hardware

NASA Gives ICON $57 Million To Build A 3D Printer For Structures On The Moon

Posted in Business, Hardware, Science on 18th Dec, 2022
by Alex Muller

The contract runs through 2028 and includes a demonstration on the moon's surface in 2026.

A radical project: video game design meets cancer research

Posted in Games, Hardware, Medicine, Science, Software on 12th Dec, 2022
by Alex Muller

The worlds of cancer research and virtual reality (VR) have collided. The result is unlike anything that has ever been seen in either field. Incredibly, the same techniques that make video games so popular are now advancing our understanding of cancer.

The Tech That Will Push VR To The Limits Of The Human Eye

Posted in Hardware, Science, Software on 30th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller

It's important to remember that there are a host of issues other than just better displays that will need to be solved if VR is to become widely commercialized.

US and Canada Nuclear Regulators Complete Technical Review of Molten Salt Reactor

Posted in Hardware, Science on 25th Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller

Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR is a 4th generation reactor that uses molten salt as both fuel and coolant, with integrated components, that can supply heat directly to industrial facilities or use it to generate electrical power.

NASA Successfully Fuels Artemis 1 Moon Rocket

Posted in Hardware, Science on 25th Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller

When the rocket finally blasts off, it will be a key step to bring astronauts back to the moon, potentially reigniting a new chapter in lunar exploration.