Devices that mimic the natural process of photosynthesis, in which plants use sunlight to turn water and carbon dioxide into energy, could one day help us tackle a number of environmental issues. Scientists have now demonstrated a new type of technology that can not only replicate this process to produce clean hydrogen fuel, but undergo
Like a high-tech Russian nesting doll, a prototype US Air Force Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone being developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) dropped a smaller drone from its weapons bay during flight. Continue Reading Category: Military, Technology Tags: US Air Force, drones, Test Flights
An electric Hummer supertruck and SUV are good fun, but the masses aren’t going to be flocking to their local GMC dealership to drive away in them. If General Motors really wants to start getting glutes on seats in electric vehicles, it needs something more mainstream. There’s nothing more mainstream in its lineup than the
Dynamic lighting is one of the aspects that makes Roll20 such an appealing platform for tabletop games. It allows game masters to create boundaries like doors and walls that players cannot pass through–perfect for when you need to drop players into a labyrinth for a challenge. That said, dynamic lighting isn’t always easy to understand,
NASA’s Ingenuity robotic helicopter has survived its first night on the surface of Mars. After being deployed on Martian soil by the Perseverance rover, the miniature rotorcraft had to keep itself warm through the night for the first time using only its internal power and warming system. Continue Reading Category: Space, Science Tags: Mars 2020,
When a patient is receiving medication, it can be difficult to determine how much of the drug is actually making its way into their bloodstream. A new subdermal “tattoo” could help, thanks to its color-changing gold nanoparticles. Continue Reading Category: Medical, Science Tags: Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Biosensors, Medication, Gold, Nanoparticles, New Atlas Audio
We’ve seen countless Volkswagen Transporter camper vans over the years, but we’ve never seen anything quite like the Dutch-made Ventje van. That’s surprising because the van has a simple, intuitive layout combining the best aspects of several other camper van designs. It includes a flexible central lounge that serves as a bedroom, living room, dining
What happens if you cross a 1970s Datsun 620 pickup with a modern electric vehicle? Well, you might end up with something like the Alpha Wolf. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags: Electric truck, Pickup, Sony Alpha Series
Quite often when objects are being 3D printed, they have to include supportive structures that are subsequently cut off and discarded. A new print bed, however, is designed to minimize or even eliminate the need for such structures, thus reducing both waste and printing time. Continue Reading Category: 3D Printing, Technology Tags: University of Southern
After first revealing a new APS-C DSLR camera in 2019, and following that with drip-fed tidbits about its new flagship in May and November 2020, Ricoh has now fully pulled back the curtain on the Pentax K-3 Mark III. Continue Reading Category: Photography, Technology Tags: Ricoh, PENTAX, Pentax Ricoh, DSLR, Cameras
