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Astral Systems, a UK startup, aims to address the medical isotope shortage with desk-sized fusion reactors using multistate fusion technology. The company secured £4.5M to commercialize its approach, which promises more efficient and cost-effective isotope production than traditional reactors, potentially improving cancer diagnosis and treatment accessibility.
A new LiDAR system using single-photon technology can capture detailed 3D images of objects up to half a mile away, even through fog and smoke. The system, which uses a highly sensitive detector and eye-safe lasers, shows promise...
Boston Dynamics and the Robotics & AI Institute are partnering to enhance Atlas's reinforcement learning, focusing on improving mobile manipulation and creating more dynamic, generalizable movement. Key areas include sim-to-real...
By modifying elastin-like polypeptides in bacteria-produced proteins, Rice University researchers found they could customize engineered living materials, potentially advancing applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery,...
Scientists discovered specialized neurons in mouse brainstem that signal when to stop eating. These neurons integrate various food-related information and could lead to new obesity treatments. When activated, the neurons caused...
MIT and Harvard physicists measured superfluid stiffness in "magic-angle" graphene, revealing that quantum geometry largely controls its superconductivity, offering new insights for potential quantum computing applications.
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Scientists have developed radiation-proof blocks using volcanic ash from the 2020 Taal eruption in the Philippines. The geopolymer mortar blocks, made with iron-rich minerals in the ash, offer a potential sustainable alternative...
Researchers found that analyzing 'starquakes' in neutron stars offers insights into nuclear matter. Using telescopes to measure these vibrations, scientists can test theories like Chiral Effective Field Theory. This University of...
Scientists created a temperature-controlled terahertz photodetector using vanadium dioxide on silicon, leveraging its ability to switch between conductive and insulating states, potentially advancing wireless communication and...
The UK government plans to simplify planning rules for small nuclear power stations in England and Wales, aiming to boost growth, create jobs, and increase nuclear energy production, despite criticism from environmentalists about...
Google predicts commercial quantum computing applications within five years, sooner than many experts anticipate. The technology could revolutionize fields like battery development, drug creation, and energy sources, with...
Researchers demonstrated quantum teleportation of gate operations between trapped ion qubits with 70% fidelity, performing a version of Grover's algorithm. This approach could potentially link multiple quantum chips at various...
Scientists are exploring ambitious engineering projects to slow sea level rise by stabilizing vulnerable Antarctic glaciers. Proposals include pumping water from beneath glaciers to freeze them to the seabed and building...
A new world record in solar energy conversion has been set with a CIGS-perovskite tandem cell achieving 24.6% efficiency. This breakthrough combines thin-film technology's flexibility and cost-effectiveness with improved...
German skydiver Max Manow hooked onto a descending Cessna 182 at 10,000 feet, was towed up to 2,500 feet, and released for another freefall, demonstrating a potential "endless skydive" technique that could transform the sport.
Russia has activated the second nuclear reactor on its heavy missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov. The 28,000-ton warship, undergoing extensive upgrades since 1999, is now closer to completing its modernization. The cruiser's strike...
China is reportedly building a secret submarine that could be the world's largest underwater combat drone. The 148-foot vessel, spotted at Guangzhou Shipyard, lacks a traditional sail structure but appears to have torpedo tubes...
Voodin Blade Technology will test 50-meter wooden wind turbine blades on Senvion's 4.2MW platform, aiming to cut costs by 20% compared to composite materials, with trials scheduled for late 2026 in Europe.
Figure AI, a humanoid robotics company, is ending its partnership with OpenAI to focus on developing its own AI model. CEO Brett Adcock promises to reveal a major breakthrough in humanoid robotics within 30 days, citing the need...
Airmen at Hill Air Force Base merged two damaged F-35A fighters into one operational "Franken-bird," saving $74 million compared to buying a new aircraft in a groundbreaking $6 million repair that salvaged expensive components...
Bibby Marine is building the first fully-electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel, featuring a 25MWh battery for all-day electric use, methanol backup engines, and offshore recharging capability, set to launch in 2027 to...
Oxford University physicists successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation of logical gates, connecting two separate quantum computers over a photonic network. This breakthrough enables scalable quantum computing by linking...
Astrobotic's lunar lander company faced setbacks in 2023, including a failed Peregrine mission and cancellation of the $300 million VIPER rover delivery. Despite these challenges, the company is moving forward with its Griffin...
Blue Origin's 10-minute flight tested 29 lunar technology experiments at the edge of space, simulating lunar gravity to evaluate equipment for future moon missions, including dust-prevention methods for spacesuits and tools.