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NASA offers $45M to solve risks of human lunar landing system

NASA is asking U.S. companies to hone HLS concepts and safety measures.

New Israeli camouflage tech makes soldiers virtually invisible

The net is waterproof and can provide military personnel with a shelter that can stand like a small tent.

Edinburgh Airport to build first-ever Scottish solar farm at an airport

The mega solar farm will provide 26% of the airport's energy needs.

UK to develop smarter missiles that will communicate with each other

UK Ministry of Defence invests £3.5 million to develop innovative missile systems.

Virgin Galactic announces first fully crewed rocket-powered spaceflight

Richard Branson's spacecraft company is all set to carry first passengers into space this month.

Novel face mask can help diagnose COVID-19 within 90 minutes

Wearable biosensors enable rapid, accurate detection of viruses, other pathogens, and toxins.

Energica develops a lighter, more efficient electric motor for motorcycles

The entire Energica range of electric motorcycles to get significant upgrades in power and efficiency.

New method turns biodegradable plastics into foam to combat pollution

Researchers develop a method to reuse previously non-recyclable plastic.

Russian cargo ship Progress MS-17 successfully launches to space station

The vehicle carries up to 2,439 kg of cargo, including food, fuel, and supplies to the orbiting lab.

New AI allows wind turbines and farms to extract power more efficiently

It has the potential to greatly improve wind farm efficiency, further incentivizing renewable energy adoption.

World’s longest nuclear submarine Belgorod begins its first sea trials

The submarine is to be handed over to the ordering party in late 2021.

Nanotech OLED electrode improves battery life by liberating 20% more light

A five-nanometer-thick layer of silver and copper outperforms conventional indium tin oxide without adding cost.

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