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Researchers create 2D nanomaterials with up to nine metals for extreme conditions

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Elon Musk promises new Hyperloop tunnel after speed record broken

TUM Hyperloop broke the old speed record of 284 mph

Deaf people could get 'almost perfect' quality hearing with cochlear implant which...

Deaf people could get 'almost perfect' quality hearing with cochlear implant which breaks sound signals down and rebuilds them, scientists say

CompuLab breaks out silent mini computer with a distinctly Minty flavor

Israel's CompuLab has updated its mini computer for lovers of the Linux operating system. Again collaborating with the Linux Mint team, the Mini 2 represents the fourth generation of its MintBox line of small form factor fanless computers for silent

Boeing VTOL air vehicle prototype makes first flight

Given how many groups are now developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, it shouldn't come as a surprise that aerospace giant Boeing has been working on some of its own. This Tuesday, one of the prototypes made its first fligh

This cozy apartment can be dropped onto existing buildings, and it only costs $11K

Aptly, it's called the Parasitic house.

The best camping gear for people who hate camping

These things will help make being in the great outdoors a bit more bearable.

Review: Langogo's Genesis translator takes a pocket-sized axe to the language barrier

The Langogo Genesis is a hand-held pocket translator, smaller than a smartphone, that uses noise-cancelling microphones to translate between more than 100 languages, while offering you a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot while you're traveling. We've been using one f

Dynamic, reprogrammable material goes hard under light and soft in the dark

Materials that change their properties in response to different environmental triggers promise all kinds of versatility for all kinds of applications, and an international team of scientists has just come up with a particularly inventive one.

Harvard study says an inch of silica aerogel could make patches of Mars liveable

Mars is a pretty inhospitable place, and NASA recently ruined the fun by showing that it's just not feasible to terraform the entire planet. But what about just certain parts of it?

Path to Million Qubit Quantum Computers Using Atoms and Lasers

Atom Computing is building quantum computers using individually controlled atoms.

Review: LaserCube, the world's smallest – and first – battery-powered RGB laser projector

Wicked Lasers' latest gadget is one of the most mesmerizing and compelling toys we've played with in a long, long time. It's also extremely dangerous, powerful enough to pop balloons, etch patterns on wood, and surely fry the odd retina if used incor

Brain implant restores partial vision to blind people

Medical experts hail 'paradigm shift' of implant that transmits video images directly to the visual cortex, bypassing the eye and optic nerve

Kanye West reportedly tried to sell SF investors on 'Star Wars'-inspired housing for homeles

Kanye West has a plan to solve California's housing crisis, and it involves borrowing from the lifestyles of the inhabitants of Tatooine.

Amazon Lays Out Satellite Constellation Service Goals, Deployment and Deorbit Plans to FCC

Amazon released more details on its plan to deploy 3,236 broadband satellites, telling U.S. telecom regulators the constellation can start service in limited areas with less than a fifth of the total constellation.

World's First 3D Printed Hearts And Functional Beating Hearts Grown From Stem Cells

More than 25 million people suffer heart failure each year. In the United States, approximately 2,500 of the 4,000 people in line for heart transplants actually receive them.

Tips for protecting your food supply when the grid goes down

(Natural News) As a prepper, it's important to know about proper food storage and how to gather the necessary supplies for your stockpile. But how do you prevent food spoilage if you experience a long-term power outage? (h/t to BeansBulletsBandage

Single thin lens able to focus the entire visible spectrum...

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has developed the first single lens that can focus the entire visible spectrum of light -- including white light -- in the same spot and in high resolution.

MIT study identifies dynamic drug duo that's surprisingly effective against cancer

A huge range of drugs are in development to help fight cancer, but sometimes they work better in pairs than alone.

Bacteria recruited to produce graphene on the cheap

Incredibly thin, flexible, strong and electrically conductive, graphene has the potential to revolutionize electronics and materials.

DROP TEST Virgin Galactic drops a space rocket from custom Boeing 747 over California...

in first successful 'launch' test...VIRGIN Galactic has successfully "launched" a rocket from a modified Boeing 747 airplane mid-flight.

EUV Chips Are Solved So 5 Nanometer Is Here in Months and 6 Years to 2 Nanometers

AMD has released the 7 nanometer 3900, 3950 and other Ryzen 3 processors. Samsung could be months from production of its 5-nanometer chips.

Virgin Orbit Just Dropped a Rocket From a Boeing 747

On Wednesday morning, a rather unusual plane could be seen flying high over Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.

Toyota is Now Testing New Prius That Uses Ultra-Thin Solar Panels to Charge Batteries On the Go

Toyota has begun testing a new Prius model that uses ultra-thin solar panels to eliminate the risk of a car running out of juice on the road.

SpaceX Orbital Starship is Getting Stacked in Texas

The orbital version of the SpaceX Starship is getting stacked in Texas.

Injectable, Expanding Foam Stops Internal Bleeding

Gel-e said the Life Foam treatment is an expanding, injectable foam designed to stop bleeding from abdominal wounds in trauma and battlefield situations.

