Vow's Forged Gras can be served in a number of ways - but you can only taste it at select restaurantsVowAustralian company Vow is reinventing foie gras with a cruelty-free, lab-grown version that also aims to enhance its flavor.Foie Gras ReimaginedTraditionally a French delicacy with roots in ancient Egypt, foie gras is made from...
Image from PixabayWe all know the basic equation: hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. Now, scientists have taken it a step further, capturing the very first molecular-scale video of this iconic reaction. This breakthrough could ultimately pave the way for innovative methods to produce large quantities of drinking water.Palladium, a rare element, is a highly...
EWP is looking to complete installation of its energy system at the Port of LA site but Q1 2025, which should look and operate similar to the company's pilot setup at Jaffa Port in Israel (shown)Eco Wave PowerIn 2022, Eco Wave Energy (EWP) announced its ambitious plan to relocate its wave energy array from...
The new shield will be used on the Dream Chaser winged spacecraftSierra Space/ORNLOak Ridge National Laboratory and Sierra Space Corporation have created an advanced heat shield, inspired by 1980s Space Shuttle technology, to protect reusable spacecraft during reentry.Challenges of Atmospheric Reentry and Advances in Heat Shield TechnologyEarth's atmosphere poses a significant challenge for returning...
A still of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) from a video recorded by US Navy fighter jets in 2015United States NavyThe skies aren’t just for UFO enthusiasts anymore—serious investigations are underway. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has released its latest report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), offering intriguing statistics and stories from May...
The soft-bodied RoBoa can snake its way through collapsed buildings in search of survivorsRoBoa/ETH ZurichWhen disaster strikes, drones and robots can search for survivors in dangerous zones. The student team at ETH Zurich designed the RoBoa to slither through debris that would stop other robots.Developed at the Autonomous Systems Lab, RoBoa aids rescue teams...
Generations Ships would be similar to space habitats designed in the 1970sNASA/Rick GuidiceIf you've ever dreamed of designing a spacecraft to carry humans to another star system over centuries, now's your chance. The Project Hyperion Design Contest encourages teams to develop Generation Ship concepts—self-sustaining vessels built for long-term interstellar travel.Colonizing other planets has often...
Image from PixabayScientists have developed an ultra-sensitive nanoscale sensor capable of detecting lung cancer by analyzing the levels of a chemical called isoprene in exhaled breath. This breakthrough may lead to a non-invasive, affordable way to catch the disease at an early stage, potentially saving numerous lives.Isoprene is released during the body’s process of...
Artist's concept of an orbital solar power plantSpace SolarUK startup Space Solar has signed a deal with Reykjavik Energy that could make Iceland the first country to receive solar power beamed from space, with a 30-MW demonstration set for launch by 2030.While solar power is a clean energy source, it faces limitations like cloud...
Cordyceps fungus infecting a longhorn beetle grub. (Ian Redding/Getty Images)Zombies tap into our fears, and once they get in our heads, they stay there. Animals overtaken by "zombies" lose control over their bodies and actions, instead serving the needs of a virus, fungus, or other parasite.The word "zombi" originates from Vodou, a religion that developed...
