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16y.o. builds device to detect nuclear materials for DHS
« on: May 15, 2010, 02:03:06 PM »

http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4196822/homeland-security-looks-to-15-year-old-to-protect-country/


Any time you hear anyone saying "Young kids today are lazy, stupid, etc", remember this Taylor Wilson.  Good job, lad!
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Re: 16y.o. builds device to detect nuclear materials for DHS
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2010, 02:09:40 PM »
...huh. Simple and direct application of existing technology in a way not done yet, according to some quick research I pulled up. Good.


...and he has a fusion reactor. Built it at 14. Working fusion reactor. That MUST be the youngest individual to make a fusion reactor. Previous record was a 17 year old. Neat!
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Re: 16y.o. builds device to detect nuclear materials for DHS
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2010, 02:12:55 PM »
So in effect this kid possesses more advanced capabilities than the entire Republic of Iran? :D
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Re: 16y.o. builds device to detect nuclear materials for DHS
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2010, 02:14:16 PM »
You think. You hope. =|
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Re: 16y.o. builds device to detect nuclear materials for DHS
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2010, 02:28:54 PM »
Quote from: MicroBalrog on May 15, 2010, 02:12:55 PM
So in effect this kid possesses more advanced capabilities than the entire Republic of Iran? :D

Yes.

He's an American male geek.  Do not underestimate the power of such a creature, when they're trying to acquire "geek cred" or the interest of wimmin.  They will outperform multinational corporations, entire nations, or entire continents in this pursuit.
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Re: 16y.o. builds device to detect nuclear materials for DHS
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2010, 02:54:55 PM »
And do it for under $500.  =D
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Re: 16y.o. builds device to detect nuclear materials for DHS
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2010, 03:13:12 PM »
Wonder how potent those neutrons from it are though...
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Re: 16y.o. builds device to detect nuclear materials for DHS
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2010, 07:32:14 PM »
Quote from: RaspberrySurprise on May 15, 2010, 03:13:12 PM
Wonder how potent those neutrons from it are though...

My guess is it'd be a fixed install.  Emitter one one side, big sheet of sealed lead on the other.  Swap out the lead every couple years, no biggie.  You'd want to run a Geiger counter over everything and do calibration checks every few weeks or months, though.  It shouldn't be an issue, but you should check anyways.
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