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Toyota is investing $44.4 million in Interstellar Technologies to enter the orbital rocket market. The automaker aims to leverage its mass production expertise for rocket manufacturing, while also completing the first phase of Woven City as a testing ground for future technologies.
Fermata, a Tel Aviv startup founded in 2020, uses AI and computer vision to monitor greenhouse crops for diseases. Their software analyzes daily images from standard cameras, alerting farmers to issues via an app. The company...
Blue Origin has set January 10 as the launch date for its New Glenn rocket's inaugural flight from Cape Canaveral. The mission, NG-1, aims to reach orbit and demonstrate Blue Ring spacecraft systems, with an ambitious plan to...
John Deere unveiled a range of autonomous equipment at CES, including tractors, orchard sprayers, mining trucks, and mowers. These innovations aim to address labor shortages in agriculture, mining, and landscaping industries. The...
Sony and Honda's joint venture, Afeela, has opened pre-orders for their first EV at $89,900. The Afeela 1, due in mid-2026, features high-level autonomy and extensive entertainment options. With a 91kWh battery and 482bhp dual...
China's Chengdu J-36, a next-generation stealth fighter, features a unique tailless, trijet design with a delta-wing configuration. This innovative aircraft incorporates advanced technologies aimed at achieving sixth-generation...
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Sony and Honda unveil the Afeela 1 electric vehicle at CES 2025, featuring smart driving tech, an interactive dashboard, and an advanced AI assistant. Priced from $89,900, this luxurious EV aims to redefine intelligent mobility...
Rare earth metals, crucial for electronics and defense, are mainly refined in China, causing supply chain concerns. The U.S. Department of Defense prioritizes securing these elements. Alta Resource Technologies has developed a...
China's Tiangong space station experiments have led to the development of a groundbreaking niobium-silicon alloy. This new material can withstand temperatures over 3,092°F, making it ideal for hypersonic aircraft engines....
Archer Aviation, an air taxi company, plans to launch commercial operations by 2025 in key US, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets. With recent funding of $430 million, their total capital nears $2 billion. They also secured a $142...
Chemists at Scripps Research developed a computational approach to streamline the synthesis of complex plant compounds called picrotoxanes. Using advanced modeling and AI-like pattern recognition, they successfully created 25...
John Deere unveiled autonomous vehicles for agriculture, construction, and landscaping at CES 2025. New offerings include a self-driving dump truck, battery-powered mower, and next-generation autonomous tractors, aiming to...
Scientists discovered how smell and hearing interact in mouse brains during maternal behavior. Neurons in the basal amygdala, involved in social and emotional processing, send smell signals to the auditory cortex, influencing...
NASA's Parker Solar Probe completed its closest solar flyby yet on December 24, coming within 6.1 million kilometers of the sun's surface. The spacecraft reached a record-breaking speed of 692,000 kilometers per hour during the...
Researchers at Princeton University found that some soil bacteria can affect a plant's balance between growth and defense. The study in Cell Reports revealed that certain bacteria produce an enzyme called subtilase, which can...
Researchers at NYU discovered the physics behind successful hula hooping, finding that body shape is crucial. A sloping surface for "hips" and a curvy "waist" are ideal for keeping the hoop up, with potential applications in...
A brain circuit enabling eye rotation during body tilts develops independently of sensory input in newborn vertebrates, contrary to previous assumptions. Research on zebrafish larvae revealed that the vestibulo-ocular reflex...
University of Colorado researchers discovered that CAR-T cells, used to fight cancer, retain memories of past encounters with antigens. This finding could lead to more precise engineering of CAR-T cells for improved cancer...
Cornell University researchers have developed a sustainable method for extracting gold from electronics waste and using it to convert CO2 into organic materials. The process uses vinyl-linked covalent organic frameworks (VCOFs)...
Researchers discovered the UK's largest dinosaur trackway site in Oxfordshire, uncovering nearly 200 huge footprints dating back 166 million years. Five extensive trackways were found, including prints from the 9-meter predator...
Researchers at Columbia University have developed nanoscale force sensors with exceptional sensitivity and range. These "all-optical" sensors change intensity or color when pushed or pulled, allowing for remote readouts. They are...
China is testing a new early warning aircraft, the KJ-3000, based on the Y-20 platform. The aircraft features advanced radar technology, WS-20 engines, and potentially two rotating AESA radars, enhancing the PLA's surveillance...
Love remains integral to scientific and technological advancement. Hormones like oxytocin, vasopressin, and dopamine influence romantic relationships, fostering creativity and collaboration. Scientific couples like the Curies...
Chinese researchers have developed new, stricter standards for testing stealth materials on combat aircraft. The standards aim to improve absorption of radar waves from all angles and frequencies, potentially advancing China's...