SpaceX Starlink Service Starts January 2020

The New #Starlink Modem Device from #SpaceX and The Starlink Satellite Constellation Development Project are set for Pre-Order. Actual release date is due by 4th Quarter of 2019. Global satellite Service is due by January 2020.

3D Printing The Precariat - PiratesWithoutBorders Ship

Below are Wavefront .OBJ files suitable for 3D printing. The ship is broken into 5 sections to be printed separately, then manually assembled. I do not recommend printing the solar panels because their curved shape requires a lot of support material.

FreedomBox

FreedomBox is designed to be your own inexpensive server at home.

Short hops, clear air and the sweet spot for electric aircraft

With an electric plane capable of traveling 1,000 km (620 mi) on each charge, you'd be capable of hopping between some pretty exotic destinations.

REE re-invents the wheel, and plans a complete disruption of the auto industry

A Tel Aviv-based company is making a push to revolutionize the architecture of future automobiles. REE has developed a massively modular platform that squeezes the entire motor, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes and more into the wheel bay,

AI Trained on Old Scientific Papers Makes Discoveries Humans Missed

Scientists used machine learning to reveal new scientific knowledge hidden in old research papers.

Why Windows Shipping the Linux Kernel Changes Everything

Microsoft is changing. Once a closed, monolithic organization with open hostility towards open sourced software, they now appear to be embracing it.

Some uncommon ways to generate electricity for your homestead

(Natural News) If you're staying at a homestead or otherwise living off the grid, you probably already rely on solar power as your primary source of electricity. However, you might want to consider supplementing your supply with other alternative

New Virgin Galactic Chairman Chamath Palihapitiya says tourism spaceflights to begin within a year

Virgin Galactic is projected to become profitable on an annual basis by August 2021, new chairman Chamath Palihapitiya told CNBC on Tuesday.

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is set to be the first space-tourism company to go public

Virgin Galactic is set to be the first publicly-listed company with plans to send tourists to space.

In the age of deepfakes, could virtual actors put humans out of business?

In film and video games, we've already seen what's possible with 'digital humans'. Are we on the brink of the world's first totally virtual acting star?

Tesla Semi RV Render Imagines Amazing Electric Motorhome

An electric RV based on the Tesla semi with 500 miles of range would make an amazing motorhome.

China Claims To Have Slashed Lithium Production Costs

A technological breakthrough would give the country an edge in battery manufacturing

Episode 359 - The Secrets of Silicon Valley: What Big Tech Doesn't Want You to Know

Once a sleepy farming region, Silicon Valley is now the hub of a global industry that is transforming the economy, shaping our political discourse, and changing the very nature of our society. So what happened? How did this remarkable change take pla

Tutorial: How to use CashShuffle to Have Anonymous Bitcoin Cash Transactions by Roger Ver

CashShuffle allows you to make your Bitcoin Cash non-traceable. You can stay anonymous with this easy-to-use software. Roger Ver walks you through the steps of using CashShuffle.

Delete Facebook, but save your data with a phone or computer

Learn how to delete or deactivate your Facebook account and the steps to protect yourself before you do.

Plastic Electric Motor May Help EVs Reduce Weight

Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, it is also cheaper to build.

Rolls-Royce looks to smash speed record with the world's fastest electric airplane

A partnership led by Rolls-Royce is building an all-electric aircraft that may smash into the record books with a top speed of over 300 mph (480 km/h) – beating the previous record of 210 mph (338 km/h) set in 2017 by Siemens.

Swarm of drones spray-paints crowdsourced graffiti mural

As part of the Italian UFO-Urban Flying Opera project, people were initially asked to submit "their thoughts, hopes and ideas regarding what cities should look like."

Dutch Company Unveils the World's First Long-Range Solar Car -The 4-Passenger Lightyear One

The group from Eindhoven whose prototype car won the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge for three years, just introduced the world's first long-range solar car--the four-passenger all-electric vehicle called Lightyear One.

Researchers Teleport Information to Be Stored Within a Diamond

Researchers have successfully teleported quantum information securely within the confines of a diamond - and the study has big implications for quantum information technology, the future of how sensitive information is shared and stored.

VIDEO: Build a Cheap Backyard Brick Oven and Make Some Pizza In It (Recipe Included)

If you're like me, you're always looking for off-grid ways to cook. I found this great video that shows you how to easily make a brick over in your backyard for just a few dollars.

When CubeSats meet asteroid

ESA's Hera mission for planetary defence, being designed to survey the smallest asteroid ever explored, is really three spacecraft in one. The main mothership will carry two briefcase-sized CubeSats, which will touch down on the target body. A French

Affordable Housing: Meet Amazon's $18,000 "Lillevilla" House with Free Shipping

Amazon is out to make housing affordable. It will eventually succeed. Looking for an affordable home? Meet the Under $20,000 Home on Amazon.

Credit Card Sized Raspberry Pi 4 at $35-119 for Desktop Performance

The Raspberry Pi 4 offers ground-breaking increases in processor speed, multimedia performance, memory, and connectivity compared to the prior-generation boards, while retaining backwards compatibility and similar power consumption.
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