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Technology

Packaging-free design enables microbattery to store four times the energy

It weighs the same as two grains of rice but has the energy density of a much larger, heavier battery.

Lockheed Martin’s LINUSS small CubeSats can upgrade satellites in orbit

Newest CubeSats, demonstrating in-orbit satellite upgrade and servicing capabilities, are ready for 2021 launch.

New low-cost technique to print electronic circuits on irregular surfaces

The new method can print biodegradable electronics on a variety of complex geometries.

Long-life lithium-sulfur battery for EVs uses a novel sponge to avoid failure

The resulting battery had a longer lifespan, shorter charging time, and longer life between charges.

AFRL’s drone swarm killer THOR will welcome new drone hammer

New microwave weapon system will defend against ever-increasing drone threats.

MIT’s vapor-collection tech captures pure water for reuse in power plants

The system could eliminate a significant amount of water used by the plants and then lost to the sky.

Caltech’s Space-based Solar Power Project could provide Earth with limitless energy

The project is aiming to setup solar panels in space; and beam the energy to Earth.

Student invented a self-activated fire extinguisher to protect homes from fire

The heat-activated fire suppression device will help snuff out fires before they consume your home.

Nova Innovation receives funding to scale up tidal turbine production

The mass production of tidal energy devices across the world could be one step closer after the firm seals funding.

Suns River Still uses sunlight to pull pure water from seawater

The technology uses 100% solar energy, feeds seawater, produces distilled water for home, farm use.

U.S. Navy is developing a solar-powered plane that can fly for 90 days straight

To stay airborne for so long, the pilotless craft would have 2,900sq ft of solar cells on its wings.

Boeing demonstrates manned-unmanned teaming with MQ-25 refueling drone

Manned-unmanned teaming is a key capability identified in the Navy's new Unmanned Campaign Framework.

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