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Category Archive: Industry News

1. Graphene Vibrations: Clean, Limitless Energy Source?

   Dec

   12

   2017

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   In a big breakthrough, researchers from the University of Arkansas discovered an unusual property of graphene with several world-changing potential applications. They found that graphene vibrations could be used as a source of clean and potentially unlimited energy. Graphene is a single slice of graphite, consisting of a lattice of carbon atoms that is just […]

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2. Rocket Lab Plans To Launch Its Electron Rocket For The Second Time

   Dec

   11

   2017

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   US startup Rocket Lab aims to carry out its second launch of the company’s experimental Electron Rocket sometime in the next week or so. The plan is to send the rocket into orbit, and if successful, will prove the Electron Rocket is prepared to eventually send small commercial payloads to orbit in the future. There’s […]

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3. The World’s Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Is Delivering Power To Australia

   Dec

   06

   2017

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   Elon Musk made good on his promise of delivering the world’s largest lithium-ion battery to South Australia. Now, regardless of what the wind is doing on a day-to-day basis, clean wind energy can be provided to the grid 24/7, thanks to the 100MW battery farm. The South Australian Government says the farm, which has enough […]

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4. Enjoy This 9 Minute Supercut of Elon Musk Unveiling Tesla’s Semi Truck and Roadster

   Nov

   29

   2017

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   Elon Musk might be the closest we have to Steve Jobs these days when it comes to a showman capable of effectively marketing products. Recently, Musk paired Tesla’s new semi truck and second-generation Roadster in a whirlwind of an event featuring all the usual Tesla tricks. It was a major hit across social media, and […]

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5. Koenigsegg Agera RS: Fastest Production Car on the Planet

   Nov

   28

   2017

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   Recently, the Koenigsegg Agera RS smashed the record for the world’s fastest production car. Driven by factory driver Niklas Lilja, the car reached a top speed of 284.55 miles per hour on a closed section of public road in Pahrump, Nev. During its first run, when the Koenigsegg faced more uphill than downhill, it reached a […]

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6. Transparent Solar Cells Turn Windows Into Solar Panels

   Nov

   14

   2017

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   Worldwide, solar energy technology is growing day by day, becoming both cheaper and more efficient. With record-setting solar farms, it is the cheapest source of energy in many countries. When we think of solar panels, a picture of bulky units of solar panels installed on rooftops comes to mind. However, with this mind-blowing invention by […]

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7. Richard Browning Shatters World Record for Fastest Speed In a Body-Controlled Jet Engine Suit

   Nov

   09

   2017

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   Richard Browning, who is the founder and chief test pilot of Gravity Industries for its body-controlled jet engine power suit, has set a new world record. The British Inventor and entrepreneur hit a speed of 32.02mph (51.53 km/h) on his third and final attempt over a lake in Reading, England, good for the fastest speed […]

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8. World’s First Negative Emissions Power Plant

   Nov

   07

   2017

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   Scientists have discovered a powerful weapon in the fight against global warming. The world’s first negative emissions power plant has opened in Iceland. With the vital issue of global warming in mind, Iceland has gone beyond zero by developing a power plant that actually removes CO2 from the atmosphere. World’s first power plant that eliminates more CO2 than it produces Researchers at the Swiss […]

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9. Ford’s Robutt Can Simulate 10 Years of Use In Merely Three Weeks

   Oct

   31

   2017

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   Ford has a new secret weapon, called the Robutt, aptly named as it is essentially a robotic butt for testing the company’s car seats. In the video below, the carmaker says the Robutt lies across the seat, equipped with a pressure sensitive map in order to gather data from the driver to adjust to perfect […]

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10. Lockheed Martin Laser Weapon Shoots Down Aerial Drones

    Oct

    20

    2017

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    Drones have no doubt opened a world of possibilities for carrying out some amazing and useful tasks. These versatile, pilotless flying machines have proved their usefulness in areas such as aerial photography, surveillance, and law enforcement. And their potential for the future is nearly limitless. But the proliferation of the technology also poses a series […]

