Mars may look quiet from a distance, but up close it is anything but still. Beneath its thin sky, dust storms roar, dust devils twist across the surface, and tiny grains of sand constantly rub against each other.
This restless motion turns
Category: Engineering
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Wing is bringing drone delivery to 150 more Walmart stores
Wing said, on average, flight times from stores to customer homes are 3 minutes and 43 seconds. | Source: Wing
Wing Aviation LLC and Walmart Stores Inc. today said they plan to expand drone deliveries to 150 more Walmart stores over the next…
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First text evidence of Kish ziggurat restoration found on clay cylinders
In Iraq, archaeologists have discovered two clay cylinders inscribed with the first known foundation text regarding the restoration of a ziggurat in the ancient city of Kish.
Previously, archaeological excavations had only yielded references…
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US lab sees first dual-view shockwave to unlock stable nuclear fusion
A team of scientists has successfully captured a high-definition “movie” of shockwaves moving through a microscopic water jet, revealing a hidden mechanism that could solve one of the greatest engineering hurdles in nuclear fusion.
The…
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Artificial ‘pain nerves’ could give humanoid robots human-like reflexes
Researchers from China’s Northeast Normal University have developed a novel soft, jelly-like electronic “pain nerve” that could give robots human-like reflexes. These “nerves,” the researchers explain, can feel pressure at different…
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BYD launches ride-hailing focused EV brand with 200 kW electric motor
Recent regulatory filings indicate that BYD is preparing a significant brand restructuring with the launch of its new sub-brand, Linghui, aimed at clearly separating a new group of vehicles from its core product portfolio. As part of this…
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Humans may communicate with aliens in mathematical language: Study
If humans ever receive a message from intelligent aliens, the biggest challenge may not be how far away they are, but how to communicate at all. Our nearest star system is more than four light-years away, which means even a simple question and…
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German firm’s new electrode technology delivers low-cost hydrogen
A German company has successfully developed innovative electrode technology for hydrogen production. Rheinmetall’s new technology is key for the energy transition in the field of hydrogen production.
Preparations for the pilot production in…
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The use of space-based computing signals a paradigm shift in AI infrastructure thinking
For the better part of the last few years, the advancement of AI and automation has been dependent on increasingly dense terrestrial infrastructure. Massive data centers, alongside expanding edge computing systems, have enabled major…
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US firm to deploy next-gen surveillance radars to enhance safety
A North Carolina-based company will soon deploy the next-generation surveillance radars to modernize the U.S. National Airspace System. Collins Aerospace has been awarded a $438 million contract by the Federal Aviation Administration to support…
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