Hardware
It Will Take Only A Single SpaceX Starship To Launch A Space Station
Posted in Hardware, Science on 26th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Spaceflight is much cheaper these days thanks to SpaceX driving down launch costs, and the ability to launch pre-assembled space stations could further slash the overall bill.
Nanoscale Spikes 96% Effective At Impaling And Destroying Common Virus
Posted in Hardware, Science on 1st Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed a silicon surface covered in nanosized spikes that is 96% effective in impaling and destroying a common virus responsible for causing respiratory illnesses, particularly in infants and young children.
Japan's SLIM Moon Probe Landed On Its Nose
Posted in Hardware, Science on 31st Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
The good news is that the mission is continuing and JAXA hopes that the lander will be able to charge its battery as the 14-day lunar day progresses enough for sunlight to fall on the panel.
NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Set A New Flight Distance Record On Mars
Posted in Hardware, Science on 29th Dec, 2023
by Alex Muller
Although intended to only last 5 trips, Ingenuity just completed its 69th trip above the Martian surface.
A New Brain-Like Supercomputer Aims To Match The Scale Of The Human Brain
Posted in Hardware, Science, Software on 29th Dec, 2023
by Alex Muller
Because the computations performed by individual neurons and synapses are very simple compared with traditional computers, the energy consumption is orders of magnitude smaller.