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Results 1 to 3041,000-year-old evidence of first fire use in Tasmania unveils ancient human practices
2024-11-15, 21:06Over 41,000 years ago, some of the first humans to arrive in Tasmania used fire to shape and manage the landscape—2,000 years earlier than previously estimated. Researchers from the UK and Australia analyzed ancient mud containing charcoal and pollen to uncover how Aboriginal Tasmanians transformed...
Empower your brand with Lucihub’s smart video solutions
2024-11-15, 21:06In our latest Lexicon episode, we sat down with Amer Tadayon, the founder of Lucihub. In our talk, Tadayon shared the journey behind Lucihub and how it’s transforming how brands and creators produce video content. Also, check out our subscription plans to discover Interesting Engineering’s...
Sweeteners decoded: Are sugar alternatives the answer to healthier diets?
2024-11-15, 19:54Sugar plays a central role in our diets, but its excessive consumption has triggered health concerns worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that sugar make up five to ten percent of daily energy intake. This includes both added and natural sugars, which translates to about five...
Moon’s oldest crater on its far side was volcanically active around 2.8 billion years ago
2024-11-15, 19:35Basalt samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission helped researchers for the first time to precisely measure the age of volcanic eruptions on the far side of the Moon. After analyzing the sample, researchers found that the Moon’s oldest and deepest crater on its far side was volcanically...
US to deploy world’s first alien-hunting system equipped with 2D, 3D radars
2024-11-15, 18:41Just two days after the US whistleblowers said Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs, are real and interacting with humans, the Pentagon has announced the full-time deployment of its new surveillance capabilities to monitor the UFOs. The Pentagon said in its fiscal 2024...
The evolution of anti-tank warfare: From aircraft bombs to precision drones
2024-11-15, 17:48On modern battlefields, tanks command a presence like no other. Their thick armor and heavy cannons epitomize ground warfare dominance. As they roll across diverse terrains, their formidable formations can breach defenses, decimate infantry, and strengthen broad offensives with unmatched...
Reach Power’s USAF contract yields wireless power relay node breakthrough
2024-11-15, 17:12A US-based company working on wireless power-at-a-distance technology, Reach Power, has unveiled its wireless power relay nodes. The company unveiled the technology while announcing that it has successfully completed a US Air Force Research Laboratory (ARFL) contract. This development could prove to...
Flatulence meets science: Australia’s fart tracking study explores gut health
2024-11-15, 17:12Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO, has launched an unusual and amusing citizen science project with a serious goal. The Chart Your Fart app invites Australians aged 14 and over to track their flatulence for three days. While it may sound like a joke, this project aims to improve our...
20 million years to become a star: Cosmic clock unlocks mystery of sun’s birth time
2024-11-15, 16:18The sun is believed to be 4.6 billion years old, but how long this glorious plasma ball exactly took to form is still unknown. A team of international researchers has found the answer to this question. They have measured the bound-state beta decay of thallium-205 (205Tl81+). This decay is sensitive...
Revolutionary AI tech detects EV battery fire before ignition with 94% accuracy
2024-11-15, 16:18Fire in lithium batteries poses a risk to innovative devices and electric cars. Multiple attempts have been made to prevent fires in such batteries. A new method offers a way to use sound to detect when lithium-ion batteries are about to catch fire. Researchers claimed that a chemical reaction...
Ceramic breakthrough leads to soft, flexible sensors for robotics, prosthetics
2024-11-15, 15:59You might not think of ceramics as the future of robotics, but this new development will make you think again. Ceramics are often used in the creation of delicate teacups and sturdy tiles. But ceramics are now being engineered to be soft, flexible, and even intelligent. Researchers at...
China’s new drone submarine boasts 3452-mile underwater range, can carry torpedoes
2024-11-15, 15:59China has unveiled the design of an unprecedented large uncrewed diesel-electric drone submarine. An online defense news outlet reports that the design is reconfigurable to perform various missions, including attacking enemy ships, mine-laying, supporting special operations, and serving as a...
‘Remarkable’ 2,000-year-old gladiator knife handle discovery shows Rome’s reach
2024-11-15, 15:23Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Roman-era knife handle shaped like a gladiator in the River Tyne near Corbridge Roman Town, located along Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England. Believed to be approximately 2,000 years old, the intricately crafted copper-alloy artifact is a testimony...
Ex-officials allege US reverse-engineered alien tech for ‘secretive arms race’
2024-11-15, 14:10Further expanding upon our coverage of the November 13 House subcommittee hearing, witnesses, including former Pentagon officials, claimed that the U.S. government had withheld extensive information on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs)—more commonly known as unidentified flying objects...
2 seconds to cut nuclear reactor risk: Breakthrough tech tracks hazards in a jiffy
2024-11-15, 13:53At a time of increasing demand for sustainable electricity across the world, scientists are focusing to develop small nuclear reactors. To make innovations safer, researchers have turned to a new technology powered by AI that can detect potential hazards in these reactors in seconds. Called smart...
