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Europe’s Galileo satellite navigation system can now not only receive, relay, and locate distress beacon signals, it can also respond to the SOS, sending back reassurances to those awaiting rescue in as little as 30 minutes. Continue reading ESA’s Galileo satnav system can now reply to SOS signals
Rolls-Royce has announced that it plans to build, install, and operate up to 15 mini-nuclear reactors in Britain that can be mass-produced in factories and assembled on site, with the first set to go online in nine years. Continue reading Rolls-Royce plans to build up to 15 mini nuclear reactors in Britain
As part of an effort to make firefighting safer and more effective, Elbit Systems has demonstrated a new high-altitude, high-precision aerial firefighting system that allows aircraft to drop fire suppressants from much higher altitudes. Continue reading High-altitude drop system allows night aerial firefighting
The British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) polar research vessel RSS Sir David Attenborough came a step closer to going into service this week as its power systems came online for the first time and its advanced lifeboats were commissioned. Continue reading Polar research ship RSS David Attenborough fires up for the first time
Often the campers that leave the biggest impressions are the smallest vehicles of the pack. This year’s CMT show had an intriguing collection of mini-campervans, tiny trailers, and conversion kits for smaller vehicles. Continue reading Gallery: The cutest mini camper vans and micro trailers of CMT 2020
Although augmented reality (AR) glasses are potentially very useful, they can also be awkward to wear and kind of funny-looking. California-based startup Mojo Vision is developing a sleeker, less-dorky alternative, in the form of an AR contact lens. Continue reading Augmented-reality contact lens is making its way toward production
Although snake venom generally has a nasty effect on people, it’s also used in the production of antivenoms and other medications. It could soon be much easier to acquire, as scientists have grown mini venom-producing glands in the lab. Continue reading Lab-grown snake organs produce actual venom
Fujifilm has announced the successor to 2018’s retro-stylish X-T100 mirrorless camera. The X-T200 weighs less than its predecessor, has a noticeable grip for improved comfort in the hand, can record 4K video at 30 fps and is faster in a shootout. Continue reading Fujifilm makes latest X Series mirrorless camera faster and lighter
Every year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists updates the status of its Doomsday Clock. The closer to midnight that the minute hand moves, the bigger the threat of catastrophe. And the 2020 clock is the most dire warning to date. Continue reading Doomsday Clock creeps ever closer to midnight
We recently reported on a planned timber skyscraper in Rotterdam and now another impressive sustainable project is coming to the city too. Due to begin construction soon, Floating Office Rotterdam is a green-roofed solar-powered office-on-the-water. Continue reading Floating sustainable office planned for Rotterdam