Author - Samilton Santos

Electric Mini-Truck Tackle Rough Terrain with Ease

The compact Ox electric truck has been designed for tackling challenging terrain quietly and cleanlyOx DeliversA UK-based company is working to make transportation of goods more efficient and eco-friendly for producers in developing countries. Following a multi-million-dollar agreement, its electric truck-as-a-service model is set to expand in Rwanda and surrounding areas.The Ox truck first...

NASA’s Moon Return Missions Face Further Delays

The Artemis program is meant to establish a permanent human presence on the MoonNASAThe Artemis II and III missions, which aim to return U.S. astronauts to the Moon, have been delayed once again. At a press briefing, NASA officials revealed that issues with the heat shield and life support systems would push back the...

Ancient Black Holes Could Leave Tiny Tunnels in Rocks and Buildings

Credit: PixabayBlack holes are usually detected light-years away, but a new study suggests they could also be found here on Earth, in the form of tiny tunnels carved through rocks or ancient buildings.Scientists theorize that primordial black holes formed shortly after the Big Bang, unlike regular black holes, which form from collapsing massive stars....

Robo X: The Electric Supercar That Promises to Revolutionize the Market

The Robo X was revealed the past week at the 2024 Guangzhou auto show in ChinaJiYueChinese company JiYue has unveiled a high-performance, long-range, and intelligent electric supercar: the Robo X. With the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.9 seconds, a range of 400 miles (644 km) per...

Bio-Inspired Coating for Medical Devices Prevents Clotting

An untreated loop of catheter tubing (left) alongside a clot-free coated loop Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu Research GroupWhen blood passes through medical devices like catheters or stents, there's a risk of clots forming, which can be harmful. A newly developed coating, inspired by biological processes, could prevent this without the need for blood-thinning drugs.How Blood Forms Clots...

Leonid Meteor Shower May Surprise Us with a Stunning Display This Week

Credit: PixabayOne of my most memorable experiences was back in the 90s when I was in the US Air Force. In November 1998, I found myself deployed to Kuwait, where I witnessed a spectacular meteor storm as the Leonids reached their peak on the morning of November 17th. The meteors came quickly and intensely,...

Experts Express Concerns Over Potential Muscle Loss from Drugs Like Ozempic

Credit: DepositphotosMedications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are well-known for their ability to aid weight loss, but some scientists are now investigating how these drugs may affect muscle mass.In a recent commentary published in The Lancet, an international group of researchers highlights the lack of sufficient studies on the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists...

Wearable Device Fights Infections by Targeting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

This bioelectronic device delivers gentle electrical signals to bacteria that prevents the formation of biofilm, stopping dangerous infectionsUniversity of Chicago/University of California San DiegoNeed for Innovative Infection ControlAs antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to proliferate, we need innovative methods to combat infections. A new patch offers a promising solution. By delivering a gentle electric shock, this...

European Test Facility Completes Record-Breaking Hyperloop Vacuum Journey

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...

Hypersonic Program Faces Uncertainty After Reaction Engines Folds

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...