China designs dexterous wheeled robot concept to support lunar station
Engineers in China are exploring a new robotic system designed to operate as a versatile worker on the…
Invisible magnets could make computers 1,000x faster using light
Researchers have potentially discovered a way to make computers process data about 1,000 times faster after evaluating so-called…
‘Photonic crystal’ sail could help laser beams push spacecraft faster
Researchers from Tuskegee University, Alabama, have developed a new photonic crystal (a kind of nanostructured material) light sail.…
China aims space solar plant to charge satellites and tame typhoons
China could accelerate the development of the Zhuri “Chasing the Sun” project, an ambitious plan to build a…
China’s humanoid robot Robotera L7 performs stunning sword dance
China’s Robotera has released a new video showcasing its L7 robot performing a traditional Chinese sword dance. Released…
World’s largest neutrino detector to track supernova blasts
The world’s largest neutrino detector just got even more powerful after scientists successfully deployed six new strings of…
China’s new 3d printing method fabricates objects in just 0.6 seconds
In recent years, 3D printing has advanced rapidly. However, the technology has been trapped in a frustrating tug-of-war.…
Geothermal energy could beat nuclear, coal to satiate AI power hunger
A new Stanford University study proposes that enhanced geothermal technology (EGS) could be just the ticket for global…
World’s fastest solar evaporator makes 1 gallon of fresh water an hour
Scientists at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in Korea have developed the world’s fastest…
Supersonic shock tests reveal that metals weaken under extreme speeds
US scientists have debunked a 70-year-old physics law that has long guided how engineers make metals stronger, after…
World-first practical cryogen-free superconducting motor unveiled
US startup Hinetics, a member of the POETS center, unveiled the world’s first fully integrated, cryogen-free superconducting motor…
Michelle Simmons on building quantum computers one atom at a time
Before quantum computing became a global race, Michelle Simmons was already working at the atomic limits of silicon,…