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Electric ferry remotely operated from more than 370 miles away
October 08, 2024
In a world first, an autonomous electric ferry began commercial operation in Stockholm last year, transporting up to 25 passengers between islands in the region. Now the vessel has been remotely operated from 600 km away.
Reach for the sky: Completion of world's first 1-km skyscraper in sight
October 07, 2024
We now have a completion date for what will be the world's tallest skyscraper – and it's coming sooner than you might think. The amazing structure is expected to be finished by 2028 and will rise to a height of 3,303 ft in Saudi Arabia.
A sprinkle of boron makes for a better fusion reactor recipe
October 08, 2024
Seeking to improve the tokamak fusion reactor known as ITER, researchers have found a way to stop rogue tungsten atoms from shearing off the walls and messing with the plasma. The finding is another important milestone on fusion's road to success.
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October 08, 2024Swedish company NoviOcean has tested a third-gen prototype of its combination wind/solar/wave energy platform, a floating platform rated for up to 1 MW of consistent clean energy around the clock, thanks to a fascinating buoyancy-driven mechanism. -
October 07, 2024ESA's Hera spacecraft designed to assess NASA's experiment to deflect an asteroid has launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. At 14:52 GMT, the robotic probe lifted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket to begin its three-year mission. -
October 07, 2024Introducing the Titaner Titanium EDC Folding Fan 4.0! This innovative fan builds on its predecessors with lightweight design, tool-free adjustable tension, natural shell inlays, and DIY assembly. Available in multiple sizes for portability and customization. -
October 07, 2024Giving psilocybin to rats made them more optimistic in the longer term, suggesting that the psychedelic substance could have great potential in treating a core symptom of depression in humans. -
October 07, 2024TL;DR: Upgrade your computer where it counts with Windows 11 Pro for $19.97 until October 27. -
October 07, 2024One picture taken every day of the year starting September 2023 through to September 2024 provides a pretty fascinating perspective of the twilight zone transit due to the Earth's 23.5-degree axial tilt as it orbits around the Sun. -
October 07, 2024Even if you don't usually carry a multitool, there are times when a pen, a craft knife or a screwdriver could just be super handy. The Ti-ONE gives you these and more at a super-compact size small enough to hang off a keychain or necklace. -
October 07, 2024Pirelli and Bosch have signed a joint development agreement to create a software-driven "intelligent tire" system using advanced integrated sensors that connect to the car’s electronics, enabling the vehicle to adjust its setup based on the fitted tire. -
October 07, 2024New research has found that men’s and women’s metabolisms favor eating different foods at breakfast time and could be key to developing personalized nutrition strategies that help to address health issues or lose weight. -
October 07, 2024Vanderer has proven itself a master at transforming small vans into warm, cozy tiny homes. It goes simpler for its second floor plan, deconstructing the camper van into a series of smart, light, versatile components spread around the vehicle.
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