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US firm advances nuclear fuel design with new assembly patent for next-gen reactors
The allowance covers Lightbridge’s proprietary spirally twisted, multi-lobed fuel technology.
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New error correction method could cut qubit needs for future quantum computers
The design uses gauge theory to process quantum information without collapse.
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World’s first solar-powered ambulance designed for remote healthcare needs
With Stella Juva, the team extends its vision into the field of sustainable healthcare.
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US firm making thorium-fueled nuclear reactors to file for NRC license under new regulations
Ampera’s reactor uses TRISO fuel that does not need to be refueled allowing continuous operation over decades.
8 hours ago
Breakthrough lithium-air battery tech promises 10x energy density, longer EV range
New WSe₂ catalyst activates full surface using platinum and vacancies, boosting battery performance and durability.
9 hours ago
Over 100 driverless taxis stall in Wuhan traffic, leaving passengers stranded
Driverless taxis froze mid-traffic in Wuhan due to a malfunction, exposing new risks in large-scale autonomous deployments.
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Scientists add special molecule to boost tandem solar cell efficiency to 32.76%
2-mercaptobenzothiazole exhibits dual-mode binding with perovskite organic cations that helps modulate crystallization dynamics during the manufacturing process.
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Next-gen nuclear reactor clears key hurdle to resurrect former coal-fired power plant
This progress signals a major shift toward replacing aging fossil-fuel infrastructure with small modular reactors.
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Germany to turn 220,000 tons of discarded window glass into new panes each year
The tests use light and stress to assess glass durability.
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Bill Gates-backed nuclear project cuts design time from 18 months to 8 weeks
TerraPower and its partners are positioning advanced nuclear energy as a fast-tracked solution for the world’s soaring power demands.
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New memory chip can survive extreme heat for future Venus, deep drilling missions
The extreme heat-resistant memory could transform space and energy electronics.
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World’s first solid-state battery-powered electric motorcycle production begins
The TS Pro features Donut Lab’s solid-state battery: 217-mile standard or 373-mile long-range with ultra-fast charging.
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World’s first see-through sensor uses quantum ink to tell a tap from a hard push
The new sensing film can be laminated under displays without redesigning existing interface architectures.
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Low-cost fabric panels warm buildings, slash heating energy use up to 23%
New fabric panels act like sweaters for buildings, boosting warmth and reducing heating energy use significantly.
2 days ago
Poland files permit for first nuclear plant with three US reactors, aims 2036 launch
Backed by US tech, Poland’s nuclear push advances with a permit application covering safety, design, and construction plans.
2 days ago
Quantum advance cuts qubit needs from 1000 to 5, brings practical computing closer
Caltech researchers reduce qubit needs, speeding up path to fault-tolerant quantum computers
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Meta expands Ray-Ban AI glasses for prescription users, adds nutrition tracking
New Meta smart glasses target prescription users with improved comfort, updated frames, and AI tools, including WhatsApp summaries.
2 days ago
Why airplanes stay safe even during violent airflow changes
An aircraft can drop a few dozen feet in turbulence without affecting safety.
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Korean robot system measures electromagnetic waves with hair-thin precision
6-DOF robotics enable precise motion and scanning up to 750 GHz, with 10 μm alignment accuracy for reliable high-frequency measurements.
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Alkaline steel and cement wastewater could trap 30 million tons of CO2 yearly
The solution uses waste streams already discharged into rivers.
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