size of fuel tank made by custom. Its seat also designed minimalist, only a thin iron plate wrapped in foam and brown leather upholstery. To be more comfortable, the seat completed with a short shock absorber. 

Here are several pictures of the Darizt Design 32th Attempt. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1apaKw)

For the engine, the information provided is also very little, only through the side caps where says 'Honda.' This looks extremely similar to the Honda's 200 cc engine, and in Indonesia usually used by Honda Tiger2000.

Machined aluminium, anodized aluminum, perfect color choices and an impeccable paint job, plus a bolder approach to bike-making have endowed the 32th Attempt with a massive dose of head-turning factor. And you'll almost forget you're looking at a small-displacement bike.

I guess that makes this bike so special is its mocha brown color was very elegant so that it can be easily anesthetize each of eyes staring at him. What do you think? If you wanna see another beauty machines of Darizt Design just click in here.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DARIZT DESIGN]

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Searching for the ancient site through the satellite imaging

Some of the most impressive mural of the Maya is found in the depths of the forest San Bartolo, Guatemala, in 2001. The mural is dated 100 BC. Of course, San Bartolo still have some other findings, but there is too dense jungle.

"It is dangerous to walk through the forest to find those sites. Where conditions are very humid and a lot of snakes," said Diane Davis, Honorary Research Associate at the Institute of Archaeology, UCL (London). The woman was already working in the region since the early 2000s.

Imagery from the Ikonos satellite has a resolution down to one metre on the ground. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aoBl2)

"Look, people can just a 7 or 8 meters from a pyramid in the woods, but could not see it because the vegetation is too thick," said Davies. However, by using the satellite imaging, many archaeological sites that were once hidden is now to be found.

Davies revealed by the help of a NASA scientist named Thomas Sever. The scientists then managed to recognize all of amazing forms (including the lost Mayan pyramids) based on satellite images. Most of the Mayans buildings were established using limestone, so the chemical composition around the ruins of change over time. It is revealed through multiple images.

Sattelite imaging can reveal previously lost civilisations. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aoBc4)

For the purpose of scanning the areas in around archeological ruins, then used several different wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum spans in order to reveal the patterns that exist on the surface, said Geoffrey Braswell of the University of California, San Diego.

The LiDaR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology can also be used to compile the topography. As the name implies, it uses laser technology. "If we're flying over the forest canopy, mostly radiance will be reflected by the leaves, other objects, and do not reach the ground, but there are some that can pass," said Braswell. "Thus, we can see the unique shapes on the ground."

By using the LiDaR technology in the satellites, archaeologists may be able to find archaeological sites which have escaped. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aoBc4)

But the use of LiDaR was expensive and for many years, only used by the military. Braswell intend to use it to scan the entire Central American region to see if something is missing from the archaeologists. Until now, it has not been possible.

There are still a number of problems. Most of the Maya scholars agree that these sites are detected by remote sensing was still to be ascertained by an expedition on land. The reason, many of the alleged findings turned out to be worthless, for example, only a field and not a building. Alternatively, a man-made objects that are new instead of ancient ruins.

"In the northern region of the Mayan, in Yucatan, remote sensing provides the results of 70 percent false positives," said Braswell. However, most experts agree that the benefits of the technology is amazing for archeology. There are several astonishing sites was revealed and almost escaped before. In some cases, these findings could potentially save the efforts many years to explore in the lush forests. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC]

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A 458 MM Speciale supercar for British wealthy person

Ferrari has released a new Ferrari 458 MM Speciale supercar on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. This special edition car made by the Italian manufacturers with the famous prancing horse logo is only one unit to fulfill an order of the British rich man.

Ferrari 458 MM Speciale supercar debuted in Fiorano. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1apgo7)

As quoted from Autoblog, Ferrari introduced the car at Fiorano. There are also the head of testing a Ferrari, Dario Benuzzi, and the owner who was not identified his name have been tested the car a few rounds.

The car is built from the base of Ferrari 458 Speciale used a naturally aspirated V8 engine as its drivetrain in combination with the dual-clutchs seven-speed gearbox. The car body is painted in creamy white color and termed as Bianco Italia, also decorated with the Italian flag color line in the middle, splitting the car from the hood up to rear.

Right side view of Ferrari 458 MM Speciale supercar. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1apgo7)

The designers of the Ferrari Styling Center makes this car with the dark colored A-pillar, causing the effect as if there is no buffer. In addition, the use of aluminum on the body and carbon fiber in the bumper adds a light weight of this car.

Rear view of Ferrari 458 MM Speciale supercar. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1apgo7)

The other part that distinguishes the 458 MM Speciale with a car like this is the air scoop design, air intake and radiator as the engine cooling support. Rear spoiler also uses a new design. Not to forget the spoke rims design that makes this car becomes more fierce.

Inside, passengers will be pampered with an upgraded audio system as well as the use of leather from Cioccolato. The steering wheel is accented white satin ring in some parts. But unfortunately, no mention of how the price of this car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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Ducati Dustbin Spesial

A motorcycle built by world-renowned metal fabricator Evan Wilcox called Ducati Dustbin Special. It looks more often called a work of art's attention because it is coated by aluminum, almost the entire body of motorcycle.