SpaceX: How Elon Musk’s $200-billion space power builds on Starship stardom
2024-11-15, 13:35Elon Musk remains a polarizing figure globally, evoking strong opinions across social media and beyond. While some accuse him of interfering in the US election and others question the legality of his early career activities in America, criticisms also extend to claims that Tesla’s latest...
Engineers equip robots to fight wild sea waves, slashing offshore energy costs
2024-11-15, 13:16Autonomously working robots stationed on offshore platforms can predict waves and facilitate more efficient operation of energy-generating equipment. New computational tools developed by researchers at the University of Edinburgh could help these robots work even in turbulent seas, delivering safety...
Finland’s 100MW sand battery turns 2,000 tons of fireplace waste into power
2024-11-15, 12:05A hot new contender in the realm of energy storage is emerging. Finnish company Polar Night Energy is rapidly advancing the development of an industrial-scale Sand Battery. This sustainable energy storage solution is being constructed in Pornainen, southern Finland. This sand battery is a thermal...
Tablet-controlled robotic Black Hawk helicopters fight fire in thrilling tests
2024-11-15, 11:47A test showed an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter taking off, locating small fires, and precisely dropping water to suppress flames, showcasing advanced firefighting capabilities. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Rain, a leader in autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology,...
Scientists crack decades-old mystery of quantum spin liquid with magnetic breakthrough
2024-11-15, 10:35A team of researchers has made a major breakthrough in the field of quantum materials. “A new route to materials with complex ‘disordered’ magnetic properties at the quantum level has been produced for the first time,” said the research team from the University of Birmingham. “The material, based on...
US develops super robot mechanic for in-orbit satellite repair challenge
2024-11-15, 10:17A robotic mechanic may soon be up and functional to repair satellites in orbit. In a significant milestone, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) completed the development of a spaceflight-qualified robotics suite. NRL developed this Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS)...
Scientists turn blood into bone-repairing superpower to fight injuries, diseases
2024-11-15, 08:10Our bodies have an incredible ability to repair themselves, especially when the damage is small. Inspired by this natural healing process, researchers have unlocked the potential of blood to create transformative regenerative materials. The University of Nottingham team has harnessed the...
Hiker discovers 280-million-year-old fossils predating dinosaurs in Alps
2024-11-15, 07:34A chance discovery by a hiker in the Italian Alps has led scientists to the remains of an entire prehistoric ecosystem, previously hidden under layers of ice and snow. The find, believed to date back to the Permian period, has revealed an array of well-preserved footprints belonging to ancient...
Electro-biodiesel: Scientists make fuel from CO2 that’s 45x more efficient
2024-11-14, 23:44Vehicles powered by diesel contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making the journey toward decarbonization a tough road. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2022, diesel fuel accounted for approximately 25% of the total carbon dioxide emissions from...
UFOs are real, tracking military sites: US whistleblowers share alien encounters
2024-11-14, 20:26A US House committee held a hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs, on Wednesday in Washington, DC. The hearing, titled “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth,” has brought attention back to UFOs. It included testimony from...
From Clippy to Copilot: A petition to resurrect a Microsoft’s 90s icon
2024-11-14, 18:38“It looks like you’ve clicked on an article about ‘Clippy.’ Would you like to know more?” For a generation of Microsoft Office users, “Clippy’s” cheerful, if occasionally intrusive, pop-ups were an iconic part of using a Microsoft computer in the late...
Screw-powered robot for autonomous space mining may traverse uneven terrain of moon
2024-11-14, 18:20The harsh realities of extraterrestrial terrain have often hindered space agencies’ ambitions of exploring various celestial bodies in our solar system. From the Martian deserts to the lunar craters, the challenges are immense. Remember the NASA’s Spirit rover? A plucky explorer trapped in a...
‘World’s largest’ offshore solar project with 1 GW power now operational in China
2024-11-14, 18:01China has achieved a milestone in renewable energy with the connection of its first 1-gigawatt offshore photovoltaic (PV) project to the power grid. This development signals a significant advancement in solar technology and sets a precedent for the global expansion of offshore solar power. Situated...
Grounded in EVs, soaring in eVTOLs: China’s path to air mobility leadership
2024-11-14, 17:42Ni Tao is IE’s columnist, giving exclusive insight into China’s technology and engineering ecosystem. His Inside China column explores the issues that shape discussions and understanding about Chinese innovation, providing fresh perspectives not found elsewhere. The ongoing...
US gets wind tunnel to test hypersonic power at 10 times the speed of sound
2024-11-14, 17:24A new high-tech facility in the United States is expected to address issues in hypersonic research and testing. The Mach 10 quiet wind tunnel of University of Notre Dame can simulate hypersonic flight at higher speeds and benefit scientists working in this field. The U.S. Navy has funded the...
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