A new scale model Hyperloop test facility in Europe has achieved a record for longest vacuum capsule journeySwisspodEuropean Facility Sets New Record for Hyperloop TestingIn what feels like news straight out of 2016, a Hyperloop test facility in Europe achieved the longest distance ever traveled by a capsule in a vacuum tube. This milestone...
Reaction Engines aimed to build single-stage-to-orbit spaceplanesReaction EnginesView 1 ImagesReaction Engines Shuts Down, Impacting Aerospace InnovationA significant player in aerospace innovation has shut its doors. Reaction Engines, which has been developing hypersonic engine technology since 1989, has entered administration, creating a significant impact on Britain's hypersonic weapons program and others.Alan Bond founded the company...
Credit: PixabayNanoplastics’ Impact on Antibiotic Absorption and ResistanceA recent study reveals that nanoplastics—tiny plastic particles smaller than 0.001 millimeters—can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb antibiotics and may even encourage the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.Researchers from the University of Vienna, University of Bonn, and University of Debrecen used molecular models to examine the...
Credit: PixabayA Unique Discovery in Cygnus ConstellationIn the constellation Cygnus, about 7,800 light-years from Earth, lies a true cosmic oddity: the V404 Cygni system, home to a black hole known for its intriguing and unpredictable behavior. Recently, this system revealed yet another surprise to scientists—a hidden binary companion, a star in a wide orbit...
The researchers used a cryogenic electron microscope to derive this stylized version of the Tse15 toxinBrooke HayesOpportunistic Threat: Acinetobacter baumanniiAcinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is an opportunistic bacterium that infects individuals weakened by illnesses like pneumonia or wounds. It can colonize the lungs and cause infections in organs or on the skin, surviving on dry...
Credit: PixabayHeist movies are rarely about solving climate change, and for good reason. It’s hard to imagine George Clooney racing down the highway with a truckload of stolen diamonds, saying, "Hey, let’s crush these sparkly gems into powder and scatter them through the stratosphere to cool the planet."Calculating Diamonds for Global CoolingHowever, a team...
This tiny chip can diagnose a heart attack in minutesWill Kirk/Johns Hopkins UniversityRevolutionary Chip Detects Heart Attack Biomarkers in MinutesA small chip with a unique surface can accurately detect heart attack blood biomarkers within minutes, a much shorter time than current methods, even when they are present in very low concentrations. The researchers behind...
An exploded view of the first and second stage of the DJI Avinox Drive SystemDJIDJI Enters the eMTB Market with InnovationDJI, widely known for its drones, entered the electric mountain bike (eMTB) market this year with the DJI Avinox Drive system. We wanted to highlight the clever inner workings of this setup, which brings...
Credit: PixabayIntroduction: Iconic Trees at RiskFrom towering coastal redwoods to ancient Wollemi pines and firs that adorn Christmas, even the planet’s most iconic plants are facing severe issues. However, the loss of certain species won’t just endanger local forests; it will threaten entire ecosystems, as recent research indicates.In 2021, a global assessment titled "State...
A microscope image of the new stitches that generate electrical pulses to help heal wounds fasterZhouquan Sun and Chengyi HouTransforming Vulnerability into AdvantageWhile surgical stitches are effective for wound healing, they can sometimes come undone with excessive movement. However, researchers in China have transformed this vulnerability into an advantage by creating stitches that generate...
