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World's 1st nuclear-diamond battery of its kind could power devices for 1000s of years
The world's first nuclear-diamond battery uses carbon-14 to power devices for more than 10,000 years.
Stealth destroyer 1st to carry hypersonic missiles that travel 5 times the speed of sound — with testing imminent
The Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers will mounted with experimental hypersonic weapon systems, but what makes this technology so lethal?
Who invented the car? The history of the automobile
Reference Discover the complex history of the automobile, from early self-propelled vehicles to Karl Benz's invention of the first modern car, and explore the key innovators who shaped the cars we drive today.
Chinese scientists claim they have built a Death Star-inspired beam weapon
Chinese scientists claim they have made a converging energy beam weapon — but did they really, or have they been watching too much Star Wars?
Supersonic passenger planes 1 step closer to return after successful Boom XB-1 test flight nears sound barrier
The demonstrator craft is an important proof-of-concept for the return of supersonic commercial operations.
'It invites us to reconsider our notion of shadow': Laser beams can actually cast their own shadows, scientists discover
After discussing the quirks in 3D modeling software, where a laser beam is treated as a solid object that can cast a shadow, scientists decided to experiment in real life — and found that laser beams can indeed cast a shadow under the right conditions.
How did the Concorde fly so fast?
The Concorde was the fastest commercial plane ever flown, but its speed came with a hefty price tag.
New 'wastewater' jet fuel could cut airplane emissions by 70%
Scientists have discovered how to convert wastewater into biofuel to cut plane emissions by 70% — creating a new sustainable version of aviation fuel using biomass and agricultural waste.
