hardware

China developing rocket for manned missions to the moon

Posted in Hardware on 10th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

China is developing an advanced new rocket, expected to be able to be operable both in the lower orbit of Earth, as well as capable of landing humans on the moon.

A Retinal implant could add years to your eyesight

Posted in Medicine on 10th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

It may be possible to fight retinal degeneration in an unintrusive way.

Solar industry facing devastating 800% tax increase

Posted in Business on 9th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

Some businesses and schools that generate electricity from rooftop solar panels will have to pay rates for the first time, while others will face a massive tax rise.

Human brain scanning used to correct robot mistakes

Posted in Hardware on 9th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

A new system from CSAIL uses EEG brain signals to detect if a person notices robots making a mistake.

Solar power growth leaps by 50% worldwide thanks to US and China

Posted in Business on 8th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

The amount of solar power added worldwide soared by some 50% last year because of a sun rush in the US and China, new figures show.