Artist's concept of the Orbital CarrierGraviticsThe US Space Force has secured a contract worth up to US$60 million to develop and deploy a type of aircraft carrier in space. While this may sound unusual, the purpose is to position space vehicles in orbit to quickly address potential threats.Space Once Seen as a Peaceful Zone,...
Yichen Zhai and his six-legged creationDavid Baillot/University of California San DiegoWhile most people imagine robots as complex electronic devices, made up of several parts that need to be assembled in factories, a new experimental non-electronic robot has been designed to be 3D-printed in one single piece and is powered entirely by air.The soft-bodied robot...
A small dye-sensitized betavoltaic cell has radiocarbon on both the cathode and anode to increase its energy-conversion efficiencySu-Il InResearchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology in South Korea have developed a nuclear battery capable of converting radiation directly into electricity for decades — all without the usual dangers associated with nuclear...
The Magic Note Pad introduces an entirely new digital note-taking experience for users in the mobile-first era. More than just a digital notepad, it’s a powerful productivity tool designed to enhance thinking, streamline note-taking, and boost efficiency in both work and creative expression"XPPenReading and writing on standard tablets can strain your eyes, but E...
The integrated gimbal stand allows the Play 6 to move the visuals over 360 degrees for maximum positioning flexibilityXGIMI/iF DesignXGIMI, a Chinese projector manufacturer, has unveiled a preview of its new projector, the MoGo 3 Pro's successor, the Play 6. Building on the tubular design, the Play 6 introduces a larger battery, a new...
Credit: DepositphotosWhy do we have difficulty recalling specific events from the early years when our brains were working hard to learn so much? A new study from Yale reveals that babies do indeed form memories, but they may not be able to retrieve them.Infantile Amnesia and Its CausesWhen trying to recall your earliest memory,...
Dye-sensitized solar cells were used in the study, as they're particularly prone to UV damageVäinö AnttalainenSolar cells frequently encounter high levels of harmful ultraviolet light because they capture the maximum possible sunlight.A new eco-friendly coating could protect them from these UV rays, using its active ingredient extracted from onion skin.Currently, manufacturers apply clear films...
Using AI to save livesDepositphotosArtificial intelligence is quickly becoming a powerful tool in detecting cancer with greater precision than the human eye. A recent AI model has demonstrated an impressive near-perfect success rate, offering a glimpse into the future of cancer diagnosis.Global Team Develops ECgMPL AI Model for Endometrial Cancer DetectionA global team of...
A sample of the new carbon-negative material, made from seawater, electricity and CO2Northwestern UniversityThis seemingly simple white paste could be key to addressing the global sand shortage while also transforming the cement production process to capture, rather than emit, carbon dioxide. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed this material using seawater, electricity, and CO2.Concrete...
Credit: DepositphotosTesla has been granted a ride-hail permit in California by the state’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), paving the way for the electric vehicle giant to fulfill its promise of launching a robotaxi service soon.Elon Musk's Long-Standing Vision for Self-Driving TeslasCEO Elon Musk has been promising self-driving Teslas for about a decade now, and...
