Hydrogen is a clean energy source that has the potential to play a major role in the transition to a low-carbon future. However, its high cost and challenges in storage and transportation have limited its widespread adoption. To address these challenges, researchers have formed a new compound that streamlines hydrogen storage and transportation. A team […]
Read MoreMedical devices play a pivotal role in improving the health and well-being of people globally. Thanks to these devices, people are healthier and happier, and their lives are significantly better. Let’s face it. Healthcare is fundamental to our quality of life. But with healthcare costs rising, there’s mounting pressure on manufacturers to develop innovative, cost-effective […]
Read MoreSmart weapons, like GPS-guided munitions and cruise missiles, are growing in sophistication and importance in modern warfare. Laser-guided munitions and autonomous AI-enhanced weapons are also part of this trend. Today, major navies emphasize precision over sheer firepower Instead of massive barrages, the goal is to shoot a single, strategically placed round with minimal explosives for […]
Read MoreA research team at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and ICMAB has successfully created magnetism from non-magnetic materials by leveraging wireless technology. Traditionally, electronic devices have used electric currents to manipulate electrical and magnetic properties. However, this can lead to overheating, which can reduce efficiency and shorten the lifespan of devices. In recent years, […]
Read MoreOn the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk informed that the company plans to produce 200,000 Cybertrucks annually. Deliveries of this futuristic vehicle are planned for November 30, and over two million reservations have already been placed. This is much more than the previously planned volume of 125,000 units per year. Previously, Musk […]
Read MoreElectrical steel is a unique product used in a broad range of industries, including energy, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and medical device. Also known as silicon steel and lamination steel, this material provides excellent magnetic properties, making it ideal for use in things, like generators, motors, and transformers. Electrical steel also cuts power losses, boosts electrical […]
Read MorePollution and climate change are threatening the world’s most important resource, drinking water. It is said that over half of the world’s population could be facing water scarcity by 2025. Fog nets have long been a literal lifesaver in arid regions with regular fog as they are used to gather water in useful quantities and […]
Read MoreBoom Supersonic recently announced that its supersonic jet prototype XB-1 has passed ground tests and won an experimental airworthiness certificate from the US FAA. Supersonic overland flight has been banned for decades because of the noise it produces. The sonic from aircraft generates shock waves for miles away, which not only rattle windows and trip […]
Read MoreElon Musk’s innovative medtech venture, Neuralink, is making significant strides in its mission to pioneer brain implant technology. Following reported FDA approval for human trials, the company has successfully raised an additional $280 million in funding, bolstering its total investment to an impressive $643 million. In a recent announcement, Neuralink extended an invitation to individuals […]
Read More6061 Aluminum is a versatile, high-performance material. Highly cost-effective, it features a high aluminum content level and major alloying elements of magnesium, silicon, copper, and chromium. It can also contain trace amounts of additional elements, depending on an application’s requirements. It’s the most widely used heat-treatable aluminum alloy available and a critical alloy in many […]
Read MoreNASA and Boeing have teamed up to develop a new experimental aircraft targeting to cut air travel emissions by 30%. The design Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) has been under development for more than a decade as part of the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) program. Transonic truss-braced wings include ultra-thin wings braced by struts with larger […]
Read MoreResearchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), RMIT University, and the University of Sydney have successfully used additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing to develop high-performance titanium alloys to solve challenges associated with quality and waste management in the industrial production of titanium alloys. By integrating alloy design, computational simulations, and experimental characterization, […]
Read MoreInconel® is a family of nickel-chromium superalloys known for its high strength, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance at high temperatures. Well-suited for demanding applications, Inconel alloys typically comprise 50-70% nickel, 15-25% chromium, and other elements, including iron, cobalt, molybdenum, and tungsten. The specific composition of an Inconel alloy depends on its intended application. Inconel’s unique […]
Read MoreASKA A5 – the electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle, developed by US air mobility company ASKA, recently received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The drive and fly technology offers the opportunity to not only drive on public roads but also travel by air. ASKA A5 is a four-seat vehicle comparable to […]
Read MoreThe American space tourism company Virgin Galactic operated the second commercial flight to the edge of space, called Galactic 02. This is the first flight that carried tourist passengers, which included the British former Olympian Jon Goodwin, who bought the ticket 18 years ago, and Keisha Schahaff and Anastatia Mayers (a mother and daughter) from […]
Read MoreFollowing the wind power concerns, construction on the Wyoming-to-California power line has started. This line will enable electricity transmission from a wind farm with 600 turbines, and a total power of 3 GW, with an estimated project cost of the wind farm of $5 billion. Both the wind farm and the transmission lines are expected […]
Read MoreGradually phasing out global dependence on fossil fuels is an ongoing process. Therefore, it’s essential to explore methods that can enhance the efficiency of energy production. In this endeavor, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have introduced a pioneering coating for steam condenser pipes. With widespread adoption, this advancement could lead to an energy […]
Read MoreThe X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) – NASA’s experimental supersonic aircraft is now a step closer to its first flight. Located at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California, the aircraft completed many milestones and was moved from the construction site for its first flight. The flight is scheduled for this year after a series […]
Read MoreRecent advancements in material science and design engineering have increased the popularity of advanced metal alloys, especially in critical industries such as aerospace and medical device manufacturing. However, the increased usage of these advanced materials in complex geometries has set new manufacturing challenges as it is often difficult and expensive to machine these parts with […]
Read MoreNASA’s humanoid robot Valkyrie will be tested at offshore energy facilities in Perth, Western Australia, far away from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The collaboration is part of the Space Act Agreement with the global Australian energy company Woodside Energy. The NASA team traveled to Woodside’s headquarters in Perth, provided training to […]
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