hardware

Solar powered smart windows break 11% efficiency; enough to generate more than 80% of US electricity

Posted in Hardware on 1st Dec, 2017
by Alex Muller

The solar cell is based on the favourite material perovskite.

SpaceXs Falcon Heavy Launch Has Been Delayed Once Again

Posted in Science on 30th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

SpaceX has pushed back the maiden launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket once again. Initially scheduled for December 2017, it's now set to take place in January 2018.

RemoveDebris: Space junk mission prepares for launch

Posted in Science on 29th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

A mission that will test different methods to clean up space junk is getting ready for launch.

Solar panel prices plunge by a shocking 26 percent in one year

Posted in Science on 29th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

Wind power keeps getting cheaper, too.

VR headsets pass 1 million shipments for the first time in a single quarter

Posted in Games on 28th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

While the debate about whether virtual reality is hype rages on, the nascent industry can boast of having crossed an important milestone.