Attack-Proof Power Line to be Installed Under NY

Podcaster writes "American Superconductor Corporation and Con Edison have announced a joint effort to develop and deploy a new system that utilizes high temperature superconductor power cable technology in Con Edison's grid in New York City. The project, called Project Hydra, will aim to establish 'Secure Super Grids' that can withstand extreme weather and terrorist attacks."

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My greek mythology is a bit rusty...

[niceone]

From TFA:

The Department of Homeland Security will fund up to $25 million for the nearly $40 million superconductor cable, it calls "Project Hydra," after the mythical Greek monster that grew back multiple heads when one was severed.

Wasn't Hydra was the mythical monster that managed to think of multiple ways to get government money in the name of fighting terrorism each time one was cut off?

Re:Sensationalism gone wrong

[Control Group]

"Cool bit" is something of an understatement, don't you think? 43 Kelvin is well past "cool" and into "cold," possibly even "frigid" territory.

Re:Sensationalism gone wrong

[conteXXt]

Somebody's never been to Winnipeg in February.

43 Kelvin is spring.