Hardware
The Blind Can See Again With An Implant The Size Of A Grain Of Salt
Posted in Hardware, Medicine, Science on 25th Nov, 2024
by Alexander Muller
“To my knowledge, this is the first time that restoration of the ability to fluently read has ever been definitively shown in blind patients.”
Accelerating Mars Missions: The Promise Of Nuclear Propulsion
Posted in Hardware, Science on 2nd Nov, 2024
by Alexander Muller
If successful, nuclear-powered rockets could open new possibilities for exploring and possibly colonizing Mars by reducing the travel time and exposure to space radiation, a significant hazard for astronauts on long-duration missions.
Bill Gates Breaks Ground On First Gen-IV Nuclear Plant In The US
Posted in Hardware, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
The idea is that the reactor generates power at a constant rate, which is the most efficient approach, and stores the energy as heat in the molten salt.
Solid-state Battery From US Cell Maker Hits New Milestone
Posted in Hardware, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
Factorial is ultimately aiming for vehicle ranges over 600 miles (966 km) per charge from a 90-kWh battery that drops around 30% in weight and size compared to a conventional lithium-ion pack. The FEST batteries are also designed to be produced using the same equipment used to produce lithium-ion batteries, with minimal changes.
Global Carbon Capture Capacity Quadruples As The Biggest Plant Yet Revs Up In Iceland
Posted in Featured, Hardware, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
The project is aiming to reach megaton scale, removing one million tons a year, by 2030 and gigaton-scale, a billion tons a year by 2050.