In a significant move towards transforming aviation, ZeroAvia has been selected by the US Department of the Air Force’s AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to evaluate the feasibility of integrating hydrogen propulsion…
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A walking robot for $20 that needs no electricity
When we think about robots, we think about complex electronic devices.
We’re conditioned to think about robots as sophisticated machines controlled by intricate programming and powered by advanced electronics.
But a group of…
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Newton’s method gets a powerful upgrade, 300 years after its creation
For over three centuries, researchers have relied on a powerful algorithm developed by Isaac Newton to tackle complex problems in logistics, finance, computer vision, and even pure math.
This simple yet effective method provides a remarkable…
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Maxar’s first-of-its-kind software lets drones navigate without GPS
In a significant advancement for both military and commercial operations, Maxar Intelligence has introduced Raptor, an innovative software suite designed to enable autonomous drones to navigate and extract precise ground coordinates without…
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Eco-friendly, nylon-like plastic using microorganisms
Poly(ester amide) amide is a next-generation material that combines the advantages of PET (polyester) and nylon (polyamide), two widely used plastics. However, it could only be produced from fossil fuels, which posed environmental concerns. Using…
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1,000-ton nuclear containment dome fitted at unit 3 of Haiyang plant
The steel dome for the nuclear island of Unit 3 of Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in China’s eastern Shandong Province has been fitted into place.
The construction of the nuclear unit’s main building is almost completed. Once all four units…
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Bombproof Bushmaster truck gets Axon’s counter-drone defense tech
Thales Australia has announced a new partnership with Dedrone by Axon to upgrade its famous Bushmaster armored vehicle with counter-drone capabilities. Thanks to this new partnership, the Bushmaster can now detect, track, and neutralize hostile…
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Construction Economics for March 31, 2025
The 60th annual Award of Excellence celebration will take place in New York City, March 27, 2025. Three award programs will be wrapped into one exciting day, recognizing the 2024 Best of the Best winning projects, the Top 25 Newsmakers of…
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UK nuclear submarine sets Royal Navy record with 204-day sea patrol
A nuclear-powered submarine of the Royal Navy has resurfaced and returned to port after completing a record-breaking 204 days at sea.
After spending over six months underwater, the Vanguard-class nuclear submarine and the crew returned to the…
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Chewing gum releases 30,000 microplastics in your mouth annually
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles — between 1 micrometer- and 5 millimeters-wide. Every year, humans are exposed to tens of thousands of microplastics via food, beverages, packaging, coatings, and manufacturing.
And now, researchers…
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