And, thanks to its low gravity and lack of atmosphere, a much simpler construction site.
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With its low gravity and lack of atmosphere, the moon would be a splendid place for an astronomical observatory.
Beyond the standard abilities to set the level and the number of players and bots, "Mutators" like Low Gravity, Sniper Arena, and Chainsaw Melee change everything about the way deathmatch is played.
Over a decade ago he helped pioneer the idea of the cube-sat satellite that is a small self contained box that could ride with other such boxes in the payload of a rocket where it could conduct low gravity experiments, biological experiments of do other interesting activities when released into space.
Corporate clients might be harder to come by but would probably be drawn from sectors that deal with material sciences, particularly engineering or metallurgy, where a low-gravity environment would make possible types of research and production that are impossible or prohibitively expensive on Earth.
On the plus side, the Volt feels like it has a low center of gravity, and responds well to steering inputs.
"Some of the crossovers have good ground clearance and also a low center of gravity, " he says, which makes them better choices than truck-based SUVs.
All told, the newest from Ferrari has an incredibly low center of gravity and an extra 160-plus horsepower for a weight gain of just over 130 pounds.
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Handling is impressive for a vehicle that weighs in a bit over 4600lbs -- thanks in great part to the low center of gravity, near 50-50 weight distribution and active air suspension.
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The lithium-ion batteries are liquid cooled and packaged in a 4-inch thick slab that covers the entire floor pan of the car for a low center of gravity and a near 50-50 weight distribution.
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For 1998 IBM and Allstate, selling at below-market valuations, are my low- center-of-gravity ball carriers.
Still, given the unpopularity of the Republicans and the historic low ratings of George W. Bush, McCain's gravity-defying poll numbers are about more than a few tough ads and one badly timed vacation.
Certainly sustained economic growth, low density and more affordable housing all clearly continue to push the center of population gravity toward certain Sun Belt cities, primarily in the Southeast and Texas.
At low speeds, an accelerometer determines the position of the lights by reading the pull of gravity.
However, aside from a lack of gravity, Logan says high radiation is the real hurdle for living and procreating in low earth orbit and beyond.
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In other green tech and design news, Hitachi unveiled an impressive new wireless controlled robot to help with the Fukushima Daiichi cleanup and London-based designers Martin Riddiford and Jim Reeves developed the GravityLight, an amazing low-energy, battery-free light that works by harnessing the power of weight and gravity.
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