hardware

Copper oxide solar cells on top of regular silicon solar cells cold boost energy conversion up to 40% from 25%

Posted in Hardware on 30th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

Combine two different types of solar cells in order to utilize a greater portion of the sunlight.

SpaceX launch of private citizens on a lunar orbiting mission in 2018 will use new Falcon Heavy

Posted in Hardware on 29th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

Falcon Heavy is due to launch its first test flight this summer and will be the most powerful vehicle since Saturn V to reach orbit.

ExoMars: Mars Rover scientists to study Mawrth Vallis location option

Posted in Hardware on 29th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

Europe is going to investigate a second site on Mars as a possible destination to send its 2021 rover.

Chemical energy storage with water heating solar panels enables a conversion of more than 80 percent of the incoming sunlight

Posted in Science on 27th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

The stored energy can be transported and then released as heat whenever needed.

Tech world debate on robots and jobs heats up

Posted in Business on 27th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

Recent advances in artificial intelligence and robotics are heightening concerns about automation replacing a growing number of occupations.