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Australian scientists test world-first underwater 3D concrete printing
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (500+ words) The method has potential uses in defense, ports and coastal infrastructure. Australian researchers have recently developed the world's first underwater 3D concrete printing system which is capable of building stable structures without chemical accelerators and additives. To develop the technology, researchers…...
4x energy at 482°F: New polymer capacitor targets EVs, data centers
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (491+ words) Penn State researchers have developed a new high-temperature polymer capacitor that can store four times more energy than conventional designs while operating at temperatures up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit. The advance could improve power systems in electric vehicles, data centers, aerospace…...
US firm launches plugless charging pad for golf carts, commercial fleets
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (526+ words) This new wireless pad lets golf carts charge automatically when parked. WiTricity has officially released its MR/1 wireless charging pad, specifically designed for electric golf carts and small utility vehicles. Designed to mitigate "Did I remember to charge?" anxieties, this…...
Calcium-ion battery breakthrough may rival lithium-ion systems
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (392+ words) Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed a new type of calcium-ion battery that could challenge lithium-ion technology by improving stability and performance. Calcium-ion batteries are seen as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries because…...
7 electronic warfare innovations quietly disrupting battlefields
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (740+ words) Electronic warfare is redefining modern combat by turning the electromagnetic spectrum into a decisive battlefield. Electronic warfare has become a vital force in modern conflict. It is used to target the invisible spectrum of technologies that power communications, navigation, and…...
New stealthy drone with parachute recovery can conduct military missions
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (194+ words) Designed for mass deployment, the platform is a cost-effective option for high-risk operations. A Spanish company has unveiled its next generation multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle at the World Defense Show, currently taking place in Riyadh. Named the SRC 100 Razor, the…...
New 1,000-lens sensor eye gives next-gen robots 180-degree vision
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (530+ words) Measuring just 1.5 millimeters, the insect-inspired sensor combines high-speed 180-degree vision with a chemical array to help robots navigate disaster zones. Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have engineered a breakthrough in robotic vision. They created an artificial compound eye…...
US Marine Corps to test 'digital brain' on YFQ-42A 'wingman' drone
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (424+ words) The US Marine Corps will test how well the YFQ-42 "wingman" drone can function alongside crewed fighter jets. The US Marine Corps (USMC) announced it has selected General Atomics" YFQ-42A aircraft "for evaluation in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed…...
New nickel-iron battery charges in seconds, survives 12,000 cycles
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (525+ words) The team expects the technology to stabilize power grids and manage intermittent renewable energy. An international research collaboration co-led by UCLA has developed a nickel-iron battery prototype that recharges in seconds and maintains its performance for over 12,000 cycles. This endurance…...
Video: Engineer turns energy from swinging pendulum into electricity
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (679+ words) The scaled-up prototype of the battery includes a 88 pound weight as a bob raised to 18 inches in height. Engineer Tom Stanton, who also runs a YouTube channel with the same name, has done what we have all thought about but…...