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11/29/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
More efficient vertical wind turbines could be the future of wind farms
When wind farms are mentioned, traditional propeller turbines usually come to mind. However, a new vertical turbine design is set to revolutionize wind energy production. Researchers found that the new vertical design boasts better efficiency than its traditional counterpart. They also discovered that the vertical turbines perform better by 15 percent when set in pairs. […]
10/18/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Indian startup promotes cow dung logs for cremating coronavirus victims
Crematoriums in India became overwhelmed with the bodies of those who died of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) as a second wave of infections battered the country. This has resulted in an increase in the price of wood being used as fuel for cremation. Thus, an Indian startup has promoted the use of logs made of […]
08/05/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Air Force developing small remote-control drones with flapping wings
The U.S. Air Force said it is developing small, bird-like drones that can flap their wings and change direction mid-flight. It partnered with California-based company Airion Health LLC to develop a prototype of the remote-controlled mini-air vehicle (MAV). The Air Force said the new MAV, which can imitate either insect or bird flight, will be […]
07/28/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
New “iron-air” battery stores electricity for days by RUSTING
A startup battery company in the U.S. has developed an iron-air battery that stores electricity for extended periods by rusting. Massachusetts-based Form Energy touts its iron-air battery, which utilizes the reactions of iron and air to store energy, as significantly more affordable than its current lithium-ion counterparts Form Energy’s battery consists of cells filled with […]
07/06/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
New battery technology to take electric VTOL vehicles off the ground
A team of researchers has looked into a new kind of battery to power electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. According to the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) researchers, batteries for eVTOL vehicles have special requirements. Given these requirements, the scientists say the batteries will be built with these specific specifications in mind. The […]
07/06/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Chinese AI fighter pilots defeat human counterparts in air combat
A new report by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said artificial intelligence pilots have fared “better than humans” in the field. These AI systems, designed to “sharpen the sword” for PLA Air Force pilots, managed to shoot down their human counterparts in simulated dogfights. The Chinese military’s foray into AI technologies for its air […]
06/28/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Volvo announces plan to develop steel for its cars without using fossil fuels
Swedish carmaker Volvo has announced that it will develop steel for its cars without the use of fossil fuels. While steel is an important material for manufacturing cars, fossil fuels such as coal are involved in its creation. Thus, Volvo has partnered with Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to make fossil-free steel a reality. The vehicle […]
06/16/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
“Holy grail” electric vehicle battery takes design cues from BLT sandwich
A bacon, lettuce and tomato (BLT) sandwich is a good solution for hunger. Interestingly, scientists have also looked to this sandwich to solve a common issue with electric vehicle (EV) batteries. A lithium metal battery whose design is inspired by the sandwich addressed needle-like growths that undermine battery performance. Scientists also touted the lithium metal […]
04/26/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Highly efficient solar-powered evaporator promises up to 20 liters of fresh water daily
Regular access to fresh water is a luxury for more than 1.5 billion people who live in arid locations. On the other hand, sunshine is abundant in these places that lack fresh water. With this in mind, a team of researchers are developing a device that creates fresh water using the power of the sun. […]
03/07/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
HyPoint develops breakthrough fuel cell prototype for aircraft
Fuel cell manufacturer HyPoint has developed a breakthrough fuel cell prototype for aircraft. The company that develops zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell systems for the aviation industry unveiled the prototype on Tuesday, March 2. HyPoint said its turbo air-cooled hydrogen fuel system would drive the development of zero-emissions aircraft and play a key role in curbing […]
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