NASA eyes nine lunar sites for historic Artemis III Moon landing
Oct 30, 2024 · As NASA prepares for the first crewed Moon landing in more than five decades, the agency has identified an updated set of nine potential landing regions near the lunar South Pole for its Artemis III mission.
UK says goodbye, 150 years of coal – hello, carbon capture and …
Oct 4, 2024 · UK says goodbye, 150 years of coal – hello, carbon capture and hydrogen. 04 October 2024. The UK has become the first industrialised nation to end its 150-year coal usage as the Government announces major new investment in clean energy projects, including the first carbon capture sites.
- First-of-its-kind carbon-14 diamond battery promises thousands …
Dec 6, 2024 · First-of-its-kind carbon-14 diamond battery promises thousands of years of power. 06 December 2024. Scientists from the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the University of Bristol have developed a carbon-14 diamond battery, an incredibly long-lasting power source with potential applications in medical devices, space exploration, and extreme environments.
Engineers unveil blueprint for sustainable sports venues
Oct 25, 2024 · The report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers highlights the role engineers, working together with architects, governments and sports organisations, play in creating venues that are not only sustainable but also inclusive for all users.
Italy launches initiative to power future Moon settlements
Dec 17, 2024 · Italy launches initiative to power future Moon settlements. 17 December 2024. Italy is making significant strides in sustainable lunar exploration through its Selene Project, an initiative spearheaded by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to develop small nuclear fission reactors capable of powering future Moon settlements.
Breakthrough water-harvesting tech turns desert air into drinking …
Nov 13, 2024 · Breakthrough water-harvesting tech turns desert air into drinking water. 13 November 2024. Engineers have developed an atmospheric water capture device that efficiently generates drinking water from dry desert air, providing …
This robot pangolin can help fight deforestation by planting trees
Oct 4, 2024 · This robot pangolin can help fight deforestation by planting trees. 04 October 2024. Designed by a high school student and built by University of Surrey engineers, a pangolin-inspired robot that can plant trees has won this year's Natural Robotics Contest.
- Nokia and Motorola announce ‘drone-in-a-box’ solution
Dec 13, 2024 · Nokia and Motorola Solutions have announced a drone technology integration to launch an AI-enhanced turnkey, automated drone-in-a-box solution that aims to set a new standard for first responders and mission-critical industries. It offers enhanced situational awareness, streamlined remote operations ...
Laser-AI hybrid blood test can detect breast cancer as early as …
Dec 13, 2024 · Laser-AI hybrid blood test can detect breast cancer as early as possible. 13 December 2024. Combining laser analysis with artificial intelligence, a first-of-its-kind screening method is able to identify the earliest signs of breast cancer.
Matmatch - Making material selection easy with new features
The free database connects engineers and product designers with the best materials and suppliers across the globe, allowing them to find materials by filtering on their physical and chemical properties. Matmatch has incorporated new Ashby charts, or material property charts, to material pages on the platform.