Funding Secured for Ambitious Space-Based Energy Grid Star Catcher Industries has secured US$12.25 million in seed funding for its ambitious plan to build the world’s first “space-based energy grid.” The idea is that a network of satellites would gather energy from the Sun and beam it at high concentrations to other satellites in orbit. Collecting […]
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According to Skip, a Google X Labs spinout, a new set of “powered pants” can enhance leg strength by up to 40% or make you feel 30 lb (14 kg) lighter. This “mountain goat” exoskeleton aims to remove physical barriers to outdoor hiking. Skip has partnered with Arc’teryx, a high-end outdoor clothing company, to create
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MIT scientists have found an intriguing new method to produce hydrogen fuel using soda cans, seawater, and coffee grounds. They believe this chemical reaction could power engines or fuel cells in marine vehicles that use seawater. Hydrogen plays a crucial role in decarbonizing energy production due to its clean-burning nature, high energy density, and the
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Aeon, a leading Japanese supermarket chain, has introduced a new AI system designed to evaluate and “standardize” employee smiles. On July 1, the company announced the implementation of a “smile-rating AI system” called “Mr Smile” in 240 stores across Japan, making Aeon the first company to utilize this technology. AI Assessment by InstaVR Developed by
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In the Belgian North Sea, maintenance vessels can now connect to an automatic cable at a wind farm to recharge their batteries. This groundbreaking system is the first of its kind and represents a significant advancement in maintaining the environmental friendliness of electric vessels. Belgium’s Nobelwind wind farm, operational since 2017 and featuring 50 turbines
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Researchers at USC have created a new technique for accurately predicting the spread of wildfires. By integrating satellite imagery with artificial intelligence, their model represents a significant advancement in wildfire management and emergency response. Described in a preliminary study published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses satellite data to monitor
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Government officials have granted crucial approval to the world’s largest renewable energy and transmission initiative. Spearheaded by SunCable, the AAPowerLink project involves constructing a massive solar farm in Australia’s Northern Territory. This endeavor aims to send Australian solar power to Singapore via 4,300 kilometers of undersea cables, ensuring around-the-clock clean energy to Darwin and exporting
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Transparent OLED technology has advanced significantly since its early prototypes over a decade ago, yet the screens remain relatively expensive. Researchers in Korea have now developed a 100-inch NTS display that they can mass-produce at one-tenth of the current cost. “The team from the Nano-lithography and Manufacturing Research Center at the Korea Institute of Machinery
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Wearable technology has evolved far beyond simple step counting. Today, wearables like smartwatches and smart rings can continuously monitor health metrics such as sleep patterns, heart rate, and overall wellness. These devices empower users to gain insights into their bodies, stay motivated to maintain health, and receive personalized health information. Ultrahuman, the maker of the
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In China’s Gansu Province, engineers have erected two towers standing at 650 feet (200 meters) tall. Alongside them, an array of 30,000 mirrors arranged in concentric circles will generate more than 1.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. While photovoltaic panels, which directly convert sunlight into electricity, commonly associate with “solar power,” another method has been
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