Worldwide, solar energy technology is growing day by day, becoming both cheaper and more efficient. With record-setting solar farms, it is the cheapest source of energy in many countries. When we think of solar panels, a picture of bulky units of solar panels installed on rooftops comes to mind. However, with this mind-blowing invention by […]
Read MoreRichard Browning, who is the founder and chief test pilot of Gravity Industries for its body-controlled jet engine power suit, has set a new world record. The British Inventor and entrepreneur hit a speed of 32.02mph (51.53 km/h) on his third and final attempt over a lake in Reading, England, good for the fastest speed […]
Read MoreScientists have discovered a powerful weapon in the fight against global warming. The world’s first negative emissions power plant has opened in Iceland. With the vital issue of global warming in mind, Iceland has gone beyond zero by developing a power plant that actually removes CO2 from the atmosphere. World’s first power plant that eliminates more CO2 than it produces Researchers at the Swiss […]
Read MoreAs a society, we sometimes take flying for granted as it has become such a normal and routine activity for many people. However, every now and then the wonders of commercial aviation have their moment in the spotlight, as evidenced by a recent viral video a pilot shared of his descent into Queenstown, New Zealand. […]
Read MoreFord has a new secret weapon, called the Robutt, aptly named as it is essentially a robotic butt for testing the company’s car seats. In the video below, the carmaker says the Robutt lies across the seat, equipped with a pressure sensitive map in order to gather data from the driver to adjust to perfect […]
Read MorePuerto Rico is still suffering from the devastation that occurred as a result of Hurricane Maria. Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is doing his part in working to rebuild the country’s power grid, starting with Puerto Rico’s Hospital del Niño. Yesterday, Tesla tweeted out some of the progress the company has made utilizing its Powerwall batteries, […]
Read MoreRenault and a group of students from the Central Saint Martins art and design college in London have teamed up to create the “Car of the Future.” The French car manufacturer recently held a contest for designing a futuristic car that focused on the company’s points for its future fleet: electric power, autonomous driving, and […]
Read MoreDrones have no doubt opened a world of possibilities for carrying out some amazing and useful tasks. These versatile, pilotless flying machines have proved their usefulness in areas such as aerial photography, surveillance, and law enforcement. And their potential for the future is nearly limitless. But the proliferation of the technology also poses a series […]
Read MoreIn collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Aviation Authority, FEMA, and other cellular spectrum and aviation authorities, Alphabet’s Project Loon has officially deployed its LTE balloons to Puerto Rico. The ultimate goal is to help bring connectivity to areas of the island still experiencing the effects of Hurricane Maria. AT&T, Loon’s official partner […]
Read MoreWorld View, out of Arizona, recently completed the longest test flight of its high-altitude balloon, after it was able to successfully stay airborne for five days. Called the stratollite, the ballon aims to carry Earth-observing instruments to the upper edges of the atmosphere and will eventually fly for months at a time. Each stratollite balloon […]
Read MorePrivate spaceflight company Stratolaunch Systems brought the world’s largest airplane (by wingspan) out of its hangar for the first time recently. Called the Stratolaunch, the massive aircraft successfully tested out all six of its Pratt and Whitney turbofan engines, each weighing 8,940 lbs. (4,000 kg), at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California. Here are some […]
Read MoreNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is no stranger to launch delays. The latest sees it moved from the previously planned launch of October 2018 to Spring of 2019, sometime between March and June of 2019. According to NASA, this delay stems from component integration and testing taking longer than expected. Eric Smith, program director for the […]
Read MoreAston Martin has collaborated with Triton Submarines to create a truly one-of-a-kind submersible. The luxury carmaker says that the partnership “has shaped a unique concept that will lead to an exclusive, strictly-limited edition vehicle.” At the moment, the sub is merely a concept, however it will eventually be able dive down to depths of approximately […]
Read MoreThe International Trade Commission has determined that American companies are being negatively affected by importing cheap solar panels from overseas. It remains to be seen what the ruling means for the future of America’s $29 billion solar industry, which has taken off in recent years, but many in the space fear solar energy becoming more […]
Read MoreBollinger Motors has garnered a lot of attention ever since announcing it would be building an all-electric utility vehicle with a range upwards of 200 miles. However, everyone has been relatively in the dark since the initial announcement, leading some to become skeptical in regards to how the all-electric, half truck half jeep was coming […]
Read MoreNASA’s Cassini spacecraft was in service for 20 years, 13 of which it spent orbiting the Saturn system. After successfully completing its two missions, the spacecraft was recently retired by being sent to its demise by way of diving into Saturn’s atmosphere and tearing apart. Cassini’s legacy will certainly live on as it gave us […]
Read MoreIn the world of automotive design, carbon fiber has played a major role in reducing vehicle weight. Wheels using carbon fiber in their construction have been around for a while, but until now these wheels were made with carbon-reinforced resin. German automaker Porsche claims to be the first to produce ultra-light wheels made with braided carbon fiber. A […]
Read MoreTesla has announced that it plans to address one of its major issues, which is creating more convenient Supercharger stations in bustling cities. In order to do this, Tesla aims to develop smaller Supercharger stations, which it will initially roll out in Boston and Chicago. It is worth noting that because the city Superchargers will […]
Read MoreThree crew members recently departed the International Space Station, and as a result three new astronauts are being sent up to take their place. Six hours after launch, NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Joe Acaba, along with Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, will reach the ISS which will be their home for the next five […]
Read MoreBritish automaker Jaguar Land Rover has become the latest company to bet on the future of electric vehicles. In fact, the company recently announced that all of its new cars will come equipped with an electric powertrain beginning in 2020. The announcement from the automaker, owned by India’s Tata Motors, comes shortly after Volvo and […]
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