Ducati Dustbin Spesial by Evan Wilcox. (Picture from: Silodrome)

As reported by Silodrome on Monday, January 4, 2016, Wilcox makes this bike as a project for for his own use in amateur racing events like the Moto Giro d’California, he didn’t mess around. By using A single-cylinder Ducati was chosen, a bevelhead with a 175 cc capacity, iit was rebuilt with a custom crankshaft from a four-stroke MX bike machined Ducati flywheels, a camshaft was sourced from Megacycle and a Mikuni carburettor was fitted for the sake of reliability and easy starting.

Right side view of Ducati Dustbin Spesial by Evan Wilcox. (Picture from: Silodrome)

For the process, he admitted that he spent 40-50 hours just to change the shape of the gas tank. Wilcox also said he did not remember how much time is needed to complete the overall modification of this motorcycle. To be sure, hundreds of hours had been spent to build this eccentric motorcycle. Overall material to coat a motorcycle made by Wilcox. Modifications made are considered capable of making motorcycle is unstable because the front wheel does not have enough space. 

Rear view of Ducati Dustbin Spesial by Evan Wilcox. (Picture from: Silodrome)

The original dustbin motorcycles were banned since 1958 by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) due to the dangers associated with them, many of the originals had limited front wheel steering because of fairing constraints and the bikes could become unstable at some lean angles – it was also not advisable to ride them in stiff cross winds for same obvious reasons.

The motorcycle has been sold in the Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction held by Bonhams, on Thursday, January 7, 2015. The price offered was considered quite cheap, which ranged between US $10 thousand to $14 thousand or equivalent to Rp.138.9 million to Rp.194,5 million.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SILODROME ]

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With the help of tea, humans can survive on Mars

The benefits of tea have been widely known, began to help burn fat, a source of antioxidants, to relieve stress. Now, the tea will have a new benefits, which help humans to survive on Mars.

How can?

One type of tea are widely known in the world is Kombucha. The tea produced through fermentation with Komagataeibacter rhaeticus. The bacteria in Kombucha can produce a wide variety of cellulose which has now been widely used, began to cosmetics, skin substitutes, to snacks such as nata de coco.

Scientists have claimed bacteria in Kombucha tea (pictured) could help humans survive on Mars. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1annwv)

Currently, the research team from Imperial College London have been made an advanced DNA device.

"What makes this find became a promising approach, we have shown that the production of cellulose can be controlled genetically, we can produce materials with different shapes, patterns and sizes," said Michael Florea, head of the research team.

Researchers in the UK have developed a new method of engineering bacterial cellulose to fit different purposes. The base component of the material is derived from bacteria typically found in fermented herbal tea known as kombucha. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1anoUl)

"We can also interweave it with proteins or other biomolecules, something not possible before," said Florea as quoted of Irish Mirror, on Monday, May 30, 2106.

And the application of DNA-developed device can be varied.

Cellulose is produced by genetic engineering approach can be linked to a protein capable of binding contaminants. Furthermore, the cellulose can be used as a water purifier.

Cellulose can also be combined with chemical compounds that act as sensors. Thus, the cellulose can be used as a detector of toxic substances, the color will change to give a warning.

So how it could help humans to live on Mars?

When humans began to colonize the Mars, humans would need a lot of material resources for a variety of needs. The approach developed by Florea and his team offer an alternative for obtaining the resources.

Instead of bringing the material resources of the Earth are expensive, the earliest inhabitants of Mars can make the cellulose-based material with the help of bacteria in Kombucha. It is cheaper and easier. Now, Florea and his team are exploring the possibility of cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IRISH MIRROR | TECHTIMES]

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India launched a mini space shuttle

India has launched an unmanned mini space shuttle. Thus, increase again the number of countries and companies are developing reusable spacecraft. Seven-meter-sized space shuttle had taken off from Andhra Pradesh, and is expected to fly into the atmosphere as far as 70 kilometers prior to glide across the sea.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Monday joined the race to develop a space vehicle that can fly numerous times into space like aeroplanes by successfully conducting the maiden test flight of a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)-Technology Demonstrator at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acUGz)

The mini space shuttle called 'Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD)' has been launched on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Sriharikota. The spacecraft with a weight of 1.75 tons has been configured to act as a flying test bed to evaluate various technologies, viz., hypersonic flight, autonomous landing, powered cruise flight and hypersonic flight using air breathing propulsion towards realising a Two Stage to Orbit (TStO) fully Reusable Launch Vehicle.

ISRO-Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD). (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acUYu)

The space shuttle Model was developed during a period of five years at a cost of around 1 billion rupees (or about Rp.190 billion). And the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, praised the "diligent efforts" involving his country's scientists.

Since NASA stop the space shuttle program in 2011, emerging international competition to design the reusable spacecraft alternatives. Plane like that would cut the cost of space exploration mission in large numbers.

The mission of ISRO-Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD). (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acUvk)

Various private companies like SpaceX belonging to billionaire Elon Musk, and Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezo trying to fill that void. A number of countries such as Japan, Europe and Russia are also in the testing phase for similar technology.

In the mission, an HS9 solid rocket booster lifted the RLV-TD from its launch pad at 7 am to a height of 56 km where the RLV TD separated from the rocket and climbed to a height of 65 km before automatically steering itself back for a landing in the Bay of Bengal some 450 km away from the Sriharikota space station. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1acUGz)

Currently, India has to have a spacecraft orbiting at the planet Mars atmosphere, which was launched in 2013, and is touted as the most advanced spacecraft of them until today. And India was projecting will launch the reusable space shuttle within the next decade. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDIAN EXPRESS]

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