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Did you know that NASA is going to send a spacecraft on a suicide mission in an attempt to change the trajectory of a massive space rock?

In most hearing aids, sounds emitted by a tiny speaker are directed down the ear canal. The "alpha" hearing aid is different, however – and reportedly better – in that its speaker actually sits directly against the wearer's eardrum.

Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, the Jaguar features a six-wheeled chassis and is equipped with a 7.62 mm MAG machine gun. It also has high-resolution cameras, powerful headlights, state-of-the-art communication transmitters, and a remote-co

"This will supply a sizeable amount of our lithium needs."

What do you know about toilet paper? Unfortunately, the toilet paper used in RVs is "special." That is, you must use a special type of paper (not brand specific) to ensure that it will dissolve in the black tank. But I am jumping ahead so let's

On a hot day, an ice maker can be a lifesaver.

Want to contribute to a project to protect Creative Content from censorship, while simultaneously lowering storage costs and having performance scale with traffic? You can help by creating custom software to run on the Pirate Box.

Meet the sleek, lightweight device that pairs with your smartphone, and keeps your group connected when venturing off grid.

An accidental discovery of salt water fuel while doing cancer research

Learn about the all new Lulzbot Bio 3D Bioprinter. Lulzbot, makers of the award winning Lulzbot Taz and Mini lines of printers will soon be releasing an open source, FRESH-certified 3D bioprinter named the Lulzbot Bio. This new bioprinter will enable

Researchers have created an unusual new alloy made up of not two, but five different metals, and put it to work as a catalyst. The new material is two-dimensional, and was able to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide effectively, potentially h

As it edges towards the first flights for its Alice aircraft, Eviation has finally unveiled what it says is the production version of the all-electric nine-seater. This final configuration is the one the aviation startup will move forward with as it

One of the Qualcomm researchers behind 5G offers a glimpse at a key element of the next-next generation of wireless technology. It's more than speed

Some experts have raised concerns about underground fiber optics cables being used for unsafe "last mile wireless" with 5G and/or Wi-Fi (see 1, 2). Some experts have raised concerns about fiber optics causing health issues in certain people. Bu

One particularly promising architecture for next-generation batteries uses pure lithium-metal, a material with excellent energy density that could see electric vehicles travel many times farther on each charge.

Now that humbling America's tech giants has become an issue with bipartisan support, a package of restrictive new measures targeting Big Tech is slowly moving through Congress...

Mars' Northern Lights: UAE releases the first global images of aurora in the Red Planet's nightside atmosphere

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have undertaken three spacewalks over a 10-day period in order to fit a new set of solar arrays to the exterior hull of the ageing spacecraft.

Elon Musk took to Twitter to voice his frustration about the delay, reiterating prior criticisms he has made about regulations around the business of launching rockets.

Update on my cabinet of LiFePO4 batteries, how they have been working and when you can buy some yourself.

A prototype flying car has completed a 35-minute flight between international airports in Nitra and Bratislava, Slovakia.

Shocker: Lisbon court rules that only 0.9% of 'verified cases' attributed to COVID in Portugal actually died of it

Mouse embryo is grown in a lab from stem cells and features beating heart and nervous system in breakthrough that could help scientists eventually grow organs for human transplants

-- – do you know how your data is being collected?

Last month, we noted "Screw Lumber, Just 3D-Print Your Next Home," which is precisely what one builder did in Virginia. According to local news NBC12, history was made Thursday when the first house in the state, located in South Richmond, was const

United Airlines plans to add faster speeds to its passenger airliner fleet within the decade, after agreeing in principle to buy aircraft from Boom Supersonic.

$509 CHINS 12V 100Ah "Smart" LiFePO4 from Amazon

The US Air Force's flying car program, Agility Prime, is hedging its bets on advanced air mobility, adding an ultra-short takeoff and landing (ultra-STOL) aircraft from Electra.aero into the mix alongside a number of eVTOL projects.

A light weight and slim form are two very desirable attributes when it comes to next-gen armor materials, and we're seeing scientists make impressive gains in this area, inspired by everything from sea snails, to animal scales, to finely tuned foams.

Panasonic aims to "reduce its reliance" on Tesla.

Episode 238. SpaceX experiences resistance down in Starbase, Texas. Elon revisits his Starship plans for Starlink. The military launches their first payload on a used Falcon 9 rocket. And we finish with today's Honorable Mention.

A new networking scheme has been introduced that is not reliant on the Internet. It is called Bluetooth Mesh Networking and allows inter-device connectivity via radio only. This video will explain the technology which uses Bluetooth Low Energy as it

Windows 11 is official. But when will Windows 11 launch, and how much will Windows 11 cost?

Power companies won't disclose who was protected from blackouts--but smart meters may be leaking insights.

I cover three questions that I've had about solar panels. I was surprised at some of the answers.

History is littered with anecdotal evidence of the relationship between stress and graying hair, from Marie Antionette's overnight transformation following her capture, to US presidents taking on more salt than pepper during their tenure.

French company Hopium has wasted no time getting a prototype up and running. The company announced its intentions to build high-performance hydrogen cars in October 2020, and has now shown video of its Alpha 0 car on a test track hitting 200 km/h (12

Researchers from the New York University School of Medicine have developed a brain implant designed to detect pain sensations in real-time and deliver bursts of pain-relieving stimulation.

Following a difficult campaign to cement his position as Chancellor Angela Merkel's most likely successor, Germany's Armin Laschet, the governor of North Rhine-Westphalia,

Neura Pod is a series covering topics related to Neuralink, Inc. Topics such as brain-machine interfaces, brain injuries, and artificial intelligence will be explored. Host Ryan Tanaka synthesizes information, shares opinions, and conducts interviews

Prior to forming his own biotech company in 2011, Michael Yeadon was the Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for Allergy & Respiratory Research at Pfizer Pharmaceutical.

More and more Americans are driving older cars. A new report found the average age of a vehicle on US highways hit a record high of 12.1 years in January. What this may suggest is a repair and maintenance boom is ahead.

'Electrification is a given,' says Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz, but HOG's success in EVs is less certain

Imagine if F1 racing ever dabbled in air racing - it would likely involve some sleek, high-performance flying car, zooming over a fixed course in the sky as the crowd, dazzled not by the roar of a petrol high-performance motor but rather the buzzing

The death march for internal combustion engine vehicles continues...

...and then kill them

Off Grid Solar Powered Air Conditioning: 36,000 BTU Mini Split in 120°F Climate (prototype system)