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Lithium-carbon dioxide batteries are attractive energy storage systems because they have a specific energy density that is more than seven times greater than commonly used lithium-ion batteries.

Google will likely announce quantum speedup and quantum supremacy has been proven using the random circuit selection problem. It is pretty clear that physics allows quantum speedup.

P3Tek presented the results of a 10-month study of the ThorCon thorium/uranium-fueled molten salt reactor (MSR) power plant.

Rain and massive crosswinds were no match for the sheer power of the Genovation GXE.

American scientists have developed a new 'brain-computer interface strip'

An inexpensive thermoelectric device harnesses the cold of space without active heat input, generating electricity that powers an LED at night, researchers report September 12 in the journal Joule.

China's MMC UAV launched a new hydrogen-powered vertical take-off and landing drone – or hydrone - at InterGEO 2019 in Germany last week, that has a flight time of up to 15 hours.

NONE of these smiling faces are real! Artists create more than 100,000 computer-generated portraits that look creepily lifelike

Last week, Mark Zuckerberg visited Capitol Hill to try and 'win friends' in Congress. It was his first big trip back to Washington since the contentious House and Senate hearings last year, where the Facebook chief was accused of sometimes treating l

A new leasing program is putting dozens of robots to work in the real world

The system will go online in October.

Imagine you're a parent locked in a custody dispute, and a video emerges of you abusing your child; or that you're a police officer, and you're seen on video brutalizing a suspect; or that you're a teacher "caught" on video beating a youn

Manipulated images and videos that appear "perfectly real" will be accessible to everyday people in "half-a-year to a year," deepfake pioneer Hao Li said on CNBC on Friday.

Researchers at the University of Buffalo (UB), funded by the Army Research Office (ARO), have developed a new plastic that could be used for advanced body armor, combat helmets, ballistic plates, and or even armor for vehicles.

Dr. Robert Zubrin presented his latest ideas on the Mars Direct plan -a plan to get human beings to the red planet within a decade.

Blue Origin has made major investments and upgrades to facilities at the Kennedy Space Center site 36. Blue Origin is clearly preparing for major New Glenn reusable rocket launches.

It's a futuristic concept, but it could actually drive pretty well in the field. Audi unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show rather unusual electric concept - the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. It's not too often we see all-terrain EVs (range limitations

Costa Rica has long been renowned for its commitment to protecting its natural environment, but one home nestled into 2.5 acres of a permaculture farm is really setting an example for green building. Located in the idyllic area of Diamante Valley, th

Did you even know Rivian had this sort of product in mind? Amazon was one of the first companies to bet on Rivian. It made a $700 million investment in the EV startup.

Researchers have developed a unique new material out of wood and spider silk--and since it outperforms most of today's synthetic and natural materials by providing high strength, stiffness, and increased toughness, scientists say it could one day

The spinal cord displays more capability than most people give it credit for. A new study reported that this structure directly controls complicated motor functions in the arm.

The new lunar space elevator study differs from previous proposal would be anchored on the moon and stretch 200,000 miles toward Earth until hitting the geostationary orbit height (about 22,236 miles above sea level).

Moltex Energy has raised 6 million british pounds (USD7.5 million) in funding through online investment platform Shadow Foundr.

IBM 53 Qubit Cloud Accessible Quantum Computer and Nextbigfuture Interviews Bob Sutor, VP – IBM Q Strategy

Independent Confirmation of Mizuno Cold Fusion Result Could Conclusively Prove the Reality of Excess Heat

Their goal is to reach 500 Wh/kg, with a potential for way more.

-as pioneering head device 'can REVERSE memory loss' using electromagnetic waves to break up clumps of toxic proteins, experts claim

ICON, the construction technologies company shifting the paradigm of homebuilding using robotics, software and advanced materials, partnered with Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), the Austin non-profit widely known for its compassionate service to the ar

Volkswagen seems to suggest the Crozz will be as cheap as a Tiguan.

Everyday Electronics...Swedish and Chinese scientists have developed a new kind of organic solar cell that has been optimized to convert ambient indoor light into electricity.

Back when we first looked at the WOF Iridium all-electric motorhome at the CMT show in January, it was all locked up and appeared incomplete inside.

'by helping damaged nerve cells regrow within six months'

Scientists have determined a new way to protect the hair follicle from chemotherapy in an effort to prevent hair loss as a result of cancer treatments.

It's a great time to love free and open software, free apps that don't try to exploit you for profit. For years, if you've wanted to use a free and libre operating system, such as Linux, then you've had to install them yourself.

Ass, gas or grass - no one rides for free. So said the once popular bumper sticker. Unless you drive an EV.

Futuristic 'flying' water taxis are trialled on the River Seine taking passengers on a scenic trip through Paris in long-awaited project

The Phoenix suburb's police department recently got a grant to buy a Zero motorcycle.

When skills and abilities can be bought rather than learned, it will be survival of the richest

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa plans to sell a 30% stake in his online fashion-retail company, Zozo, and he will get $2.3 billion.

A group of Swiss researchers have set out to find an answer to the problem of CO2 in the building and construction industry. After all, putting up new buildings ranks as one of the most polluting activities that humans partake in, according to Quartz

Researchers have developed an inexpensive new device that can generate electricity and power LED lights simply by harnessing the cold nighttime air.

The man behind Amazon's voice assistant believes we won't know the difference between human and AI

Mozilla has relaunched its Test Pilot program, and kicked things off with a new project codenamed Firefox Private Network. This is essentially a VPN designed to protect you and your information when you're browsing the web using Firefox.

Welcome to your new home, the B330

Per the report, the truck is going to be powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that will have a "crazy torque." What's more is that Musk said that the suspension will automatically adjust according to load, a big plus if the company ai

Chemotherapy remains a popular treatment for cancer patients, but that's mostly due to its profit potential and a lack of alternatives rather than its efficacy. In fact, as far as treatments go, it leaves a lot to be desired, ravaging patients'

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign used a salt-based propellant that had already been proven successful in combustion engines, and demonstrated its compatibility with electrospray thrusters.

Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) announced its nine-disk mechanical platform, which includes energy-assisted recording technology and maintains the company's areal density leadership while delivering the highest capacity available.

Tokamak Energy Has 24.4 Tesla High Temperature Superconducting Magnets Which Are Key to Nuclear Fusion Plans