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When is an empty tube not an empty tube? When it's a ramjet that uses rotating detonation technology to propel aircraft at hypersonic speeds. A case in point is Venus Aerospace's new Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine (VDR2).Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Aircraft, Hypersonic, Rotating Detonation Engines

The Quebecois company behind the one-time fastest electric motor technology on water, Vision Marine Technologies shows no signs of slowing down. This year, the company has been hard at work on securing patents for a number of e-drive technologies and components, as well as launching a virtually indestructible boat hull. Now it's pushing its famed outboard technology toward the bow with the E-Motion 180e...

While topically-applied medications do help alleviate various skin conditions, they would be even more effective if they could better penetrate the skin's surface. Newly developed nanoceramic "stars" may one day help, by poking tiny holes in the skin.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Empa, Nanotechnology, Ceramics, Drug delivery, Skin

Though ebike battery fires are relatively rare, they can cause serious damage to property and riders alike. Beam Global is looking to take charging outdoors with a 12-ebike, grid-independent charging hub that's powered by solar and batteries.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Solar Powered, EV Charging, Off-grid

In a move akin to puncturing an egg yolk without breaking the shell or egg white, researchers have figured out how to pierce the nucleus of a cell without hurting the rest of the structure. The breakthrough could be big news for medical treatments.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Nanorods, Nanostructure, Nanoresearch, Nanotechnology, UC San Diego, Cells

Anyone sharing a home with a musician will appreciate advances in technology that make for quieter practice. Wearing headphones while playing electronic drums is already a good way to keep the noise down, but Roland's latest release is claimed to deliver "the lowest playing noise in the history of electronic drum kits."Continue ReadingCategory: Music, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Roland, Drums, Practice, Electronic, Percussion

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which is the leading authority on skyscrapers, has named Pan Pacific Orchard the Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2024. The prestigious prize was awarded thanks to the building's ambitious "hotel in nature" concept that makes great use of greenery to offer a cool and comfortable environment in tropical Singapore.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: CTBUH, Hotel, Skyscrapers,...

Scientists have discovered a kind of “pause button” in early human development. This biological mechanism has long been known in other mammals, but its discovery in humans could aid IVF procedures.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Cells, Fertility, in-vitro, Pregnancy, Max Planck Institute, Reproduction

Electra has shown off the extreme takeoff and landing capabilities of its hybrid-electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) Ultra Short prototype aircraft to the US Military. The aircraft is designed to operate from areas without proper airfields.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Electric Aircraft, US Air Force

With its affordability, ubiquity and ease of transport, the shipping container continues to inspire architects and designers. This latest example of its enduring popularity comes from Backcountry Containers, which has turned to the humble metal box to create a compact sauna and plunge pool that can be easily installed in a backyard.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: shipping containers, Building and Construction, Sauna, Pool

We all know the equation – hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. But now scientists have captured molecular-scale video of that famous meeting in action, which could lead to a new way to generate large amounts of drinking water.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Water, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Northwestern University, Video, Imaging

One of two Apple Macintosh prototypes extant and already the most valuable Apple Macintosh to have ever sold at auction, #M0001 is heading for auction at Bonhams’ History of Science & Technology Sale on 23 October 2024.Continue ReadingCategory: Collectibles, LifestyleTags: Computer, Apple, Auction, Bonhams

Precious few airlines currently offer Bluetooth connectivity from their in-flight entertainment screens – but that's no longer a problem, thanks to a nifty new breed of wireless earbud that connects to anything with a headphone jack.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Bluetooth, Earphones, Earbuds, Airlines, Travel, JBL, B&W

In what might be described as a real-life Black Mirror episode, a Harvard student uses facial recognition with $379 Meta Ray-Ban 2 smart sunglasses - to dig up personal data on every face he sees in real time.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: LLM (Large Language Model), Spy Gear, Meta (company), Sunglasses, Facial Recognition

In the modern premium coffee-obsessed world, the Aeropress has proven itself a much-loved tool for superior coffee-making. It's never been the best-looking piece of kit, though. That changes with the Aeropress Premium, a more upscale press made from all glass and metal and complemented by an equally chic storage rack.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Coffee, Kitchen, Cookware, Beverages

If you're an avid camper, you likely know someone who's built their own camp-kitchen-in-a-box that can be up and running in a matter of seconds. Well, if you like the idea but don't want to build such a setup yourself, you can always just buy the Brio Kitchen Box.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Kickstarter, Camping, Kitchen

Duovox has followed its successful Kickstarter for a military-grade night-vision monocular with a Pro version that promises to bring the hidden darkness into "true full color." The nocturnal adventure gadget is also joined by a teeny smartphone camera.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Night Vision, Cameras, Tracking, Indiegogo, Color, HD

At a time when we could all do with a good laugh, it's a joy to see the images that have made the shortlist in the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. From clumsy birds to dramatic insects, this year's photos capture the comical wildlife moments that we rarely get to see.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Wildlife, Animals, Photo, Awards, Conservation

Low-flying ground effect aircraft can deliver zero-emissions coastal transport that goes a lot further and a lot faster than electric boats – without needing FAA certification. So what happens when you add energy-dense hydrogen fuel to the equation?Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Ground Effect Vehicle, Transport, Hydrogen-powered, Hydrogen, Electric Aircraft

China is planning to put people on the Moon around 2030 and is showing off the new space suits they'll be wearing. At a media event, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) had two astronauts put the suits through their paces for the cameras.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: China, Moon, Space Suit

On the very same day it introduced its cheapest teardrop-style trailer in years, American trailer builder Hiker also debuted something entirely different. Taking a detour from its decade-long history of building tear-flavored squaredrops, it simultaneously launched the GearLoft, an ultra-versatile skeletal hauler designed to carry gear as large as kayaks and canoes. Buyers will enjoy two full levels of gear carry and an optional...

The RW-5 Voxan recently took to the salt flats at Bonneville for flying mile tests, shattering four separate speed records for an electric bike. It was developed via a collaboration between Ohio State University and the Venturi Group.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Voxan Motorcycles, Venturi, Electric Motorcycles, World Records

A new type of carbon-neutral concrete has been commercially used for the first time, in a high-profile skyscraper being built in Manhattan. The binder utilized in the concrete is made of granite instead of traditional greenhouse-gas-emitting limestone cement.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Concrete, Materials, Climate Solutions: Cement

Though not exactly commonplace quite yet, rolling robots have been delivering goods to local customers for a while now. At the same time, packages have been flying overhead by drone. Now Serve Robotics and Wing Aviation are ready to merge the two.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Wing Inc, Delivery robots, Delivery drones