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ESA prepares to light-up world's largest single-piece solid rocket

Posted in Science on 10th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

The P120C rocket motor will be used on the new-generation Ariane 6 launcher from 2020.

A voltage breakthrough with perovskite solar edges closer to commercialisation

Posted in Hardware on 5th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

A new technique has produced the highest performing inverted perovskite solar cell ever recorded.

Why Prototypes are Important for the Robotics Industry

Posted in Hardware on 4th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

Prototypes are suddenly easier and more affordable than ever with the introduction of things like 3D printing.

Plastic solves a problem with next-gen solar cells

Posted in Science on 3rd Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

Polymer plastic solar cells can be more efficient and have more stability, according to new research.

China aims to outstrip NASA with super-powerful rocket

Posted in Science on 2nd Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

China is working on a super-powerful rocket that would be capable of delivering heavier payloads into low orbit than NASA.