Emerging Tech
Scientists have shown stingray-inspired spacecraft that can fly to Venus
The spacecraft would circumnavigate Venus every four to six days, with solar panels charging every two to three days on the side of planet illuminated by the sun.
Transportation
The Bloodhound LSR reached a new top speed of 1,010 km/h
Bloodhound LSR hits a new top speed: 628 mph (1,010 km/h), reaching maximum velocity as she passed the 5 mile (8km)mark in just 50 seconds.
Emerging Tech
Japan launches new, lithium-ion battery-powered ‘Toryu’ submarine
It is the second Soryu-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) equipped with lithium-ion batteries.
Transportation
New two-wheeled Speedboard electric-skate can accelerate to 48 km/h
Speedboard electro-skate speeds up to 48 km / h, it is very manoeuvrable and rides on almost any terrain - from trampled earth to gravel.
Emerging Tech
Band-Aid-size wearable device to measure infants’ blood oxygen levels
Mobile, wearable device the size of a Band-Aid could allow babies to leave the hospital and be monitored from home.
Emerging Tech
Ready-to-install ‘crate’ powertrain can electrify any type of vehicle
A new compact 80kW 'crate' powertrain can be installed in a wide range of vehicle models: from quads to classic cars.
Emerging Tech
Panasonic BMIC tech measures electrochemical impedance on multi-cell stacked batteries
This technology contributes to the realization of a sustainable society by helping facilitate reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries.
Emerging Tech
Wikipedia co-founder launched a rival social network to Facebook and Twitter
No advertising, high privacy! WT: Social is a social-networking site and news sharing platform.