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11. Alphabet’s Project Loon Deploys LTE Balloons To Puerto Rico

    Oct

    20

    2017

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    In collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Aviation Authority, FEMA, and other cellular spectrum and aviation authorities, Alphabet’s Project Loon has officially deployed its LTE balloons to Puerto Rico. The ultimate goal is to help bring connectivity to areas of the island still experiencing the effects of Hurricane Maria. AT&T, Loon’s official partner […]

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12. Launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Delayed Until Spring of 2019

    Oct

    03

    2017

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    NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is no stranger to launch delays. The latest sees it moved from the previously planned launch of October 2018 to Spring of 2019, sometime between March and June of 2019. According to NASA, this delay stems from component integration and testing taking longer than expected. Eric Smith, program director for the […]

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13. Aston Martin Partners for Triton Submarines to Develop $4 Million Submersible

    Oct

    01

    2017

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    Aston Martin has collaborated with Triton Submarines to create a truly one-of-a-kind submersible. The luxury carmaker says that the partnership “has shaped a unique concept that will lead to an exclusive, strictly-limited edition vehicle.” At the moment, the sub is merely a concept, however it will eventually be able dive down to depths of approximately […]

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14. Porsche’s New $18K Carbon Fiber Wheels

    Sep

    22

    2017

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    In the world of automotive design, carbon fiber has played a major role in reducing vehicle weight. Wheels using carbon fiber in their construction have been around for a while, but until now these wheels were made with carbon-reinforced resin. German automaker Porsche claims to be the first to produce ultra-light wheels made with braided carbon fiber. A […]

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15. Tesla to Begin Rolling Out Smaller Supercharger Stations For Cramped Cities

    Sep

    13

    2017

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    Tesla has announced that it plans to address one of its major issues, which is creating more convenient Supercharger stations in bustling cities. In order to do this, Tesla aims to develop smaller Supercharger stations, which it will initially roll out in Boston and Chicago. It is worth noting that because the city Superchargers will […]

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16. Watch a New Group of Astronauts Launch to the International Space Station

    Sep

    13

    2017

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    Three crew members recently departed the International Space Station, and as a result three new astronauts are being sent up to take their place. Six hours after launch, NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Joe Acaba, along with Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, will reach the ISS which will be their home for the next five […]

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17. SpaceX Has Completed Testing On All Three of The Falcon Heavy’s First Stage Cores

    Sep

    06

    2017

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    Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX has completed testing on all three of the Falcon Heavy rocket’s first stage cores. Now, the plan is to hopefully launch the rocket for the first time in November. In a recent tweet, Musk showed off a video of a static test of one of the Falcon Heavy cores. […]

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18. US Power Grid Holds Up as Solar Eclipse Takes the Spotlight

    Aug

    24

    2017

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    On Monday, millions of Americans put on their glasses (hopefully) and took in a rare total eclipse. While 14 states were in the dark for a couple of minutes as the moon covered the sun, the power grid in the United States was put to the test. This was especially true in California where roughly […]

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19. Revolutionary New Electrode Design Can Charge Batteries in Seconds

    Aug

    23

    2017

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    We all have experienced the pain of having our phone’s battery die during the most inopportune times. But soon, you will no longer need to drop everything to search for a place to plug in and recharge. Charging your phones for hours and hours could become history. Thanks to a new battery electrode design, you […]

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20. New High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Could Help Hydrogen Fuel Become Viable

    Aug

    16

    2017

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    Researchers at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Ground Research Laboratory have discovered a new high-strength aluminum alloy which could prove to be pertinent to the future of hydrogen fuel becoming a viable option. When testing the alloy, researchers found pouring water over its surface created a bubbling reaction and produced hydrogen gas. Of course, this reaction is extremely unique […]

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